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NEEDS Repowered
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delivers policy recommendations to tackle energy poverty and energy justice, while exploring strategies for upscaling and replication in diverse contexts. With energy poverty on the rise in Europe, the project [...] interlinks local sites on the European level in order to make Positive Energy Districts (PEDs) more resilient under the current energy crisis. By integrating technological retrofitting solutions, behavioral [...] resilience, and sustainability. The project also emphasizes the concept of energy citizenship, encouraging active involvement in the energy transition. AIT leads the project management and coordination, leveraging
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Battery research as the key to European competitiveness
High-performance batteries are essential for the energy transition – whether in electromobility or in portable devices. China currently dominates the global battery market with over 70 percent, while
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PowerizeD
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digitalized and intelligent power electronics. Its goal is to enable sustainable and resilience-enhancing energy generation, transmission, and applications. The project combines interdisciplinary research with
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AIT experts Tara Esterl and Sophie Knöttner win NIM Award 2024
leads the Integrated Energy Systems department at the AIT Austrian Institute of Technology and is responsible for the strategic development of this research area. Integrated energy systems play a crucial [...] crucial role in the energy transition by supporting the decentralization of renewable energy generation, thereby contributing to climate goals. One example of her work is the NEFI Project Industry4Redispatch [...] with her research on industrial energy systems and development pathways for digitalization and decarbonization. As a Research Engineer in the Sustainable Thermal Energy Systems department, she conducts
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AIT presented autonomous aircraft ELENA at the 2025 Drone Forum
, industry and research. The organisers are theFederal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology (BMK), the Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG), Austro
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AI supported maintenance and energy management
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maintenance and energy management Project - mAIntenance Optimized and reliable operation of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC) systems with regard to maintenance and energy management [...] substantial portion of annual energy consumption and, consequently, a significant share of CO2 emissions. Content and Objectives The mAIntenance project aims to reduce both energy and maintenance costs of HVAC [...] initiative aligns with the primary goal of developing predictive energy and maintenance services for technical facility management to enhance energy and resource efficiency. The development of innovative business
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AUSTRIA STRENGTHENS DIGITAL SOVEREIGNTY WITH CHIPS COMPETENCE CENTER AT-C3
internationally recognized facility that supports organizations such as the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) – which named AIT the first IAEA Collaborating Centre worldwide in the field of cyber
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About AIT
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main areas of research: resilient and sustainable infrastructures, particularly in the fields of energy, transport and health, and the digital transformation of industry and society. In doing so, it works [...] AIT's research and development activities are organized in seven centers: Digital Safety & Security, Energy, Health & Bioresources, Innovation Systems & Policy, Technology Experience, Transport Technologies [...] and play a leading role in these areas. Center for Digital Safety & Security read more Center for Energy read more Center for Health & Bioresources read more Center for Innovation Systems & Policy read
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Milestone in the Project “Industry4Redispatch”
stabilisation and the integration of renewable energies. Project Partners The flagship project I4RD is a key initiative within the innovation network NEFI – New Energy for Industry. Led by the AIT Austrian Institute [...] medium-sized enterprises like Wiesbauer Wien and a “Virtual Power Plant” (VPP) operated by Siemens and Energie Kompass, where multiple facilities were pooled to collectively provide flexibility. The demonstration [...] conditions in distribution networks,” explains Tara Esterl, project leader and head of the Integrated Energy Systems Department at the AIT Austrian Institute of Technology. Innovative Automation of Redispatch
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AIT presents autonomous aircraft ELENA at the 2025 Drone Forum
, industry and research. The organisers are theFederal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology (BMK), the Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG), Austro
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Transport Technologies: Successful PhD degrees for Florian Pixner and Lukas Neidhart
on the production of thick electrodes with high active material loadings in order to increase the energy density of batteries. A central aspect of his work was the switch to water-based manufacturing processes [...] he succeeded in producing defect-free and thick cathode layers. These are characterized by a high energy density, improved mechanical stability and increased electrochemical performance, especially under
