Projects

Development of a LOHC system to compensate for seasonal fluctuations in energy prices (HyScale)

In order to compensate for seasonal fluctuations in the energy price in the Scottish gas grid, a LOHC system is to be developed in the HyScale demonstration project. The aim is to couple hydrogen stored in LOHC with an electrolyser and the Scottish gas grid.

Utilization options for hydrogen import (LNG2Hydrogen)

The main objective of LNG2Hydrogen is to develop a solid data base and recommendations for the future use of LNG terminal locations as logistical hubs for hydrogen and its derivatives (H2 transport vectors).

Cradle-to-Cradle Design of Photovoltaic Modules (C2C-PV)

The C2C-PV project aims to feed the materials used for solar modules into a sustainable cycle. A new design approach must therefore be developed for circular recycling. The aim of the project is not only to develop the design, but also to demonstrate that it is possible to manufacture a fully circularly recyclable module. The project is funded by the European Research Council.

Reintegration of photovoltaic panel waste back into manufacturing as high value products (RETRIEVE)

The Horizon Europe project RETRIEVE aims to establish a sustainable and environmentally friendly approach to the recycling of photovoltaic modules. This should strengthen the European photovoltaic industry and pave the way for a greener and more efficient future.

Accelerated transfer of the next generation of solar cells to mass production - Future technology tandem solar cells (Zeitenwende)

In order to ensure a sovereign and climate-neutral energy supply, the expansion of photovoltaics using innovative tandem technology is essential. In the "Zeitenwende" project, partners from research and industry are working together to adapt existing silicon cell processes in order to enable optimal and effective tandem integration.

The train project

The research project aims to further develop the direct LOHC fuel cell, to develop a mobile train demonstrator based on LOHC technology and to develop a pathway for the production of the fuel additive OME (oxymethylene ether) from biogenic raw materials.

Digitized O&M Management for Securing Yields of Solar Plants (dig4morE)

Many PV systems in Germany are not exploiting their potential in electricity generation. In the project dig4morE the partners of the project want to detect and activate this unused potential and further system deficits by means of high-precision sensor technology, modern monitoring and evaluation concepts as well as optimized operation management strategies.

Kopernicus projects

In the "Kopernicus projects for the Energiewende", science, business and civil society jointly develop technological and economic solutions for the conversion of the energy system. It is the largest research initiative on energy system transformation. The HI ERN is involved in the "Power-to-X" (P2X) project.

Cluster of Excellence: The Fuel Science Center – Adaptive Conversion Systems for Renewable Energy and Carbon Sources (FSC)

The FSC, funded by German Research Foundation DFG, will generate fundamental knowledge as well as novel scientific methodologies to replace today’s fossil fuel-based static scenario by adaptive production and propulsion systems that are based on renewable energy and carbon resources under dynamic system boundaries.