Many hope that electricity prices will return to pre-corona levels. A study by Prof. Dr. Mario Liebensteiner from Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) sees little chance of this happening. From a scientific perspective, there will be no return to the previous...

With the help of a supercapacitor, Coburg researchers were able to show how electricity can be stored in concrete. “Imagine if we could use concrete not only for structural reasons, but also as a huge energy store,” says Prof. Dr. Markus Weber. Coburg Master’s...

In the “MS-Tankstelle” project, Fraunhofer ISE worked with industrial partners to develop the medium-voltage system technology for future fast-charging stations that will enable peak loads of several megawatts. The number of e-vehicles in Germany is increasing the need...

A new paper from the “Energy Systems of the Future” (ESYS) initiative concludes that a secure energy supply can be achieved in the future without relying on base-load power plants. Experts from the joint science academy initiative—comprising acatech, Leopoldina, and the German...

What happens to disused electricity pylons? In Florida, the answer is surprising: they are submerged—literally. Recently, ten robust structures were sunk approximately 16 nautical miles off Key West in the Gulf of Mexico to create an artificial reef. This marks the beginning of an...

A groundbreaking project to improve power supply efficiency has been successfully implemented in Munich. Grid operator SWM Infrastruktur has launched the prototype of a 110,000-volt high-voltage superconductor at the Menzing substation. The project, developed in collaboration with...

Fraunhofer IEE is developing a new type of power unit for the drive and grid connection of electric vehicles – including grid-forming properties to promote grid stability. Modern electric vehicles rely on multiple converters, such as AC or DC chargers, drive converters, and...

E.ON and RWTH Aachen University are working together to determine how much measurement technology is needed in low-voltage grids to reliably assess grid status. With the rise of decentralized power generation and new energy consumers, accurate knowledge of grid conditions has become...

The German electricity grid could already transport significantly more electricity if existing grid capacity were better utilized, according to a recent study by the VDE Energy Technology Society (VDE ETG). The study explores ways to optimize grid congestion management and adapt the...

Bayernwerk Netz GmbH is set to become the first regional distribution grid operator in Germany to deploy a grid-serving storage system. This innovative initiative aims to enhance the integration of renewable energy into the electricity grid while reducing the need for costly grid...