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News from applied energy research

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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Thermal power plants

Operating 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.

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Solar thermal power plants

Researchers 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.

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Wind energy

Components for offshore wind turbines from the 3D printer

A team of scientists is developing the world's largest 3D printer for offshore wind turbines.

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Bioenergy

System-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.

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Tests in the storage lab

Making Pit Thermal Energy Storage More Efficient

How can we store surplus thermal energy in the summer and then use it in the winter?

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Experiencing innovations in energy

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

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