➀ Dr.-Ing. Ronny Tobias Zimmermann received the Otto Hahn Medal for his research on reactor and catalyst pellet designs enabling flexible chemical energy storage via Power-to-X processes;

➁ His work developed core-shell catalyst pellets that prevent temperature spikes under dynamic renewable energy conditions, maintaining high product yield without requiring reactor modifications;

➂ The innovation offers an economically viable solution for large-scale energy storage, with Zimmermann currently leading a research group at the Max Planck Institute in Magdeburg.

➀ The HiQ-CARB project developed sustainable conductive additives (carbon nanotubes and bio-based acetylene black) to reduce CO₂ emissions in lithium-ion batteries, replacing fossil-based materials;

➁ The additives improved battery performance, reduced material usage, and were validated in production by partners like Fraunhofer ISC and CustomCells, enabling lighter and more cost-effective batteries;

➂ Life cycle analysis confirmed a 50% lower CO₂ footprint compared to conventional methods, supporting Europe's transition to eco-friendly battery manufacturing and electric mobility.

➀ Fraunhofer IFAM developed dynamic impedance spectroscopy for real-time monitoring of battery status during operation, improving safety and lifespan;

➁ The method enables immediate detection of overheating in electric vehicle batteries and optimizes charging strategies, reducing wear;

➂ Applications extend to renewable energy storage and safety-critical sectors like aviation, supporting diverse battery technologies, including solid-state and sodium-ion.

➀ Fraunhofer IIS and IWES developed an acoustic sensor system with a specialized chip to remotely detect rotor blade damage in wind turbines, reducing costly inspections.

➁ The chip captures structural sound anomalies, transmits minimal data via mobile networks, and enables real-time monitoring, optimizing maintenance for offshore wind farms.

➂ Future upgrades aim to detect lightning strikes, enhancing reliability and supporting the energy transition through improved turbine durability.

➀ Fraunhofer IIS and IWES developed a chip-based acoustic sensor system to remotely monitor internal damages (e.g., cracks) in wind turbine blades, reducing costly offshore maintenance;

➁ The solution captures structural sound waves via body sensors, identifies damage-specific acoustic patterns, and transmits only critical data via mobile networks for low-bandwidth efficiency;

➂ The ongoing project expands the system to detect lightning strikes, building on prior prototypes to enhance offshore wind farm reliability and optimize maintenance.

➀ Researchers developed an automated data analysis method for Kelvin Probe Force Microscopy (KPFM) to measure millisecond-level voltage changes on photoelectrode surfaces, enhancing insights into charge transport dynamics.

➀ The technique, demonstrated using titanium dioxide (TiO2), enables precise correlation between local morphology and optoelectronic properties, critical for improving photoelectrochemical cells (PECs) for sustainable hydrogen and fuel production.

➂ The innovation paves the way for designing more efficient and durable materials, advancing solar fuel technologies by leveraging high-resolution microscopy and data science approaches.

➀ The German Research Foundation (DFG) awards €7.3 million over 4.5 years to the TIDE Research Training Group, a joint initiative by the Universities of Cologne and Bonn, focusing on molecular order's impact on organic electronics;

➁ The second funding phase emphasizes device implementation, building on foundational research linking experimental and theoretical approaches in flexible electronics like OLEDs and solar cells;

➂ Doctoral students receive multidisciplinary training, including international research opportunities and a Bench-to-Business program to bridge academic research with industry applications.

➀ Researchers at the University of Surrey developed a lithium-CO₂ battery that stores energy and captures CO₂, using cost-effective caesium phosphomolybdate as a catalyst;

➁ The battery demonstrated high efficiency, stability over 100 cycles, and reduced energy loss, with potential applications in cutting emissions on Earth and Mars;

➂ The design utilizes scalable materials, offering a feasible solution for renewable energy storage and carbon reduction efforts.

➀ The FAU-led E|MPOWER project launched a test track on Germany's A6 motorway to research inductive charging for electric heavy-duty vehicles, collaborating with government and industry partners;

➀ Bavarian ministers highlighted the technology's potential to eliminate range anxiety with over 90% efficiency, transforming future mobility;

➂ Testing with equipped vehicles begins in late 2025, focusing on system efficiency, coil integration, and safety compliance, using road-embedded coils to enable wireless charging during driving.

