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With their high efficiency, matrix shingle modules offer maximum yield on a limited amount of space. If modules are integrated into the envelope of vehicles or buildings, not only efficiency but also a high power yield in the case of partial shading, a visually appealing appearance and easy scalability of the module size are required. Fraunhofer ISE has developed the matrix shingle technology especially for such applications.

Matrix-Schindelmodule bieten mit ihrer hohen Effizienz auf einem begrenzten Flächenangebot maximalen Ertrag. Werden Module in die Hülle von Fahrzeugen oder Gebäuden integriert, sind neben der Effizienz auch eine hohe Ausbeute der Leistung bei Teilverschattungen sowie ein optisch ansprechendes Erscheinungsbild und eine einfache Skalierbarkeit der Modulgröße gefragt. Speziell für solche Anwendungen hat das Fraunhofer ISE die Matrix-Schindeltechnologie entwickelt.

Ex-situ analytics provides insights into the microstructure of hydrogen technology materials and components. Properties like pore and particle size, element distribution and concentration in liquids, etc. are measured using high-end analytical equipment without actually operating the components, thus saving time and money.

We model PEM fuel cells on all scales with commercial and self-developed codes from electrode structure to s ystem level, from flow field design with CFD to address scientific questions. We place particular emphasis on the experimental validation of our models, which provide you with detailed insights into the physical effects during fuel cell operation, with regard to cell perfomance and aging behavior.

A comprehensive in-situ characterization of the membrane electrode assembly (MEA) and its layers in terms of performance and degradation at different operation conditions provides the basis for our customers’ decisions on suppliers, production processes, fuel cell stack designs and operation strategies.

The membrane electrode assembly (MEA) is the electrochemical heart of electrolyzers and fuel cells. Our production research, from catalyst powder to seven-layer MEAs, comprises the influences of process design and parameters, materials and component architecture on MEA cost, quality and performance.

Power-to-X (PtX) denotes the conversion of sustainable hydrogen and COx/N2 to energy carriers such as methanol, dimethyl ether and ammonia, which can also serve as platform molecules for the chemical industry or as clean fuels reducing CO2 and local emissions such as soot/NOx. PtX contributes to decarbonization of all energy economy sectors.

Die Integration von Photovoltaik-Kraftwerken in Gebäudehüllen, an Fahrwegen, über Parkplätzen, in Agrar- und Wasserflächen erschließt ein riesiges Flächenpotenzial. Am Fraunhofer ISE untersuchen wir die Potenziale für Integrierte PV und für PVFreiflächenanlagen auf lokaler, regionaler und nationaler Ebene.

FlexTrail printing is a novel and innovative printing technique invented and developed at Fraunhofer ISE. It’s impressive as it allows printing of ultra-fine (functional) lines exhibiting minimum feature sizes of 5 µm and 10 µm on planar and textured surfaces, respectively.

We support our customers from the microscale up to global energy systems: We develop, model and analyze materials, components, production processes and infrastructure systems. In addition, we carry out techno-economic and life cycle assessments.