Ongoing Research Project

The “GLADIR” project aims to reduce or eliminate barriers to R-strategies for existing glass in the construction industry through the use of digital technologies. On the one hand, it promotes resource conservation by developing sustainable and circular window and facade solutions and by reusing scrap glass panes. On the other hand, the project aims to achieve raw material savings by increasing the amount of recycled glass—in the form of high-quality glass cullet—that is reintroduced into float glass production. | Duration: 06/2026 - 05/2029

The Power-to-X Colombia 2.0 project deepens the analysis of the potential for the production and use of sustainable energy sources in Colombia identified in the previous Power-to-X Colombia project. These are also being expanded with a focus on innovative hybrid concepts. To this end, technical concepts for hybrid first-mover projects are being developed that combine biomass residues with Power-to-X technologies. This reduces production costs and enables more efficient use of resources. Under the leadership of Fraunhofer ISE and with the support of partners such as the Asociación Nacional de Empresarios de Colombia (ANDI) and the Federation of German Industries (BDI), the project promotes the establishment of regional hydrogen hubs, opens up export opportunities, and drives forward the green transformation. | Duration: 09/2025 - 05/2026

PEM electrolysis for hydrogen production from renewable energy sources, as well as PEM fuel cells as electric powertrains for heavy-duty vehicles, (tour) buses, trains, ships, and even aircraft, are crucial technologies for the climate transition in Germany, Europe, and the world. In the “TIRAMISU” project, Fraunhofer ISE is investigating industry-relevant production processes for manufacturing membrane electrode assemblies (MEAs) for PEM water electrolysis and fuel cells using a unique roll-to-roll research platform. The focus is on the effects of process control, which will be examined in terms of the microstructures produced and the resulting performance and aging characteristics. This addresses the central question of how the process parameters of industrial mass production influence the quality of the MEA. | Duration: 08/2026 - 07/2029

In the SAMBA research project, we are working with industry partners to develop a non-destructive testing method for quality control of battery pouch cells based on scanning acoustic microscopy (SAM). The aim is to build and scientifically validate a demonstrator that enables rapid random inspections of cells and automates the evaluation of measurement data using an AI-supported routine. | Laufzeit: 06/2023 - 11/2026

»PaNaBat« connects and strengthens exchange between companies, universities, and research institutions in Germany and Chile through a networking platform focused on battery raw materials and battery recycling. The industry requires secure, sustainable supply chains and efficient circular systems—especially for lithium. The project establishes coordination offices in both countries and plans and initiates bilateral projects. | Duration: 02/2026 - 01/2029

Project in the Business Area: Hydrogen Technologies and Electrical Energy Storage; Topic: Sustainable Synthesis Products​; Duration: 12/2022 - 11/2028

At Fraunhofer ISE, we are working together with our partners to improve building-integrated photovoltaic solutions in the EU and Switzerland. At the heart of this work is our matrix shingling pilot plant at Fraunhofer ISE's Module-TEC (link). We use this plant to manufacture prototypes for buildingintegrated photovoltaics (BIPV). Our services are aimed at companies that want to improve the efficiency, shading resilience, and aesthetics of their products. | Duration: 11/2023 - 10/2026

The charging capacity of electric vehicles is constantly increasing. For this reason, charging stations on highways or in parking garages will have to deliver many times more power in the future and cannot simply be connected to the low-voltage grid as before. The project aims to develop a power-electronic medium-voltage system technology for electric charging stations and parking garages, thus contributing to the development and production of infrastructure components and the integration of electromobility into the energy system. The core of the development is a compact power electronic module with 2 kV SiC power semiconductors and an MF transformer with an output of 175 kW. | Duration: 07/2021 - 10/2024

One prerequisite for achieving climate neutrality by 2045 is the rapid expansion of heat pumps in the building sector. According to the German government's heat pump campaign, the total number of heat pumps is set to increase from around 2 million at present to over six million by 2030. The “InnoWP” project addresses key challenges for this market ramp-up in the areas of power electronics and semiconductors for the entire performance range of heat pumps in residential buildings, from new single-family homes to larger existing multi-family buildings. | Duration: 04/2024 - 03/2027

Project in the Business Area: Power Electronics, Grids and Smart Systems; Topic: Power Electronics and Grid Integration; Duration: 08/2022 - 07/2025