News from applied energy research
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.
moreOperating innovative turbomachinery with hydrogen
In the InnoTurbinE project, a team of scientists is developing robust and efficient turbines that can also be operated with hydrogen.
moreResearchers develop the world's first pilot plant for solar fuel
Sunlight becomes fuel: In Jülich, the technology chain is mapped from capturing sunlight to synthetic fuel.
moreComponents for offshore wind turbines from the 3D printer
A team of scientists is developing the world's largest 3D printer for offshore wind turbines.
moreSystem-serving electricity generation with mini cogeneration plants
Operators can use the electricity production efficiently for internal consumption and operate their plants in a grid-friendly manner.
moreMaking Pit Thermal Energy Storage More Efficient
How can we store surplus thermal energy in the summer and then use it in the winter?
PtJ Creates District-Level European Energy Competition on Behalf of BMWi
Establishing net zero cities, collectively improving climate protection in Europe, and increasing building renovation rates
moreSilicone oil as a heat transfer medium for parabolic trough plants
The aim is to develop a solar collector for solar thermal power plants that is suitable for use with silicone-based heat transfer media.
moreTurbo-charged with sCO2 turbines
In the Carbosola research project, teams of scientists work on smaller turbomachinery that run on supercritical CO2.
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