Research in Germany: Research Projects

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Large solar panels in New Mexico, USA. © Getty Images

Less is More: Thinner and More Effective Solar Cells

The project “SiThinSolar” not only aims to increase the use of new materials; researchers from the Halle region are also trying to gain a better understanding of the microstructures of silicon.

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Valuable high-temperature heat which is surplus to requirements is often available in industrial processes and in solar thermal power plants. Wouldn't it be good to develop versatile thermal energy storage devices to store this surplus energy for use as and when required?

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