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E.ON ERC Colloquium
21 June 2013
Aachener Tag der Geowissenschaften at E.ON Energy Research Center
The Geotag 2013 – organized this year by the Institute for Applied Geophysics (GGE) – takes place in June 2013 at E.ON ERC.
This year’s lectures are all about the issues investigation, development and operation of geological reservoirs, as the organizing institute traditionally uses the opportunity to present its area of research.
More information as well as the flyer of Geotag 2013 can be found under the following link:
28 Mai 2013
E.ON ERC Colloquium Prof. Dr.-Ing. Christian Rehtanz, ie3 - Institut für Energiesysteme, Energieeffizienz und Energiewirtschaft, Technische Universität Dortmund
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Christian Rehtanz from the ie3 - Institut für Energiesysteme, Energieeffizienz und Energiewirtschaft, Technische Universität Dortmund, gives a presentation about "Ausbau- und Innovationsbedarf der elektrischen Verteilnetze für die Energiewende (dena-III-Verteilnetzstudie)" in the context of the E.ON Energy Research Center Colloquium on May 28, 2013.
During the following get-together all the participants had the opportunity to discuss this topic.
Registration and contact: colloquium@eonerc.rwth-aachen.de
April 2013
E.ON ERC Annual Report 2012 available
The new E.ON Energy Research Center Annual Report 2012 is now available as printed version and online (download: E.ON Energy Research Center Annual Report 2012 or link -> activities and publications).
Contact: administration@eonerc.rwth-aachen.de
26 April 2013
Girls'Day 2013 at E.ON ERC
This year, the E.ON Energy Research Center again participated very successfully in “Girl’s Day”. 15 girls from Aachen and beyond got an exciting insight into Energy Research.
They passed workshops in the topics "Energy Generation , Usage and Saving in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Georesources and Economics". As part of the program the students were led through an intense schedule of indoor and outdoor activities to learn more about the challenges of sustainable energy supply and the need for interdisciplinary work to address such challenges.
In the outdoor area of the E.ON ERC the girls researched about the principles of geology. In another experiment they analyzed the type of air flow and the velocity of air particles with the help of small bubbles. The challenge of future energy supply was shown with a model of a wind farm. A further section of the E.ON ERC presented how lemons can be used to bring LEDs to light. In the framework of a quiz, the girls could proof their knowledge about environment, energy saving and renewable energy. (Picture: Participants of “Girl’s Day” during an experiment of the Institute for Power Generation and Storage System, PGS, E.ON ERC with Johannes Voss).
General information from RWTH Aachen University: www.rwth-aachen.de/girlsday. General information: www.girls-day.de.
April 2013
Energylandscape - new Web database project now online
As part of a cooperation project between RWTH Aachen University and Forschungszentrum Jülich/JARA, a new database was created, that provides comprehensive overview of the main research areas in energy of the two institutions.
The core competences of all thematic areas of energy research, divided into the upper points of energy resources, conversion / generation, infrastructure, storage and usage are included in this database and stored with contacts of the experts of the respective institutes, allowing easy identification and contact to the energy experts. Access relates to the institutes internally and their external customers, who are interested in a collaboration with RWTH Aachen University or Forschungszentrum Jülich.
The inputs of all participating institutes are available now via the following link: www.energylandscape.rwth-aachen.de, Contact: contact@energylandscape.rwth-aachen.de
Summer 2013
Executive Summer School „Future Energy Management“
Executive Summer School „Future Energy Management“ Courses in Cooperation with RWTH International Academy in Summer 2013:
- Details on the E.ON ERC Webpage Education and Outreach
- More information on the RWTH International Academy website: http://www.academy.rwth-aachen.de/en/executive-summer-school
25 April 2013
E.ON ERC Colloquium Prof. Adele Manzella, Geophysicist - Geothermal coordination CNR-IGG
In the context of the E.ON Energy Research Center Colloquium Series Prof. Adele Manzella from CNR-IGG gave a presentation about "Geothermal Potential: from Italy to Europe, perspectives and case studies" on April 25, 2013.
During the following get-together all the participants had the opportunity to discuss this topic.
February 2013
Movie about E.ON Energy Research Center online
Scientists from the four faculties of Economics, Geo-resources and Materials Technology, Mechanical as well as Electrical Engineering and Information Technology follow a joint vision: They want to explore how a sustainable energy supply can be achieved.
