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Efficient power generation in wind turbines through intelligent rotor blade heating systems

electricity production even in winter temperatures. Wind energy is Austria's second most important alternative energy source. However, the alpine climate often causes the rotor blades of wind [...] the consortium leadership of VERBUND - funded by the Climate and Energy Fund - the experts are working hand in hand to develop intelligent decision-making algorithms based on weather data, weather forecasts [...] preventively, in order to enable even more efficient and sustainable energy generation in winter. More about Verbund-  Austria's leading energy company: www.verbund.com The research platform

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Real-world laboratory on the grid

Real-world laboratory on the grid As the energy system is changing significantly due to the increased use of decentralised renewables and new technologies, such as electric vehicles [...] part of the Reallabor am Netz project, the project partners 4ward Energy Research GmbH, AIT Austrian Institute of Technology GmbH, Energy Services Handels- und Dienstleistungs GesmbH, Kraftwerk Glatzing-Rüstorf [...] funded by the Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology as part of the ‘ENERGIE.FREI.RAUM’ funding programme. Contact: Pia Weinlinger × Kontakt Formular

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SOWINDIC

many current and future potential sites for wind turbines. Wind energy is a particularly suitable alternative energy source in winter, when less energy can be expected from photovoltaics and hydropower [...] Energy Agency) Wind Task54 on Wind Energy in Cold Climate, insbesondere im Subtask “Blade Heating Envelope”, inklusive Workshop bei der [...] www.kelag.at/) Windkraft Simonsfeld AG (https://www.wksimonsfeld.at/) Energie Steiermark AG (https://www.e-steiermark.com/) ImWind Erneuerbare Energie GmbH (https://www.imwind.at/) Burgenland Energie AG (https

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MINDED

on range, as air conditioning and heating consume additional energy. This aspect is not only technically relevant, but also has a direct impact on the acceptance of electric vehicles by consumers. In [...] initiated the MINDED research project (long title: Thermal and energy Management for INcreased Driving range of an Electric minibus including improved user-centric Design and thermal comfort) - with [...] MINDED, emphasizes: "Our goal is not only to increase energy efficiency, but also to optimize comfort for drivers and passengers. By integrating infrared heating panels and developing intelligent

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Best practice for a sustainable production

equipment enable reduction of CO2 emissions by 15% Optimizing energy consumption and the resulting reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from industrial production processes are key factors in achieving [...] pumps is an essential building block for a future and efficient energy system“, explains Wolfgang Hribernik, Head of Center for Energy at the AIT Austrian Institute of Technology. New Heat Pump Technology [...] production processes After evaluating the production processes, the energy sources used and the possible efficiency measures, the AIT Center for Energy drew up a decarbonisation concept for the Vienna site

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HighMag: Magnesium batteries as a key technology for a sustainable energy future

energy systems is advancing at a rapid pace. The global ramp-up of renewable energies is increasing the demand for powerful storage solutions [...] production—an important step toward safe and resource-efficient energy storage solutions that will have a lasting impact on mobility and the energy transition.” Prof. Andreas Kugi, Scientific Director [...] , Austria)University of Limerick (Ireland)Commissariat à l’Energie Atomique et aux Energies Alternatives (CEA) (France)Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) (Germany)Albert Ludwig University of

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HighMag

energy systems is advancing at a rapid pace. The global ramp-up of renewable energies is increasing the demand for powerful storage solutions [...] production—an important step toward safe and resource-efficient energy storage solutions that will have a lasting impact on mobility and the energy transition.” Sustainability and industrial scalability [...] , Austria) University of Limerick (Ireland) Commissariat à l’Energie Atomique et aux Energies Alternatives (CEA) (France) Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) (Germany) Albert Ludwig University of

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HELENA

are attracting huge attention because of their high theoretical energy density and much-improved safety. In the development of this technology, a solid-state electrolyte is an indispensable component to [...] . Electric vehicles play a decisive role in this, as they use energy much more efficiently than conventional vehicles with combustion engines. However, sustainable electrification is not only about [...] IST CUSTOMCELLS RWTH Aachen University MIMITech IFP Energies Nouvelles Pipistrel Aircraft Leonardo FEV Zabala Innovation Consulting Project website https://helenaproject.eu/en

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AIT conducts research into climate-friendly aviation

into the supporting structure while also serving as electrical energy storage devices. The aim was to support the sustainable electrification of aviation. The multifunctionality of these components is [...] with a high energy density and the highest safety standards. However, aviation-grade battery technologies and systems for wide-body aircraft are still [...] . This is based on high energy density active materials and a non-flammable, structural electrolyte. The formulation had to be compatible with aerospace-recognized

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