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Science Brunch Fundamental Research in Photovoltaics + Energy storage
photovoltaics and energy storage will be in the focus. Among these research projects „made in Austria“ which have been funded under the research programmes of the Austrian Climate and Energy Fund some are
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Friederich Kupzog receives Role Model Award of IEEE Austria
Friederich Kupzog ist Head of the Competence Unit Electric Energy Systems, Center for Energy and manages approx. 80 persons at the Center for Energy. IEEE is the biggest professional organisation worldwide
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Battery research project MAGNIFICO launched
(MIBs) are a promising chemistry to potentially achieve higher energy densities at lower cost than lithium-ion batteries for stationary energy storage applications. This is possible thanks to the natural [...] metal anode will be integrated into an environmentally sustainable 3 V Mg-ion battery for stationary energy storage applications using a high voltage, low-critical raw material MgMn2O4 cathode. Experimental [...] (application temperature) conditions. Phase stability and energetics, defect chemistry, defect formation energies, transport properties, etc. will be computed throughout the project. Dr. Martina Romio, battery
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Benoit Bletterie holds IEEE-PES Webinar
installed capacity of distributed energy resources (DER) has massively increased in the last 15 years. The general trend is expected to remain and the share of distributed energy resources will further grow [...] solutions on the basis of the work done in the EU project IGREENGrid. Registration: IEEE Power & Energy Society Technical Webinar Services: Contact: Benoit Bletterie
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AIT welcomes renowned battery researcher Professor Stefano Passerini as Senior Expert Advisor
fundamental understanding and development of materials for high-energy batteries and supercapacitors, aiming to create sustainable energy storage systems using environmentally friendly and readily available [...] will greatly enrich our research team and help us to make groundbreaking progress in the field of energy storage."
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PCIM Europe 2023
leading trade fair and conference for power electronics, intelligent drive technology, renewable energy and energy management, will be held live in Nuremberg again this year from 09 - 11 May 2023. The AIT -
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AIT Center for Energy: Whitepaper on industrial heat pumps
AIT Center for Energy has contributed to the Whitepaper on industrial heat pumps, which presents and outlines the status of the technology and steps needed to realize its decarbonization potential. Heat [...] Heat pumps are an energy efficient electrification technology which are able to replace a large share of fossil fueled industrial process heating. To accelerate the implementation and further development [...] ambitions to move towards a net-zero carbon economy by 2050, radical changes are needed to the current energy supply in the industry. Electrically driven heat pump technology has been proposed for supplying
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RUGGEDISED – Creating the Resilient City of the Future
Rotterdam, Glasgow and the Swedish Umeaͦ to low-energy areas with a high quality of life, based on innovative technologies. In this context, intelligent local energy systems, sustainable mobility concepts and [...] measures, we use methods especially developed for this purpose”, Hans-Martin Neumann from the AIT Energy Department explains. “After all, this huge project aims at the actual implementation of theoretical
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Digitalization as a driving factor: LKR coordinates new COMET project "ProMetHeus"
implemented. The challenges in metal processing are manifold and range from high energy prices coupled with highly energy-intensive processes to the availability of primary materials and a shortage of skilled [...] approval for the COMET project "ProMeTheus" (Production and processing of metals for high-performance, energy efficiency, environmental protection and sustainability), a comprehensive research project in the [...] in the metal and plastics processing industry. The use cases include innovative processes for the energy-saving deep drawing of titanium alloys, the reforming of in-house and end-of-life scrap (recycling
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Vienna Cyber Security Week 2018
need for such forums to engage the international energy community in raising the global awareness and promoting confidence building with regards to energy security and the cyber threat. The Vienna Cyber [...] organisations, including the International Telecommunications Union (ITU), the International Atomic Energy Authority (IAEA) and the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) for an international [...] invitation and came to Vienna to engage in international dialogue on cyber security issues related to the energy sector. A total of 90 expert presentations and discussion groups as well as a technology exhibition
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UITP Global Public Transport Summit 2023
