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The Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE conducts research on the technology needed to supply energy efficiently and on an environmentally sound basis in industrialised, threshold and developing countries. To this purpose, the Institute develops systems, components, materials and processes in the areas of the thermal use of solar energy, solar building, solar cells, electrical power supplies, chemical energy conversion, energy storage and the rational use of energy.
The Institute's work ranges from fundamental scientific research relating to solar energy applications, through the development of production technology and prototypes, to the construction of demonstration systems. The Institute plans, advises and provides know-how and technical facilities as services.
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Dec 03, 2009
Presentation of the German Future Prize 2009 takes place in Berlin
On Wednesday, December 2 the German Future Prize 2009 was presented in Berlin. A reseach team from the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE and the BASF SE was one of the three finalists nominated for the award.
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Sep 25, 2009
24th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition, Hamburg, Germany
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Jan 28, 2010
CPV-6 International Conference on Concentrating Photovoltaic Systems - International Experts in the Field of Concentrator PV meet in Freiburg, Germany from April 7-9, 2010
From April 7-9, 2010 an overview of the current activities in research, production and market implementation of this solar power plant technology will be presented at the sixth International Conference on Concentrating Photovoltaic Systems CPV-6. Over 120 scientists from 22 countries will report on the state of the art.
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Intelligent Energy Management in Smart Grids - Fraunhofer ISE coordinates project for an integrated communication concept
The increasing amount of renewable energies being integrated into our electricity grid requires new management and ICT concepts. In addition to the chances of active participation in the energy markets and reducing electricity costs, a decrease in peak loads is also made possible through the intelligent use of renewable energies. The requirements of a grid management and the necessary communication technology are high. Under the coordination of Fraunhofer ISE, it will now be demonstrated for the first time how all of the features of a so-called Smart Grid can be realized by using an integrated Smart Metering concept.
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