The energy research center of RWTH Aachen University is the result of a public-private partnership between industry and science. Seven professors and more than 130 scientists are currently working on more than 70 research projects. The range of topics extends from renewables and energy storage to intelligent electricity grids and electro mobility as well as the consumer behavior of electricity customers.
This type of interdisciplinary collaboration is presented in the movie and can be viewed at the following link (download 1,5 GB):
http://www.eonerc.rwth-aachen.de/custom/media/EONERC_1080p.mov
20 February 2013
E.ON ERC Colloquium Prof. Dr. Christoph Grimm, TU Kaiserslautern
In the context of the E.ON Energy Research Center Colloquium Series Prof. Dr. Christoph Grimm, TU Kaiserslautern, AG "Design of Cyber-Physical Systems" gave a presentation about "Microelectronic Platforms for the Smart Energy Home" on February 20, 2013.
During the following get-together all the participants had the opportunity to discuss this topic.
24 January 2013
E.ON ERC Colloquium Arjuna Nebel, Wuppertal Institut für Klima, Umwelt, Energie
Mr. Arjuna Nebel from the Wuppertal Institut für Klima, Umwelt und Energie, gave a presentation about " Die Rolle der Netze in der Energiewende " in the context of the E.ON Energy Research Center Colloquium on January 24, 2013.
During the following get-together all the participants had the opportunity to discuss this topic.
22 November 2012
E.ON ERC Colloquium Dr. Fabrizio Sibilla, Nova-Institut and Dr. Pablo Dominguez de Maria, RWTH Aachen University
In the context of the E.ON Energy Research Center Colloquium Series Dr. Fabrizio Sibilla, Nova-Institut and Dr. Pablo Dominguez de Maria, RWTH Aachen University gave a presentation about "Envisaging Cradle-to-Cradle Biorefineries" on November 22, 2012 in front of numerous interested listeners.
During the following get-together all the participants had the opportunity to ask questions and to discuss the topic.
6 November 2012
Visit Smart Grid Delegation Canada to E.ON Energy Research Center, RWTH Aachen University
On November 6, 2012, a Canadian Delegation with representatives from the Canadian Embassy Berlin and Canadian Companies visited E.ON Energy Research Center on their "Canadian Smart Grid Mission to Europe" to discuss future cooperation potentials in the field of Smart Grids with E.ON ERC Institutes, other RWTH Institutes and the RWTH Department of Technology Transfer. In parallel, a discussion about U 15 - U 20 cooperation between German and Canadian Universities was organized, where E.ON ERC together with the RWTH International Office represents RWTH Aachen University in the area of "Energy and Environment".
2012 - 2013
BMBF Research Campus „Electrical Grids of the Future“ at E.ON Energy Research Center, RWTH Aachen University
Prof. De Doncker: „Electrical grids are the bottleneck for the Energiewende. The initiative Forschungscampus "Electrical Grids of the Future" gives the RWTH Campus Cluster "Sustainable Energy" together with stakeholders, industry partners and RWTH institutes the opportunity to develop electrical grids for the future to successfully realize the Energiewende."
The RWTH Campus Cluster "Sustainable Energy" under the lead of Prof. De Doncker, Director of E.ON Energy Research Center, will support the development of the Forschungscampus "Electrical Grids of the Future". Main topics of research are DC grids for transmission and distribution of electrical energy. Together RWTH Aachen University and the industry partners will develop a longterm research strategy to successfully transform the electrical supply into a sustainable system in Germany and internationally. Forschungscampus will be part of RWTH Aachen Campus Cluster "Sustainable Energy" and organized in form of a consortium.
http://www.bmbf.de/press/3350.php
January 8, 2013, the handover of the notification of approval of the research initiative "Research Campus" was celebrated at RWTH Campus Melaten, Manfred-Weck-Haus. Among others, Prof. Reinhart Poprawe and Prof. Rik De Doncker, the two Directors of the RWTH Aachen Research Campi, Prof. Ernst Schmachtenberg, Rector of RWTH Aachen University, Mr Marcel Philipp, Mayor of the city of Aachen, Prof. Günther Schuh, Director of RWTH Aachen Campus GmbH, as well as the Parliamentary State Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), Mr Thomas Rachel, gave speeches. The kick-off meeting was March 5, 2013 in Berlin.
