Tag Archives: Energy

Energy storage: StoRIES project successfully completed

By | May 27
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In StoRIES, young researchers from all over Europe worked together on hybrid storage solutions – including at summer schools like this one in Rome. | Source: HIU/KIT | Copyright: HIU/KIT

Karlsruhe (Labnews Media LLC) – The European research project StoRIES (Storage Research Infrastructure Eco-System), coordinated by the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), has successfully completed its work after four years. The project promoted the networking of research infrastructures, industry, and scientific institutions in Europe and developed strategies for the development and integration of energy storage systems. It thus contributes to… Read more »

Deep geothermal energy for cities: Fraunhofer study sees potential in Wuppertal

By | April 16, 2026
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Credits: Roman Odintsov, pexels

A current study by the Fraunhofer IEG shows that deep geothermal energy could make a significant contribution to climate-neutral heat supply in cities, reports ingenieur.de. The example of Wuppertal illustrates that even regions that have been little developed so far offer relevant potential – provided that technical, economic, and regulatory issues are specifically addressed. This is the conclusion of a feasibility study conducted by the Fraunhofer Institute for Energy Infrastructures… Read more »

Breakthrough in lithium-metal batteries – dendrite problem solved

By | February 25, 2026
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A research team at KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology) has developed a key technology that solves the long-standing dendrite problem in lithium-metal batteries. This brings the so-called "dream battery," with significantly higher energy density and faster charging capability, closer to commercial use. The results were published in InfoMat on February 2, 2026. Lithium-metal batteries promise considerably higher capacity than conventional lithium-ion batteries and are considered… Read more »

Donut Lab presents independent test: Solid-state battery charges to 100 percent in under eight minutes

By | February 23, 2026
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Finnish technology company Donut Lab has published the first independent test results for its solid-state battery. A test report from the Finnish state research center VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland confirms exceptionally high charging rates: A single 26 Ah cell could be fully charged in approximately 7,3 to 8 minutes at 11C (286 amps) – with good cooling and a maximum cell surface temperature of 63 °C.… Read more »

FAQ: District heating – What is it and how much does the connection cost?

By | August 27, 2025
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1. What is district heating? District heating is a system for supplying heat energy, in which heat is generated centrally and distributed to households, businesses, or public buildings via a network of pipes. The heat is usually generated in power plants, heating plants, or through renewable energy sources (e.g., biomass, geothermal energy) and transported to consumers as hot water or steam via insulated pipes.… Read more »

Advanced data analysis improves network load forecasting by 76 percent

By | August 7, 2025
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Credits: SWE Netz GmbH

A new data analysis by Fraunhofer IOSB-AST for SWE Netz GmbH has significantly improved the forecast accuracy of the electrical grid load for 2024. The forecast deviation decreased from 3,89 gigawatt-hours to 0,93 gigawatt-hours, representing an improvement of 76 percent, equivalent to the annual consumption of more than 800 households. Grid load forecasts are essential for grid operators to make energy-related decisions and… Read more »

Federal budget 2026: Funding gap for district heating remains despite increase

By | July 30, 2025
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Symbolic image of district heating. Credits: Pugnalom

The German Federal Government plans to allocate approximately €1,4 billion in its 2026 budget for the expansion of efficient district heating networks through the Federal Funding Program for Efficient District Heating Networks (BEW), €400 million more than originally planned. Additional funding is also planned for the coming years. The Association of Municipal Enterprises (VKU) welcomes this as an important signal, but criticizes the fact that the sum is insufficient for a reliable energy transition in the heating sector… Read more »

Trump's tariff deal destroys around 150.000 jobs in Europe's environmental technology sector

By | July 29, 2025
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Trump's tariff deal will destroy around 150.000 jobs in Europe's environmental technology sector. Credits: Pugnalom.io

The EU-US tariff deal of July 27, 2025, hailed by US President Donald Trump as the "biggest deal ever," has proven to be a heavy burden for German companies in the environmental technology sector. The agreement, which imposes a uniform tariff rate of 15 percent on most EU exports to the US—including cars, pharmaceuticals, and semiconductors, but also relevant components for green technologies—has proven to be a significant burden for German companies in the environmental technology sector. [Continue reading »]

It is proven: Organisms can produce energy from air

By | July 29, 2025
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Credits: Darius Krause, pexels

Researchers at the University of Bern, in collaboration with scientists from Australia and New Zealand, have recreated a significant process in the laboratory that enables organisms to extract energy directly from the air. This confirms that certain organisms, such as bacteria, can indeed live on air alone, without relying on sunlight or other energy sources. The findings open up new possibilities… Read more »

Kenya PtX Atlas shows potential for green ammonia from renewable energies

By | July 29, 2025
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Credits: Google DeepMind, pexels

A new interactive map, the Kenya PtX Atlas, identifies suitable locations for the production of green ammonia from renewable energy sources in Kenya. Developed by the Fraunhofer Institute for Energy Economics and Energy System Technology (IEE), the atlas is based on a report prepared in collaboration with the H2Global Foundation and Strathmore University. The project, “H2Global meets Africa,” is funded with €4,2 million… Read more »