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Swiss Delegation at the SmartEST
About 15 delegation members from the Swiss Federal Office of Energy (SFOE), led by their director, Mr. Benoît Revaz, were visiting on September 6 the SmartEST Lab at Giefinggasse premises. [Translate [...] [Translate to English:] Eine Delegation von rund 15 Mitgliedern des Schweizerisches Bundesamtes für Energie (BFE), unter der Leitung des Direktors Benoît Revaz, besuchte am 6. September das SmartEST Labor. Head [...] the AIT-experts Friederich Kupzog and Werner Friedl on latest trends of the digitalisation of the energy system. Numerous options for a future co-operation were discussed. [Translate to English:] [Translate
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Christian Köfinger was awarded the DIN-Prize ‚The benefit of standardization’
most efficient technology to heat their water and reduce the energy consumption. This is the target of the EU-Directive No. 812/2013 „Energy labelling of water heaters, hot water storage tanks and packages [...] At the awarding ceremony in Berlin on November 6th, Christian Köfinger from AIT Energy received the DIN-price in the category „Benefit of Standardization“ by Mr. Christoph Winterhalter, managing director [...] of DIN. For heating the drinking water in private households in Europe on average 4 % of the total energy consumption is used. By the means of harmonized provisions on labelling and standard product information
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Austrian Green Planet Building Award for AIT
Innovation from Austria is looked for when it comes to energy efficient and sustainable building. The Sheikh Zayed Desert Learning Center, a museum and environmental research center has been recently [...] investment, die Arab Emirates have realized an outstanding example of exceptional design, function and energy efficient technology to provide sustainability and high user comfort under extreme climatic conditions [...] state of the art was demonstrated in the region, particularly in the areas of cooling, ventilation, energy supply and water efficiency. The visitor centre for Al Ain Zoo had been credited with the highest
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High energy savings through optimization of processes
annealing process requires relatively high energy use, this process needs to be optimized with respect to both conserving resources and saving on expensive energy costs," explains Gerfried Weiss, head of [...] To achieve their maximum performance, many products must undergo lengthy and energy-intensive heat treatment such as an annealing process. One of the ways of annealing these items is to use electrica [...] long enough, which has a negative effect on the material properties. If it is too long, time and energy are wasted. To optimize the annealing process, Plansee has launched the ThermoTec project together
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Best practice for a sustainable production
heat pumps is an essential building block for a future and efficient energy system“, explains Wolfgang Hribernik, Head of Center for Energy at the AIT Austrian Institute of Technology. New Heat Pump Technology [...] processes After evaluating the production processes, the energy sources used and the possible efficiency measures, the AIT Center for Energy drew up a decarbonisation concept for the Vienna site of the [...] operation and use of more efficient equipment enable reduction of CO2 emissions by 15% Optimizing energy consumption and the resulting reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from industrial production processes
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This was #NEFI2022
‘, Federal Ministry for Climate Protection, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology (BMK)), Markus Achleitner (Regional Minister for Economy and Energy, Province of Upper Austria), Wolfgang Hribernik [...] Hribernik (NEFI Network Coordinator) and Elvira Lutter (Programme Manager Climate and Energy Fund, Director of the Net-Zero Industries Mission by Mission Innovation). The Regional Ministers Barbara Eibinger-Miedl [...] Research, Province of Styria) and Ursula Lackner (Regional Minister for Environment, Climate Protection, Energy, Regional Development and Spatial Planning, Province of Styria) were part of the opening via short
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Halide Solid State Batteries for Electric Vehicles and Aircrafts
lithium-metal batteries (ASSLMBs) are attracting huge attention because of their high theoretical energy density and much-improved safety. In the development of this technology, a solid-state electrolyte [...] urgent need for action in these areas. Electric vehicles play a decisive role in this, as they use energy much more efficiently than conventional vehicles with combustion engines. However, sustainable e [...] applications. HELENA addresses the pressing need for the development of safe and innovative high-energy efficiency batteries with superior power density. These solid-state battery cells, known as 4b generation
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Industrial heat pumps for a climate-neutral European industry
enormous potential for energy efficiency and the reduction of CO2 emissions On 6 July 2021, Timur Gül, Head of the Energy Technology Policy Division of the International Energy Agency (IEA), opened the [...] increase energy efficiency by up to 80 per cent, reduce CO2 emissions by up to 80 per cent and also cause up to 20 per cent less productions costs. Wolfgang Hribernik, Head of Center for Energy at the AIT [...] Center for Energy, AIT Austrian Institute of Technology. As part of DryFiciency, three demonstration projects were carried out in the field of industrial drying, as drying processes are very energy-intensive
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Powerful DC laboratory at the AIT Center for Energy officially opened
innovations significantly,” explains Friederich Kupzog, Head of Competence Unit Electric Energy Systems at the Center for Energy, during the opening ceremony. Services of the DC-Lab The DC-Lab is a development [...] build the DC Lab: https://youtu.be/P3zERXfoTgg AIT CENTER FOR ENERGY More information about the laboratory infrastructure at the Center for Energy: https://www.ait.ac.at/loesungen/power-system-technologie [...] the areas of application for direct current technology are, for example, in the area of renewable energy systems such as photovoltaics in combination with storage or hydrogen, in on-board networks of electric
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Research für Climate-Friendly Aviation