➀ A German-Dutch research team led by Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) discovered that hydrogen bubbles in electrolyzers contain electrolyte microdroplets, revealing internal flow dynamics for the first time;

➁ The study identified that gas bubbles merge and create microjets of electrolyte, forming droplet clouds that reduce efficiency by altering electrode contact and delaying bubble detachment;

➂ Findings, published in Nature Communications, provide insights into improving electrolyzer efficiency, with ongoing research funded by BMBF and NWO to address technical challenges.

➀ The Universität der Bundeswehr München developed RESAT, an interactive tool for analyzing and optimizing renewable energy systems to achieve cost-effective 100% energy autonomy;

➁ RESAT enables users to visualize configurations, compare technologies (e.g., photovoltaics vs. wind power), and assess impacts of storage systems and cost changes;

➂ The tool serves citizens, municipalities, businesses, and educators, with plans to expand to heat and other consumption areas in the future.

➀ A study by HTW Berlin shows households with PV systems, batteries, and EVs achieve 73% energy autonomy, reducing grid electricity use from 6,900 kWh to 1,900 kWh annually;

➁ Challenges include low charging efficiency (76% at 1.4 kW) and standby energy waste (Wallboxes consume up to 20W, costing 164 kWh/year);

➂ Dynamic surplus charging boosts solar usage by 25%, and larger PV systems (15-20 kW) cover 62% of EV energy needs, enhancing sustainability.

➀ Data centres, driven by AI and cloud computing, are energy-intensive and face an environmental challenge due to their high power consumption.

➁ Current solutions like renewable energy and advanced cooling systems are insufficient to meet the growing demand for data processing and storage.

➂ Nuclear power is proposed as a potential solution for powering data centres, offering sustainable energy with benefits such as high energy density and low emissions, though challenges like safety concerns and high costs remain.

➀ Vishay has introduced a new AEC-Q200 qualified thick film power resistor, the LTO 150H, which can handle up to 75J of pulse energy in 0.1 seconds.;

➁ The resistor is designed for high-power and high-reliability applications across various industries including automotive, industrial, energy, telecom, and defense, offering enhanced protection against short transient pulses;

➂ Features include high power dissipation, low thermal resistance, compact design, and support for temperatures up to +175°C.

➀ The new regulation under § 14a EnWG allows grid operators to manage the power consumption of large consumers like heat pumps and electric vehicle charging stations to ensure grid stability.

➁ Fraunhofer CINES held a workshop with grid operators, researchers, consulting firms, and industry partners to address challenges in the low-voltage network sector.

➂ The insights were published in a whitepaper that discusses current issues and future long-term usage options for the requirements of § 14a EnWG.

➀ Texas Instruments (TI) has released a three-phase energy metrology reference design, TIDA-010244, which uses isolated high-performance multichannel ADCs for accurate measurements.

➁ The design supports Class 0.2S accuracy, measures current and voltage across all AC mains lines, and enables high sampling rates for power quality features like harmonic analysis.

➂ This reference design is suitable for various applications including electricity meters, power quality analyzers, and EV or AC charging stations, providing flexibility in choosing between cost and performance optimizations.

➀ Researchers from the University of Tokyo have developed a cost-effective method to test lithium-ion batteries for overheating, aiding in the design of safer batteries.

➁ The new method involves creating a miniature battery that is more prone to thermal runaway, allowing easier study in laboratory settings.

➂ By using a thermal runaway factor (TRF), the method evaluates the likelihood of a battery overheating based on its energy storage, volume-to-surface ratio, and material properties.

➀ The University of Duisburg-Essen introduces Prof. Dr. Florian Ziel;

➁ Ziel's research focuses on data science in energy and environment;

➂ Ziel develops algorithms for efficient data analysis and pattern recognition.

➀ The Reiner Lemoine Institute (RLI), in collaboration with other institutions, demonstrates the potential of heat storage systems in Berlin's quest for climate-neutral heating;

➁ The project highlights the importance of land availability, legal uncertainties, and geological conditions for the implementation of heat storage solutions;

➂ Seasonal heat storage systems, particularly aquifer heat storage, are suggested as suitable for Berlin, helping to shift excess heat from summer to winter and increase the use of renewable energy sources.