News from applied energy research

Teams of scientists are developing new semiconductors based on gallium nitride for the next generation of efficient photovoltaic inverters.

Raw material for the expansion of e-mobility: Teams of scientists are investigating how lithium can be extracted from thermal waters in Germany.

New powerful micro gas turbines with corrosion-resistant ceramic components enable turbine inlet temperatures of up to 1,400 degrees Celsius.

28.7 per cent efficiency is the new world record for a solar cell ready for series-production.

Researchers have developed a method with which silicon can be recovered from retired solar modules and recycled.

Teams of scientists are optimising the manufacturing process of monopiles, heavy steel pipes for offshore wind turbines, to reduce costs.

In the interview, Dr. -Ing. Jan de Boer talks about an international research project on "Integrated solutions for daylight and artificial light".

The TurboGrün project is conducting research on efficient gas turbines and turbomachinery powered by hydrogen or natural gas-hydrogen mixtures.

A new matrix shingle concept combines silicon solar cells and offers maximum yield on a small area.