systems to increasingly electric propulsion solutions. The goal is to increase energy efficiency and switch to renewable energy sources, thereby reducing the environmental impact of the next generation of [...] semi-solid state battery Energy storage systems that meet the demands of aeronautics play a central role in the electrification of aircraft. For example, batteries with high energy density are needed that [...] aircraft components which are built into the supporting structure while also serving as electrical energy storage devices. The aim is to support the sustainable electrification of aviation: Through the
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Energy-efficient heat treatment of casting alloys
the newspaper "Aluminium Praxis" about the modified energy-efficient T6 Heat Treatment after castings. Find out more about the energy-saving potential of a heat treatment and read the entire article
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AIT study shows savings potential of 40% of CO2 emissions in steam generation at AGRANA Aschach/Donau
Based on the energy flow analyses and a rough concept, the experts of the AIT Center for Energy prepared a feasibility study for a more climate-friendly processing of maize for AGRANA's Upper Austrian [...] daily into high-quality starch products for downstream industries. This requires large amounts of energy for cleaning and processing, which are currently provided by fossil fuels such as natural gas. Since [...] heat sources existing at the site can be fed either directly or by means of heat pumps. Thus, the energy needs of a wide variety of processes can be met up to and including full supply via this hot water
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Smart Energy Systems Week Austria 2017: Call for Posters
demonstration projects on the topic “Smart Energy Systems” are cordially invited to exhibit their results in the form of a scientific poster at this year’s „Smart Energy Systems Week Austria“ to be organized [...] Invitation Scientific directions are given by Wolfgang Hribernik, Head of Business Unit Electric Energy Systems, who represents the AIT at the event. More informations: http://www.seswa.at/ [Translate
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AIT Energy Department organized a „Real-Time Simulation“ Workshop
Partner. The electric energy supply system is facing a fundamental systemic change, due to the large-scale integration of distributed energy production units, based on renewable energy resources. This requires [...] (C-HIL) Verfahren als innovative Lösungsansätze angewandt. Unter der Arbeitspaketleitung des AIT Energy Departments diskutierten zwanzig ForscherIn-nen namhafter europäischer Institutionen (EDF, KEMA, [...] (P-HIL) or Controller-Hardware-in-the-Loop (C-HIL) methods are used as an innovative approach. With AIT Energy as a WP leader twenty renowned researchers of important institutions (EDF, KEMA, TECNALIA, NTUA,
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AIT and KTH launch joint doctoral programme for new heat pump technology
Department of Energy Technology at KTH: “Digitalisation is more than ever playing an increasingly important role in the development of innovative solutions to challenges in the energy sector. Our PhD [...] exclusive access to leading experts and institutions in the field of heat pump technology, thermal energy systems and digitalisation. In collaboration with KTH as a renowned academic partner, we can fulfil [...] contribution to the future of building heating technologies.” Thomas Fleckl, Head of Sustainable Thermal Energy Systems at AIT: “The use of heat pumps to meet heating requirements in densely populated urban areas
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AIT Carries Out User Requirements Survey
protecting the environment and reducing monthly energy costs were valued highest. With respect to flexibility for shifting loads to off-peak times when energy is cheap, people were most open to shifting washing [...] individual potentials to save energy at the workplace or when visiting a public building, respectively. Participants were asked how they thought they could save more energy at the workplace, whether load [...] to save more energy in the workplace, how they thought local government had promoted environmental conservation, and whether there were possibilities for visitors to contribute towards energy savings. C
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International Solar Award for Austrian funding scheme ‘Large-scale solar thermal systems’
The funding scheme of the Austrian Climate and Energy Fund for Large-scale solar thermal systems won the SHC Solar Award of the International Energy Agency Solar Heating Programme (IEA SHC) in Abu Dhabi
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Working and living more sustainably in the Kremsmünster region
Thanks to a grant from the Climate and Energy Fund, a smart city project with total costs of around 1.11 million euros could be set up in Kremsmünster from July 2019. Since then, 14 project partners in [...] good-oriented, voluntary commitment be realised in everyday life? How can we minimise our global energy dependence and become crisis-proof locally? How can we anchor a future-oriented view in the Traun4tler [...] for citizens and the economy of Kremsmünster/Umland in the areas of circular economy, new working, energy communities and regional strategy," says project manager Doris Wilhelmer from the AIT Center for
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New Energy for Industry launches the new innovation lab NEFI+ for a climate-neutral industry
On 20th June 2024 the the innovation network “NEFI - New Energy for Industry” presented its new and unique innovation laboratory NEFI+, which will specifically drive technological development [...] industry as part of the RTI initiative “Transformation of Industry”. The innovation network NEFI-New Energy for Industry consists of the network partners AIT Austrian Institute of Technology, Montanu [...] investment and planning security for companies, both for innovative projects as part of the Climate and Energy Fund's RTI initiative for the transformation of industry, as well as specific implementation projects
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Tutorial Series for Smart Grid Security
challenge that requires multidisciplinary solutions and competences. Potential threats range from energy theft through electricity metering, attacks on individual components of the power grid, and coordinated [...] Technology is researching new technologies and solutions for the protection and failure safety of future energy sources. Read the full article here (german) [Translate to English:]