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Medium-voltage power electronics
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solutions are becoming increasingly relevant. The energy transition has created new application fields for DC systems, such as: Connecting photovoltaic and wind energy systems to public grids. Interfaces for e [...] power supply systems, advanced DC technology also plays a key role in the energy transition, offering greater flexibility, energy efficiency improvements, and material savings compared to traditional AC [...] semiconductors and increasing power demands across various applications. These include renewable energy sources, onboard power systems in vehicles, aircraft, and ships, as well as data centers for AI
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Alternatives to electrolysis
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(HER). These systems offer a promising pathway for renewable energy conversion, as they directly transform solar energy into chemical energy without intermediate steps. Research on PEC Technology at AIT [...] chemical water splitting (PEC) and photocatalytic water splitting. Both approaches utilize light energy to sustainably extract hydrogen from water. Our work focuses on developing efficient materials, [...] necessary for hydrogen and oxygen evolution. Effective photocatalysts must have appropriate band gap energies , efficient charge separation , and long-term stability in water. Commonly used materials include
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Hydrogen laboratory
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complete energy conversion chain from power to hydrogen and back to power (P > H₂ > P). ASGC (AIT Smart Grid Converter) : Coupled with a battery energy storage system for buffering electrical energy. Service
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Development of heat pumps for buildings
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technologies to enhance heat pump efficiency. Integration of heat pumps into hybrid energy systems with renewable energy sources. Optimization of durability and operational safety through extensive testing [...] multiple technologies to optimize energy consumption. Examples include: Geothermal systems: Utilizing constant ground heat for maximum efficiency. Integration of renewable energy sources: Combining heat pumps [...] Heat Pumps: A Sustainable Technology for the Building Sector Heat pumps are a key technology for the energy transition in the building sector. They enable efficient and environmentally friendly heating and
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Wasserstoff Brennstoffzelle
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Storage: Key Technology for the Energy Transition and Decarbonization Hydrogen storage is essential for the energy transition. It enables the long-term storage of surplus energy from highly fluctuating renewable [...] the lightest element in the periodic table. It has a high gravimetric energy density of 33.33 kWh/kg but a very low volumetric energy density of only 2.8 kWh/m³ at normal pressure. These properties necessitate [...] method, hydrogen is liquefied by cooling it to -253°C. This increases the volumetric energy density but is highly energy-intensive. Physically Bound Storage Hydrogen is stored in solid materials such as metal
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6TH INTERNATIONAL DATA SCIENCE CONFERENCE (IDSC'25)
range of data, they enable intelligent solutions in areas such as Industry 4.0, IoT, smart cities, energy and environmental management. These approaches promote innovation and provide effective answers to
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Solarstrom statt Erdgas
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Technologien für eine Ziegelfabrik entwickelt, die kein Erdgas mehr benötigt, ein Drittel weniger Energie verbraucht und bis zu 90 Prozent der CO 2 -Emissionen einspart. Ende November wurde das neue Werk [...] installiert. Das darauffolgende „GreenBricks“-Projekt, das im Rahmen der Innovationsnetzwerkes „New Energy für Industry“ (NEFI) vom Klima- und Energiefonds gefördert wird, war wesentlich größer angelegt und [...] des Trocknungsprozesses steigern, indem sie industrielle Abwärme des Tunneltrockners in nutzbare Energie umwandeln und in den Prozess zurückführen. Wärmepumpen sind für viele Trocknungsprozesse eine echte
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MINDED: Longer range through efficient thermal management
optimized heat pumps and intelligent infrared panels, which only heat where necessary, save valuable energy. Simulations in the Digital Twin of the Iveco eDaily minibus show promising results. To the article
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Friederich Kupzog is new Head of Center for Energy
fields of the Center for Energy and establishing Austria as an innovation driver in the energy sector." Research areas of the Center for Energy As Head of Center for Energy, Kupzog will continue to drive [...] and development in the areas of energy supply systems, sector coupling, industrial processes, urban planning, digital transformation and artificial intelligence in the energy domain. In these thematic areas [...] in the fields of energy and digitalisation in numerous positions at the AIT Austrian Institute of Technology. In 2012, he began his career as a Senior Scientist at the Center for Energy, followed by positions
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