Ongoing Research Project

Cancel
  • Simulated number of Pt catalyst particles in primary pores of the cathode carbon support before and after 50 h of aging.
    © Fraunhofer ISE

    Simulated Pt particle size distribution in primary carbon pores: 50 hours of aging results in losses of small particles, larger average particle size, and higher Pt content in large pores.

    The “DirectStack2Scale” project is developing technologies for the quality control of PFAS-free membrane electrode assemblies (MEAs) for heavy-duty applications. The models developed by Fraunhofer ISE simulate the influence of the new hydrocarbon-based materials on the performance and ageing of MEAs under realistic operating conditions - and make complex and cost-intensive long-term measurements obsolete. | Duration: 01/2024 - 12/2026

    more info
  • Wallbox Inspektion

    Quality Comparison of EV charging stations for Solar Charging as well as Bidirectional Charging Stations (V2H)

    Test stand for the evaluation and quality comparison of wallboxes.
    © Fraunhofer ISE

    Test stand for the evaluation and quality comparison of wallboxes.

    Project in the Business Area: Power Electronics, Grids and Smart Systems; Topic: Smart Grids; Duration: 06/2023 - 05/2026

    more info
  • EnEff:Stadt: PED-urban

    Development of methods and tools for balancing, planning and operation of climate-neutral urban districts as "Positive Energy Districts – PEDs" as well as cooperation in the IEA-EBC Annex 83

    Schematische Darstellung einer zukünftigen kommunalen Infrastruktur.
    © bnNetze

    Schematic representation of a future municipal infrastructure.

    In order to achieve climate neutrality in Germany by 2045, one of the decisive factors is the extent to which energy consumption for living, working, leisure, consumption and mobility in cities can be reduced and replaced by climate-neutral energy sources. In the European Union, the concept of so-called "Positive Energy Districts" (PEDs) is being pursued for this purpose: PEDs are climate-neutral neighborhoods that have a positive effect on the upstream energy system. The buildings in PEDs are energy efficient and their heat supply is climate neutral. PEDs consistently exploit the potential for renewable energy generation in the neighborhood to maximize energy demand for electricity and heat. Mobility in PEDs is electrically driven and multimodal. | Duration: 11/2021 - 04/2025

    more info
  • Joint Project: FernWP

    District and Process Heat Supply by Heat Pumps As a Substitute for Coal Combustion; Subproject: Planning, Construction and Operation of a GWP Test Plant

    © Fraunhofer ISE

    Prototype of a high-temperature butane heat pump.

    With the phase-out of coal-fired power generation, not only will large amounts of power generation capacity be lost, but also gigawatts of thermal capacity in district heating networks that will have to be replaced by low-CO2 alternatives. Large-scale heat pumps at former power plant sites that feed heat into existing district or local heating networks are a promising alternative to decentralized solutions, especially in densely built-up urban areas. The project aims to reduce the barriers to the timely integration of large-scale heat pumps into district heating systems, both from a technical and an economic point of view. | Duration: 10/2021 - 09/2025

    more info
  • DABESI

    Data-driven design and operational management of decentralized electrical storage systems in manufacturing SMEs

    Logo DABESI
    © Bundesverband Energiespeicher e.V.

    Logo DABESI.

    Electrical storage systems are a central building block not only for a decentralized energy supply, but also for the energy transition. Yet especially in medium-sized industrial companies, which constitute the central pillar of the German economy, these systems have so far rarely been installed. The "DABESI" project (Data-driven Design and Operational Management of Decentralized Electric Storage Systems in Manufacturing SMEs) aims to optimize electricity consumption in SMEs from an operational point of view through the use of storage systems. | Duration: 12/2020 - 11/2023

    more info
  • Schematische Darstellung der Interaktion innerhalb des Projektes FAME4ME.
    © Fraunhofer ISE

    Schematische Darstellung der Interaktion innerhalb des Projektes FAME4ME.

    Intelligent energy management in smart living and building environments can contribute to the energy transition, for example by increasing the use of renewable energies through controlled consumption or by providing flexibility potential for the system. The central objective of the »FAME4ME« research project is to investigate the potential applications of artificial intelligence (AI) in relation to future energy services for private end customers dealing with topics such as smart meters, energy management and time-variable electricity tariffs. The project is supported by the BMWK as part of the SmartLivingNEXT funding program. | Duration: 02/2024 - 07/2026

    more info
  • FluSeeQ /flüssig/

    Utilization of thermal potentials of surface waters through heat extraction by means of resilient regulation and new technology for source tapping

    Schematic representation of a hybrid use of existing buildings as part of a power plant refurbishment with additional energy use through heat exchangers in the power plant outlet and solar roof as an additional energy source to drive the heat pumps.
    © Hydro-Energie Roth GmbH

    Schematic representation of a hybrid use of existing buildings as part of a power plant refurbishment with additional energy use through heat exchangers in the power plant outlet and solar roof as an additional energy source to drive the heat pumps.

    In the long term, environmental heat from lakes and rivers will be an important source of energy. However, Germany has so far lacked a consistently developed environmental regulatory framework and targeted technical solutions based on this. In the “FluSeeQ” project, the water systems are to be structured in terms of their thermo-ecological properties, the technically and economically optimal solutions are to be developed for different performance classes, taking into account the respective ecological requirements, and the potential that can be tapped for Germany is to be derived on this basis. | Duration: 09/2024 - 08/2028

    more info
  • Laboratory test cell for PEM electrolysis
    © Fraunhofer ISE / Foto: Joscha Feuerstein

    Pressure and temperature stable laboratory test cell for PEM electrolysis for the characterization of cell components with an active area of 25 cm² and optional reference electrode.

    Project in the Business Area: Hydrogen Technologies and Electrical Energy Storage, Topic: Electrolysis and Power-to-Gas, Duration: 01/2021 - 12/2024

    more info