Energy
How can we save energy for later?
Teaching
Empa
Converting electricity into hydrogen in order to store sustainable energy over a longer period is a hot topic. With the expertise and the tools of Empa researchers, a master's student at ETH Zurich has investigated whether the use of a so-called power-to-hydrogen-to-power system in a multi-family house makes sense.
Accelerating battery research with robots
Research
Empa
Empa researchers want to accelerate the development of urgently needed new energy storage systems with the help of the Aurora battery robot. The Aurora project is part of the European research initiative Battery2030+, which was recently awarded over 150 million euros in funding by the EU. In addition, the project is part of the ETH Board's "Open Research Data" initiative, which promotes digitization and free access to research data.
How can cobalt be reduced in EV batteries?
Research
PSI
The electrification of transport is increasing. This means, more batteries are needed. However, some of these batteries contain an extremely problematic raw material: cobalt. PSI is researching alternatives.
Analog & digital: best of both worlds in one energy-efficient system
Research
EPFL
The fusion of 2D semiconductors and ferroelectric materials could lead to joint digital and analog information processing, with significant improvement in energy consumption, electronic device performance, and lead to novel functionalities.
Neighbors can influence your decision to buy solar panels
Research
EPFL
An EPFL study carried out in Vaud Canton has shed light on the factors that can prompt people to buy solar panels. It found that having neighbors with solar panels plays a significant role, alongside more well-known influences, such as our social circle.
Computation Model Paves the Way for More Efficient Energy Systems
Research
EPFL
EPFL researchers make theoretical breakthrough in thermoelectric material to better harness waste heat for sustainable energy.
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