latest innovations and products at Stand 7A184 in Hall 7. The increased integration of renewable energies, the decarbonization of industrial processes and production plants, as well as innovative technologies [...] solutions for resilient cities and urban resilience, are central research fields at the Center for Energy. The integrated consideration of mobility and the development of innovative mobility systems are
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Anita Graser and Sebastian Egger-Lampl win Future Zone Awards
last year due to the pandemic, the awards were handed over last night: With Anita Graser (Center for Energy) and Sebastian Egger-Lampl (Center for Technology Experience), AIT won twice. Together with [...] recommendations for effective protective measures. Anita Graser is a computer scientist at the Center for Energy and researches geoinformation systems that enable the analysis and visualisation of movement data
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SETPlan 2018
The European Strategic Energy Technology Plan (SET-Plan) aims to accelerate the development and deployment of low-carbon technologies. It seeks to improve new technologies and bring down costs by coordinating [...] across Europe by supporting the most impactful technologies in the EU's transformation to a low-carbon energy system. It promotes cooperation amongst EU countries, companies, research institutions, and the EU
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InSPIRing Flight: wing ice protection system soars through its Critical Design Review
Diese Maßnahme ist Teil der Clean Sky’s Energy Optimised Regional Aircraft initiative, und diese Lösung wird eines von sechs neuen Bordsystemen sein, die Energie, Lärm und Emissionen reduzieren werden. [...] safety standards while reducing energy costs, in line with Clean Sky’s mission to achieve carbon-neutral aviation by 2050. This initiative is part of Clean Sky’s Energy Optimised Regional Aircraft initiative [...] protection system installed on most planes is a safety feature that is necessary, but can also be energy-intensive. Wenn ein Flugzeug in großen Höhen und bei Temperaturen von bis zu -57°C fliegt, muss es
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Efficient and Affordable Zero Emission Logistics Through Electric Trucks
component level (e-drive or charging infrastructure) and at vehicle architecture level in terms of energy efficiency, costs, flexibility and environmental friendliness. To achieve its goals, NextETRUCK is [...] project aims to Develop concepts for regional medium-heavy freight transportation that enable an energy efficiency increase of at least 10% compared to the best current electric vehicles. Develop new [...] infrastructure to ensure full electrification in the operation of zero-emission vehicles and optimize energy efficiency. Prepare demonstrators for fast charging stations. Offer new business models to increase
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AIT presents transport and mobility research at Transport Research Arena 2022
successful with more than 2,000 participants, over 600 speakers and 60 exhibitors. The AIT Centers for Energy and Low-Emission Transport seized the opportunity of the largest European research and technology [...] mobility research with more than 16 presentations and posters. Works on the topics of electrical energy, resilient and safe transport infrastructure, urban and regional mobility, commercial transport and
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First Principal Scientist at AIT Mobility Department
to electrical energy storage in 2013, and since then she has headed up the battery research team in the AIT Mobility Department. Her many research specialties include electrochemical energy storage and
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AIT at the Photovoltaic Conference in Villach
discussing the role of photovoltaics in the overall energy system and the increasing relevance of photovoltaics as an essential building block of the energy transition. AIT PV experts held 4 presentations
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"SPARKS" - ensuring a safe future
To support the integration of renewable energy sources, the energy grid is being digitalized and transformed into the smart grid. New ICT systems are being introduced that enable the remote monitoring [...] these technologies are integrated solutions that can be used to detect cyber-attacks to renewable energy sources and automatically mitigate their effects. This integrated solution was developed by partners
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Electromobility: MEDUSA Ultra-fast charging for heavy duty vehicles
Emission Mobility, a research and demonstration programme of the Climate and Energy Fund in the field of sustainable mobility and energy supply. https://www.klimafonds.gv.at/call/zero-emission-mobility-2021/ [...] 20 cars," explains Markus Makoschitz, project manager and senior scientist at the AIT Center for Energy. Furthermore, CO2 emissions are to be reduced by connecting battery storage systems in combination [...] ng infrastructure for the medium-voltage grid as well as the increased integration of renewable energies requires the combination of several technologies. The MEDUSA project partners cover the entire range