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Helmholtz Institute Erlangen-Nürnberg for Renewable Energy

The Helmholtz Institute Erlangen-Nürnberg for Renewable Energy (HI ERN) investigates and develops material- and process-based solutions for a climate-neutral, sustainable, and cost-effective utilization of renewable energies. The institute works on the structural and functional characterization, modeling, and processing of materials relevant to hydrogen and solar technology. The common goal is the understanding of structure-performance-process relationship on the mesoscale.

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"Synergy" - art from a lofty height

Two sculptures by Cologne-based artist Philipp Dreber have recently gone on display at HI ERN's headquarters in Erlangen. The measure is sponsored by the Free State of Bavaria as part of "Kunst am Bau".

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ERC Consolidator Grant for Dr. Ian Marius Peters

Physicist at HI ERN receives prestigious award of the European Research Council and 2 million euros in funding to develop recycling concepts for solar modules.

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New algorithm enables weather data-independent identification of performance deficits in photovoltaic systems

For photovoltaic power stations to operate successfully, they must generate optimum yields over their entire service life. Researchers at HI ERN have now developed a new approach that makes it possible to detect and quantify insufficient power independently of weather data.

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New Board of Directors: Dr. Peter Jansens started at the beginning of the year

At the beginning of the year, Dr. Ir. Peter Jansens took over as the new Executive Board member responsible for the Scientific Division II of Forschungszentrum Jülich, which includes the Helmholtz Institute for Renewable Energy (HI ERN).

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Simulation helps develop efficient organic solar cells

Printable organic solar cells are made of thin films and are considered potentially cheaper and more versatile than conventional solar cells. However, they still have lower performance and shorter lifetime than conventional solar cells so far. Researchers at the HI ERN have now developed a new approach in computer simulations to change this.

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Active pore as a pump for micro- and nanofluids

Simulations and calculations show that even a simple tube coated with a catalyst can transmit a signal in a fluid without the need of any electrical component or moving parts. The pores can also be used as mixers or pumps in microscopic devices. The findings are relevant to emerging technologies in micro- and nanofluidics.

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