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Der 3. Perowskit-Workshop am KIT vom 11. Oktober 2024 war mit über 90 Teilnehmenden ein riesiger Erfolg. Das reichhaltige Programm eröffnete neue Perspektiven und inspirierte Diskussionen zur Intensivierung der Zusammenarbeit in der Perowskit-Photovoltaik. Ein besonderer Dank gilt allen Referent*innen aus Industrie und Wissenschaft, die ihre wertvollen Erkenntnisse und ihr Fachwissen geteilt haben.

On February 28th and 29th, 2024, we had the honor of welcoming numerous distinguished visitors from science and industry to the 'Power-to-Molecules' workshop at KIT. Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) organized this workshop together with the National Renewable Energy Lab (NREL). Our goal was to bring together diverse expertise across the technological value chain to evaluate the Power-to-X field, baseline existing technologies, assess the impact of emerging disruptive technologies on the future deployment of Power-to-X technologies, determine research and development priorities and ultimately provide a vision for the future role of Power-to-X in our pursuit of net-zero emissions. Particular attention was paid to identifying the integration and scale-up activities needed to accelerate deployment and adoption of Power-to-X technologies at a scale that will make a global impact on the energy system. A key outcome from the workshop will be a peer-reviewed journal article describing these research priorities and our vision for the future.

We are still thrilled by the positive atmosphere and high level of dedication demonstrated by the participants during the event. They not only actively participated but also initiated concrete steps for the further development of the ideas discussed and for a continued cooperation. We are convinced that this workshop has laid the foundation for fruitful cooperation between KIT and NREL in the field of Power-to-X. In this spirit, we look forward to continuing our partnership to advance this important topic together.

Our sincere thanks goes to all the speakers and participants who contributed to the success of this workshop. Special thanks also goes to the organizing team and the support provided by Peter F. Green, Deputy Laboratory Director and Chief Research Officer at NREL, and Oliver Kraft, Vice President Research at KIT, without whom this event would not have been possible!

On January 29, Prof. Dr. Thomas Hirth, Vice President of KIT, had the pleasure of welcoming Dr.-Ing. Christian Bruch, CEO of the multinational DAX company Siemens Energy, at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), KIT Campus North. He was accompanied by a high-profile delegation of prominent executives, including Vinod Philip, Member of the Executive Board, and Prof. Dr. Iliana Portugues, Vice President Innovation Center Berlin.

As part of a lecture and tour program, representatives of Siemens Energy gained deep insights into the diverse research activities and modern experimental facilities of energy research at KIT. Special attention was given to the Energy Lab and the Hydrogen Test Center HyKA during this visit. This also provided an opportunity for personal exchanges with some of our leading researchers. A particular focus of the visit was on discussing future cooperation opportunities between KIT and Siemens Energy. Additional steps were agreed upon at the board level.

This encounter marks a further step in strengthening the collaboration between one of Germany's leading technical education and research institutions and a globally operating energy company.

The KIT Energy Center says goodbye to Professor Dr.-Ing. Robert Stieglitz, who died suddenly and unexpectedly on December 6th, 2023 at the age of 58. Robert Stieglitz was appointed Head of the Institute for Neutron Physics and Reactor Technology in 2009 and was an active and highly valued member of the steering committee of the KIT Energy Center for many years. Our condolences go out to his family and loved ones. We will always honor our colleague's memory. You have the opportunity to share your memories and condolences of Professor Robert Stieglitz using the link below. Please use the comment function.

Wir gratulieren Frau Dr. Martha Frysztacki zur Auszeichnung mit dem Erna-Scheffler-Förderpreis 2023 für ihre Doktorarbeit.

Diese alle zwei Jahre vergebene Auszeichnung wird an Nachwuchswissenschaftlerinnen des Karlsruher Instituts für Technologie (KIT) verliehen, die im Rahmen ihrer wissenschaftlichen Arbeiten herausragende Leistungen erbracht haben. Die Preisverleihung fand am 20. Oktober 2023 im Bundesverfassungsgericht statt.

Den diesjährigen Dissertationspreis erhielt Dr. Martha Fryzstacki für ihre am Institut für angewandte Informatik (IAI) des KIT verfasste Arbeit „The Role of Spatial Scale in Electricity System Optimisations“ (Gutachter: Prof. Dr. Veit Hagenmeyer).

Myriam E. Gil Bardají (KIT), Coordinator of EERA JP-ES Energy Storage, gives you a brief overview of what is EERA's Joint Programme on Energy Storage all about.
If you're interested in learning more about energy storage and its role in shaping the future energy system in Europe, check out also the website: EERA Joint Programme Energy Storage

Das KIT-Zentrum Energie freut sich, bekannt zu geben, dass Herr Dr. Emil Kraft vom Institut für Industriebetriebslehre und Industrielle Produktion (IIP) am KIT den EEX Group Excellence Award erhalten hat. Sein prämiertes Paper "Stochastic optimization of trading strategies in sequential electricity markets" wurde im European Journal of Operational Research veröffentlicht.