Fully automated roll-to-roll laser transfer and firing system at Fraunhofer ISE.
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Photovoltaics
New laser contacting process for the production of solar cell contacts

The laser transfer and firing process was implemented for the first time on a fully automated system ...

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DLR research facility TESIS
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Solar thermal power plants
New CSP-ERANET project launched

International research partnerships are working on increasing the efficiency of solar thermal power plants and reducing costs at the same time.

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On display is a large metal boiler with indicators and metal pipes leading to and from it.
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Thermal power plants
Plant converts carbon dioxide into fuel

The carbon dioxide comes from the flue gas of a power plant. The conversion is being demonstrated under industrial conditions for the first time. 

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Funding
BMWi launches funding call for hydrogen technology offensive

Hydrogen plays a key role in the transformation of the energy system. The BMWi is now funding research in this field.

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Funding
New call for funding for CO2 capture and utilisation in the primary industry

The BMWi supports research projects that further develop CO2 capture methods and CO2 utilisation. 

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Funding
Research funding also during coronavirus crisis

Project funding by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi) continues even during the coronavirus crisis.

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Wind turbines can provide instantaneous reserves and thus contribute to grid stability.
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Wind power
Wind turbines can stabilise the power grid

The research project "GridLoads" shows: Wind turbines are particularly suitable for supporting the power grid and providing instantaneous reserve.

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In the SeeOff project, the team of scientists from the University of Bremen is working together with partners from the wind power and waste management industry on cost-efficient and environmentally friendly dismantling strategies.
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Wind power
Offshore wind farms dismantling and recycling

Wind turbines at sea must be replaced or dismantled after about 20 to 25 years.

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CIGS modules on the facade of a Spar supermarket
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Photovoltaics
Projects starting in the current Joint Call of SOLAR-ERA.NET

Four research projects focusing on the practical application of photovoltaics are starting within the European network SOLAR-ERA.NET.

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