➀ Data centres, driven by AI and cloud computing, are energy-intensive and face an environmental challenge due to their high power consumption.

➁ Current solutions like renewable energy and advanced cooling systems are insufficient to meet the growing demand for data processing and storage.

➂ Nuclear power is proposed as a potential solution for powering data centres, offering sustainable energy with benefits such as high energy density and low emissions, though challenges like safety concerns and high costs remain.

➀ Vishay has introduced a new AEC-Q200 qualified thick film power resistor, the LTO 150H, which can handle up to 75J of pulse energy in 0.1 seconds.;

➁ The resistor is designed for high-power and high-reliability applications across various industries including automotive, industrial, energy, telecom, and defense, offering enhanced protection against short transient pulses;

➂ Features include high power dissipation, low thermal resistance, compact design, and support for temperatures up to +175°C.

➀ The new regulation under § 14a EnWG allows grid operators to manage the power consumption of large consumers like heat pumps and electric vehicle charging stations to ensure grid stability.

➁ Fraunhofer CINES held a workshop with grid operators, researchers, consulting firms, and industry partners to address challenges in the low-voltage network sector.

➂ The insights were published in a whitepaper that discusses current issues and future long-term usage options for the requirements of § 14a EnWG.

➀ Texas Instruments (TI) has released a three-phase energy metrology reference design, TIDA-010244, which uses isolated high-performance multichannel ADCs for accurate measurements.

➁ The design supports Class 0.2S accuracy, measures current and voltage across all AC mains lines, and enables high sampling rates for power quality features like harmonic analysis.

➂ This reference design is suitable for various applications including electricity meters, power quality analyzers, and EV or AC charging stations, providing flexibility in choosing between cost and performance optimizations.

➀ Researchers from the University of Tokyo have developed a cost-effective method to test lithium-ion batteries for overheating, aiding in the design of safer batteries.

➁ The new method involves creating a miniature battery that is more prone to thermal runaway, allowing easier study in laboratory settings.

➂ By using a thermal runaway factor (TRF), the method evaluates the likelihood of a battery overheating based on its energy storage, volume-to-surface ratio, and material properties.

➀ The University of Duisburg-Essen introduces Prof. Dr. Florian Ziel;

➁ Ziel's research focuses on data science in energy and environment;

➂ Ziel develops algorithms for efficient data analysis and pattern recognition.

➀ The Reiner Lemoine Institute (RLI), in collaboration with other institutions, demonstrates the potential of heat storage systems in Berlin's quest for climate-neutral heating;

➁ The project highlights the importance of land availability, legal uncertainties, and geological conditions for the implementation of heat storage solutions;

➂ Seasonal heat storage systems, particularly aquifer heat storage, are suggested as suitable for Berlin, helping to shift excess heat from summer to winter and increase the use of renewable energy sources.

➀ Researchers are developing nuclear batteries that could last for decades or even millennia without recharging, offering a promising alternative to lithium-ion batteries.

➁ The technology uses carbon-14, a radioactive isotope of carbon, which emits beta particles that can be safely shielded with thin materials.

➂ By enhancing the energy conversion efficiency through a titanium dioxide-based semiconductor sensitized with a ruthenium-based dye, the researchers achieved a significant increase in efficiency from 0.48% to 2.86%.

➀ The Fraunhofer CINES excellence cluster provides recommendations for achieving a climate-neutral industry in Germany by 2045;

➁ Emphasis on the role of electricity and hydrogen as central energy carriers and the importance of energy infrastructure development;

➂ Discusses the challenges and opportunities for cost-effective and competitive energy systems, including the development of hydrogen infrastructure and electricity pricing.

➀ An international research team has developed a novel electrochemical catalyst for sustainable hydrogen production;

➁ The catalyst, based on a Ru nanocluster with a core-shell structure, shows high performance and stability with minimal use of precious metals;

➂ It outperforms platinum catalysts in hydrogen evolution reaction efficiency and has potential for commercial applications.

➀ The Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) is establishing a unique research environment at the High Power Grid Lab (HPGL) to study the behavior of innovative power grid components under realistic conditions.

➁ The test platform is designed to mimic real power grids and will focus on low and medium voltage networks for regional electricity distribution.

➂ The HPGL is scheduled to be operational by 2030 and is being funded with 32.8 million euros from the Helmholtz Association's strategic expansion investment fund.

Dr. Kathrin Goldammer has been appointed as a Honorary Professor at HTW Berlin, starting from the summer semester of 2025. She brings extensive practical experience in the energy sector and expertise in applied energy research to the Bachelor and Master programs in Renewable Energies.

Goldammer has been teaching at HTW Berlin as a lecturer since 2023, focusing on the economic aspects of renewable energy utilization.

Her teaching focuses on energy and electricity economics, energy policy, and social frameworks for the use of renewable energies. Goldammer emphasizes problem-based learning, using practical cases and specific questions related to energy economics to teach her students.

➀ Researchers at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) have demonstrated the production of climate-friendly fuels like kerosene using Power-to-Liquid (P2L) methods from CO₂, water, and green electricity.

➁ In the Kopernikus P2X project, an innovative and highly efficient co-electrolysis process has been coupled with fuel synthesis for the first time at an industrial scale of 220 kilowatts.

➂ The Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) is funding this project.

➀ The European power supply system is undergoing a transformation due to the energy transition, with more and more facilities feeding into the decentralized power grid through power electronics.

➁ The InterSCADA project aims to develop a modular SCADA platform that will help grid operators across Europe maintain system stability in increasingly hybrid AC/DC power grids.

➂ The platform is designed to be flexible and adaptable to dynamic network situations, and will be tested in four European countries to ensure its replicability in diverse geographical environments and regulatory and technical requirements.

➀ Epishine, a Swedish specialist in printed organic solar cells, is collaborating with tesa, an adhesive tape manufacturer, to develop printed electronics production processes.

➁ The aim is to integrate printed solar cells, flexible sensors, or interactive displays on adhesive substrates.

➂ Jona Bergqvist, CTO of Epishine, highlights the challenges in selecting encapsulation adhesives for organic and printed electronics.

➀ Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. 推出了适用于高电压商业应用的新系列表面贴装多层陶瓷电容器 (MLCCs)。

➁ 新款 MLCCs 提供七种尺寸，扩展了 Vishay 现有的高电压 MLCCs 的电容范围。

➂ 这些 MLCCs 使用超稳定的 C0G (NP0) 介电材料，并提供多种应用，包括能源、工业自动化、消费电子和电信基础设施等。

➀ The topic of heating, renovation, and energy has caused dissatisfaction and resignation in society;

➁ Professor Dr. Michael Schaub discusses the current situation and the use of heat pumps;

➂ The cost of converting to a Propan heat pump and the challenges of energy efficiency are addressed.