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As Switzerland continues to champion renewable energy, setting unique transparency targets for 2025, innovative research is paving the way for the next generation of solar technology. A key player in this evolution is the PEARL project, a Horizon Europe initiative focused on developing flexible perovskite solar cells.

🤝 Global Partnerships Driving Innovation: Scaling Long-Duration Storage⚡️ 🔋 Dii’s Associated Partner Phoenix Contact is contributing its expertise in advanced automation and safety systems to support Endua, an Australian start-up developing modular hydrogen-powered energy storage systems. 💡Phoenix Contact’s control technology enables Endua to automate an integrated hydrogen energy storage solution designed for off-grid consumers, industries, and remote communities. 🔍 Zooming in: • Endua’s Hydrogen Power Bank is a modular system based on electrolysis using renewable energy. • Hydrogen is stored in transportable container units and later converted back into electricity via fuel cells. • Unlike conventional lithium-ion batteries, this allows for storage over several days, supporting a more resilient energy supply. 🌏 The first generation of test systems has already been developed and deployed in Australia for demonstration and testing. With Phoenix Contact’s global presence and technical support, these systems can be scaled internationally — paving the way for broader applications of long-duration storage solutions. 🔗 More details in the comments 👇

We are pleased to introduce one of our new members: Leap Solutions ❇️ Leap Solutions delivers consulting and development services across energy technologies, with a strong focus on Power-to-X facilities, biogas plants, and energy storage systems. Alongside consulting services, Leap Solutions develops proprietary products in collaboration with researchers and technology partners. Examples include an advanced tool for precise and autonomous impedance analysis in power circuits already used by several European TSOs to support grid stability. Leap combines technical expertise with a pragmatic approach, helping clients navigate complex energy projects from concept to implementation. Their work bridges innovation and real-world application, ensuring solutions are ambitious, reliable, and actively support the global energy transition.

⚡ We are testing new control strategies that make renewable energy integration more stable and reliable. 🔋 Balancing electricity supply and demand is increasingly complex as renewables grow. Under the leadership of professors Emilio Pérez Soler and Ignacio Peñarrocha-Alós, our group is developing predictive models and deep reinforcement learning algorithms to optimize how batteries participate in electricity markets, while new methods for estimating lithium-ion battery health help extend their lifetime. ☀️ We’ve also shown that renewable plants can stay connected longer through advanced control, reinforcing overall grid stability. The final experimental validation is now underway on our real-time testing platform. This project has also built collaborations with the UPV, Tyndall National Institute (Ireland), Virtual Vehicle Research GmbH (Austria), and companies Abervian | Product Engineering and HESStec (Hybrid Energy Storage Solutions Ltd). 🔗 Publications: https://lnkd.in/dNvGgKCz

In this fast-moving time of realising the potential of renewable energy applications in manufacturing, quality and precision are vital. The requirement for high precision, and the ability to deliver high quantities in consistent high quality to a complex design while constantly pushing technology limits all create ongoing challenges for GreenTech. As the technology evolves, Veco is emerging as a pioneer in exploring how to offer the most efficiency in terms of performance and costs. Discover more in our latest blog: https://hubs.li/Q03MfL9k0 #renewables #greentech #sustainability #microprecision #electroforming

The National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE) has invited proposals for pilot projects from startups developing innovative technologies in #greenhydrogen production and utilization. https://lnkd.in/gWbirT3f

The National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE) has invited proposals for pilot projects from startups developing innovative technologies in #GreenHydrogen production and utilization. https://lnkd.in/gd3pw2Uf

Swiss startup Unbound Potential is shaking up energy storage with its membrane-free redox flow battery, aiming for a pilot project by mid next year. By eliminating costly membranes and complex stacks, their design promises lower costs, longer lifespans (20,000+ cycles), and up to 85% roundtrip efficiency. Backed by €14.4 million in pre-seed funding, Unbound is moving fast to scale this simple, robust battery tech—potentially transforming grid storage and renewables integration. One to watch in the race for next-gen energy storage! 👉 https://ow.ly/PT6q50X0Fb7 #EnergyStorage #Battery #Innovation #CleanTech #Renewables #Sustainability #EnergyTransition