Batteries with lithium metal electrodes promise higher energy and power densities. However, electrochemical processes can occur in these batteries that impair their safety and performance. As part of the BMWi-funded “metaLit” project, the Fraunhofer Institute for Energy Economics and Energy System Technology (IEE) is developing models to simulate these processes.

UL, a global safety science specialist and developer of digital solutions for renewable energy, announced the release of Windographer 5, a wholly re-engineered version of its software for analyzing, visualizing and validating wind resource data from meteorological towers and remote sensing systems.

A new efficiency record of 21.4% for flexible CIGS solar cell on polymer film has been achieved by scientists at Empa. Solar cells of this type are especially suited for applications on roofs, transport vehicles or mobile devices.

PCIM Asia 2021 opens today for the first time at the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center. The new venue will host the fair across 10,000 sqm of exhibition space with 102 exhibitors in attendance. The fair will highlight the latest market trends through a series of concurrent events including the renowned PCIM Asia Conference 2021.

Wallbox, a provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions, unveiled Hypernova, the company's fastest and most sophisticated public charging station. As electric vehicles become increasingly popular, there is a need for reliable public chargers that are ultrafast, long-lasting and easy to repair.

According to current estimates by the German industry association ZVEI, growth in the market for power semiconductors will triple by 2030 and thus develop six times as fast as the overall semiconductor market. With a 30 % share of the market for power semiconductors, Europe is currently the world market leader - this position must be strengthened and expanded.

LEM has introduced a current transducer series, ideal for retrofitting trackside applications or for reducing the cost of new installations. Due to its robust design and standardized 4-20 mA out, it can also be used in automation or the control of PV-plants. The transducer’s primary circuit, in combination with two ASiCs to detect the magnetic field, enables precise current measurement.

The very first electric bus equipped with KAORI CO2 brazed plate heat exchanger has been operated by the public transport company in Europe since 2019. After ten years of intensive tests, KAORI’s patented CO2 brazed plate heat exchanger is proven as a great part of the e-bus CO2 heat pump system by global vehicle manufacturers, with sophisticated technology achieving its goals.

Swiss electricity generation has a very low carbon footprint. However, this is often not the case for imports. Researchers from the National Centre of Competence in Research (NCCR) Automation, led by Empa researcher Loris di Natale, investigated how electric cars could help reduce the need for energy imports from fossil fuels.

Following the announcement made by Bavarian Prime Minister Dr. Markus Söder in a press conference, Mesago Messe Frankfurt GmbH is canceling the SPS - Smart Production Solutions, which was scheduled to take place in Nuremberg from November 23 - 25, 2021.