Contact: post_erc@eonerc.rwth-aachen.de, contact@fen.rwth-aachen.de
Web: http://www.fen.rwth-aachen.de
9 November 2012
E.ON ERC at RWTH Wissenschaftsnacht 2012
In the context of “5 vor 12”, the “RWTH Wissenschaftsnacht” took place on November 9, 2012. E.ON Energy Research Center of RWTH Aachen University was present for the third time with an updated exhibit “Forschung & Lehre im Bereich nachhaltiger Energieversorgung – Ein Exponat des E.ON Energy Research Center” and a movie at the Super C with a lot of interested guests.
Professor Dirk Müller, Director of the Institute for Energy Efficient Buildings and Indoor Climate (EBC), gave in addition a presentation about "Energetische Sanierung von Gebäuden - immer ein Erfolg?" at Super C, RWTH Aachen University.
9 November 2012
E.ON ERC Colloquium Prof. Seung-Ki Sul, Seoul National University, Korea
Prof. Seung-Ki Sul from the Seoul National University, Korea, gave a presentation about "Series connection of current source converter in the view point of control and implementation issues" in the context of the E.ON Energy Research Center Colloquium on November 9, 2012.
During the following get-together all the participants had the opportunity to discuss this topic.
9 October 2012
E.ON ERC - Energy Hills Colloquium, presentation: Prof. Dr. ir. Dr. h.c. Rik De Doncker
In the joint organized E.ON ERC – Energy Hills Colloquium, Univ.-Prof. Dr. ir. Dr. h.c. Rik W. De Doncker, Director of E.ON Energy Research Center, RWTH Aachen University and President of Energy Hills, gave a presentation about "Chances for cooperation in energy innovation in the Euregio Maas-Rhine" on October 9, 2012 in front of numerous interested guests.
During the following get-together, the participants had the opportunity to discuss this content.
25 September 2012
E.ON ERC Colloquium Jürgen Apfelbeck, University Stuttgart
Jürgen Apfelbeck from the Institute of "Energiewirtschaft und Rationelle Energieanwendung", University of Stuttgart, gave a presentation about "Modellansätze zur Berücksichtigung von operativem und strategischem Engpassmanagement bei der Analyse von Elektrizitätsmärkten" in the context of the E.ON Energy Research Center Colloquium on September 25, 2012.
During the following get-together the participants had the opportunity to discuss this topic.
18 September 2012
Visit German Center for Research and Innovation (GCRI), New York and RWTH Liaison Office, New York
On 18 September 2012, Dr. Sabine Vogel had a meeting with Dr. Joann Halpern (Director), Jennifer Audet (Program Assistant) and Andrea Deierlein (Communications Officer) during a visit of the German Center For Research and Innovation in New York. The meeting offered a good opportunity to discuss the work from ERC and GCR as well as future cooperation possibilities (News Twitter https://twitter.com/gcri_ny/status/248173384452685824).
In a second meeting with Gabriella Skwara (Managing Director) from RWTH Aachen University Liaison Office in New York, a further exchange of information and work as well as future collaboration, e.g. marketing and industry contacts was discussed.
14 September 2012
Workshop at Research Center FREEDM ERC, Raleigh, North Carolina, USA
The first FREEDM International Workshop was held on September 14, 2012 in Raleigh, North Carolina. This workshop offered a excellent opportunity to share research results, discuss further international collaboration and student exchange issues, and strengthen the international partnerships of FREEDM. RWTH Aachen University, E.ON ERC and ETHZ are international partners in the NSF (National Science Foundation) Engineering Research Center FREEDM. FREEDM is also one of the ERC partners in our "International Energy Cooperation Program (IECP)". Prof. Rik W. De Doncker, Dr. Sabine Vogel, Stefan Engel and Thomas Butschen represented RWTH Aachen Unitersity - E.ON Energy Research Center.
More information about FREEDM: http://www.freedm.ncsu.edu/
July 2012
Project FINSENY (Future INternet for Smart ENergY)
The Institute for Automation of Complex Power Systems actively contributes to the FI-PPP project FINSENY (Future INternet for Smart ENergY) within the FP7 programme of the European Commission. This interdisciplinary project incorporates the vision of a sustainable Smart Energy system in Europe and will define how new ICT functionality can contribute to the development of Smart Energy Systems for Smart Buildings, Micro-grids, Electric Mobility, Electronic market places for energy and the electricity distribution network. The movie shows how the interdisciplinary research performed at the E.ON Energy Research Center supports the project goals of FINSENY (download movie).