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Solar industry in Germany shows double-digit growth for the sixth year in a row

The annual report of the PVPS photovoltaic programme shows that the German photovoltaic sector continues to develop positively.

The photo shows a busy traffic intersection in a city.

Turbomachines

Microturbine becomes hydrogen-capable

Euro-K is working with TU Berlin to develop a burner that can be installed in commercially available turbines and run on 100 percent hydrogen.

Photovoltaics

Sun Day: 240 gigawatts of newly installed photovoltaic capacity worldwide in 2022

In 2022, the photovoltaic sector again recorded significant growth. Globally installed photovoltaic capacity currently hits around 1.2 terawatts.

Test stand for coordinated clocking at the Institute for Electrical Power Engineering at the University of Rostock.

Wind energy

Higher power through coordinated switching of several converters

The WindUmEta project partners have optimised the converters connected upstream of the power grid so they receive more electricity from wind turbines.

The photo shows the brick-red photovoltaic system on the roof of a gymnasium in Eppingen, which was developed as part of the PVHide research project.

Photovoltaik

Photovoltaic modules turn red

In the PVHide research project, a team of scientists has developed a brick-red photovoltaic system.

Symbol photo: Engineer checks the operation of a solar system.

Photovoltaics

New offer of information for people interested in photovoltaics

Anyone who would like to find out about current developments in photovoltaics can now take advantage of an offer from the International Energy Agency.