News from applied energy research

Geothermal energy

Successful field test of the hot dry rock method

The research team of the joint project ZoKrateS makes the energy of hot rock layers accessible through hydraulic stimulation.

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International Expertise for Wuppertal

Solar Decathlon Europe 21/22: Jury Announced

16 renowned experts from science and practice evaluate seven out of ten disciplines of theHigher Education Competition for Sustainable Urban Building.

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Wind energy

Floating offshore wind turbine in a field test

Teams of scientists from France and Germany are analysing measurement data from a floating wind turbine in a joint research project.

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Climate-Smart Behaviour during the Pandemic

These Ventilation Concepts Reduce Aerosols and Save Energy

First interim results: A research team is investigating how higher indoor air hygiene in buildings can be achieved in the most energy-efficient way.

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Unique in Europe

A Climate-Neutral Container Terminal Is Being Built in the Port of Duisburg

On a former coal island in the inland port of Duisburg, hydrogen-based energy is to be generated and stored in the future, among other things.

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Bioenergy

Generating power with biogenic waste

How can bio-waste be used for energy on site? Researchers developed a mini combined heat and power generation concept with a Stirling engine.

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Wind energy

Repowering for offshore wind turbines

Scientists want to expand offshore repowering and use existing foundations for this purpose.

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Thermal power plants

New material for sustainable turbine construction

The aim of the research work in the Pro-FeAl project is to produce both large-volume castings and components for turbines from iron aluminide.

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Photovoltaics

E-truck runs on solar energy from its own vehicle roof

A team of scientists is researching on-board charging of electric vehicles and has demonstrated an electric truck with fully integrated photovoltaics.

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