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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.

News

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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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Conference Papers

Sep 25, 2009

24th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition, Hamburg, Germany

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New Press Releases

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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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Nov 09, 2009

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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Events

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Freiburg, Apr 07, 2010 - Apr 09, 2010

6. International Conference on Concentrating Photovoltaic Systems

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Hannover, Germany, Apr 19, 2010 - Apr 23, 2010

16th Group Exhibit Hydrogen + Fuel Cells at HANNOVER MESSE 2010

Visit the Booth of Fraunhofer ISE at Hall 27, K55.

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Hannover, Germany, Apr 19, 2010 - Apr 23, 2010

Hannover Messe

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