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News from applied energy research

Wind energy

First wind energy test field in mountainous terrain worldwide approved

Here, researchers can optimise the plant engineering and control system of wind turbines for use in complex terrain.

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Building Energy Competition

Solar Decathlon Europe teams present their ideas

The European university competition for sustainable building and living in the city is entering the next round.

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Wind energy

Determining the impact of wind turbines on flight navigation systems

Researchers are developing a forecasting tool that calculates the impact of wind turbines on aviation navigation aids.

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Low temperature replaces coal infrastructure

Living Lab in Former Coal-Mining Region: TransUrban Launches in NRW

Many district heating networks in North Rhine-Westphalia run at high temperatures of approx. 100 °C or higher.

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Solar thermal power plants

Why international standards for solar power plant components are important

Smooth power plant operation requires binding guidelines for the construction of mirrors or receivers.

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Funding

Energy research makes patents possible and brings innovations to the market

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Wind energy

Measuring rotor blades from a distance

An innovative measurement concept will in future support the servicing of wind turbines. This will also help to further optimise the plant design.

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Photovoltaics

NexWafe plans gigawatt factory in Bitterfeld

With its alternative wafer manufacturing process, the company aims to enter into mass production of photovoltaics in 2022.

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Photovoltaics, Wind energy

Recycling of offshore plants and photovoltaic modules

Wind turbines and photovoltaic modules have a limited lifetime. A number of projects are looking at how the components can be recycled.

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