CEA-Liten - Sur le même thème https://liten.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/2015/2014-Annual-Report.aspx CEA-Liten (Laboratory of Innovation for New Energy Technologies and Nanomaterials) is the first European institute entirely dedicated to energy transition. Its activities focus on several key areas: solar energy, network management, storage including batteries and hydrogen in a logic of energy efficiency and circular economy. en-US https://liten.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/PublishingImages/Home/CEA-Liten-Logo.png CEA-Liten - Sur le même thème https://liten.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english Wattway photovoltaic road paving slabs certified compliant https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/2024/wattway-photovoltaic-road-paving-slab-certified-compliant.aspx Wattway is a French innovation, the fruit of several years of joint R&D by Colas, a world leader in transport infrastructure, and the CEA-Liten laboratories in the frame of l’ITE INES.2S.. As the world's first circulatory photovoltaic pavement, it can be installed on existing roadways to generate renewable electricity. The latest version of the Wattway pavement has just been certified to current IEC standards in the photovoltaic sector, like any standard solar panel - an exciting result and a world first for a circulable module. Photovoltaic solar power ; Renewable energies ; Innovation for industry Researchers ; Companies ; Institutions Ines News INES 2.S;COLAS;wattway;road;paving slab;compliant;photovoltaic;renewable electricity;IEC standards;solar panels; Thu, 14 Mar 2024 11:00:00 GMT Inauguration of a HIC enclosure to support the development of the metallurgical industry https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/2024/HIC-metallurgical-industries.aspx The CALHIPSO project aims to promote the development of the metallurgical industry in France by installing two Hot Isostatic Compression (HIC) chambers: the first on our site, inaugurated on 8 February, and the second in Le Creusot, Bourgogne. The project benefits from the know-how of each partner, including CNRS, FRAMATOME, CEMEF and the University of Bourgogne. This alliance promises to lead to significant advances in the field of metallurgy. Energies ; Environment ; Innovation for industry ; New industrial production processes ; Characterisation Companies ; general public ; Institutions ; Journalists ; Researchers Liten Articles & files ; News ; Découvertes et avancées characterisation;metallurgy;France2030;Energy;Material;HIC;simulation; Thu, 08 Feb 2024 11:00:00 GMT Reducing the photovoltaic industry's environmental footprint by saving silver https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/2024/reducing-silver-photovoltaic.aspx By 2022, 15% of the world's silver supply will be devoted to the photovoltaic industry: significantly reducing its use is crucial to the industry's future financial and environmental viability. Our teams at INES have therefore set themselves the ambitious challenge of reducing its current consumption from 35mg/Wp to just 5mg/Wp by 2030. Energies ; Renewable energies ; Solar energy ; Photovoltaic solar power ; Environment ; Materials Companies ; Institutions ; Journalists ; Researchers Ines Article ; News ; Découvertes et avancées silver;Solar;photovoltaic;solar cells;Environment;Energy;Material;silicium;reducing; Mon, 29 Jan 2024 11:00:00 GMT Dehydrogenation coupling of a LOHC and a SOFC fuel cell for the production of hydrogen and clean electricity https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/Hydrogen-Vector/Dehydrogenation-coupling-LOHC-SOFC-fuel-cell-production-hydrogen-clean-electricity.aspx As part of the European Unlohcked project, we are working with our international partners to study innovative liquid organic carriers (LOHCs) as a promising technology for transporting and storing hydrogen in liquid form... Hydrogen ; Fuel cells Researchers ; Companies ; Institutions Liten News fuel cell;simulation;SOFC;modelisation;CO2;LOHC;tranport;electrocity;UNLOHCKED;Renewable;hydrogen;vector;catalysis;Europe; Mon, 15 Jan 2024 11:00:00 GMT [Tandem Perovskite-Silicon] Enel Green Power and CEA achieve 28.4% efficiency for a 9 cm² cell https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/PV-High-Efficiency/Enel-Green-Power-CEA-achieve-28-4-efficiency.aspx The CEA at INES, ENEL Green Power and its Sicilian affiliate 3SUN, are in the race to develop the two-terminal perovskite-silicon tandem technology to achieve as fast as possible the highest efficiencies compatible with industrial process integration. They have set a new record for a PIN architecture cell with a conversion efficiency of 28.4% on 9 cm² with shading correction. Photovoltaic solar power Researchers ; Companies Ines News tandem;Perovskite;pin;solarcell;Enel Green Power;record;Silicon;conversion;photovoltaic; Tue, 19 Dec 2023 11:00:00 GMT World Energy Outlook 2023 - What the IEA forecasts https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/2023/weo-IEA-forecasts.aspx Every year, the IEA World Energy Outlook provides in-depth analysis and strategic perspectives on the global energy system. At a time of geopolitical tensions and fragile energy markets, the 2023 edition explores how structural changes in energy economies and uses are influencing the world and how to meet growing energy demand, against a backdrop of environmental urgency. Thibaud Fleury, Head of Market and Development, Solar PV and Smart Grids, explains the key messages. Energies ; Renewable energies ; Solar energy ; Photovoltaic solar power Companies ; Institutions ; Journalists ; Researchers Ines Articles & files ; News renewable energy;Solar;smart grid;photovoltaic;weo;net zero emission;Energy;IEA;Environment;analysis; Tue, 05 Dec 2023 11:00:00 GMT First TOPCon solar cells adapted for space missions https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/PV-Everywhere/TOPCon-solar-cells-space.aspx We have successfully produced alternative, ultra-thin TOPCon solar devices for space using industry-standard equipment. Developed as part of the CARLAH project supported by the European Space Agency, these devices reach a thickness of just 60 µm and are adapted to the specific constraints of space missions. Energies ; Renewable energies ; Solar energy ; Photovoltaic solar power ; New technologies Companies ; Institutions ; Journalists ; Researchers Ines Articles & files ; Article ; News space;topcon;solar cell;Solar;Renewable energies; Wed, 29 Nov 2023 11:00:00 GMT Paving the way for more sustainable Hydrogen systems in the EU https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/Hydrogen-Vector/More-sustainable-Hydrogen-systems-EU.aspx ​The European Union has set the target of an economically and socially sustainable carbon-neutral economy by 2050. And hydrogen could play a key role in Europe's net-zero future, providing solutions for transportation, heating, industrial processes, and energy storage. Hydrogen ; Fuel cells Researchers ; Companies ; Institutions Liten News Environment;electrolysis;vehicle;european project;stack;electric mobility;Material;ecoconception;PEMFC;hydrogen;Fuel cells; Tue, 14 Nov 2023 11:00:00 GMT Our first tool dedicated to the analysis of the environmental impact of photovoltaic power plants is officially developed https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/2023/tool-environmental-photovoltaic.aspx We have developed EcoSPV, an original impact analysis tool dedicated to photovoltaic solar power plants. With EcoPV for panels, and EcoSS for battery storage, this tool increases the eco-design potential of the French and European solar industry. Energies ; Renewable energies ; Solar energy ; Photovoltaic solar power ; Environment ; New technologies ; Tools & research instruments Companies ; general public ; Institutions ; Journalists ; Researchers Ines Articles & files ; Article ; News photovoltaic;tool;Energy;Environment;sustainability;life cycle assessment; Tue, 24 Oct 2023 10:00:00 GMT CARBON, supported by its partners, confirms its technological roadmap and speeds up on the 6th generation of solar cells! https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/2023/PR-CARBON.aspx ​CARBON, an innovative player in a photovoltaics sector experiencing a full rebirth, continues to unfold its technological roadmap. Innovation for industry ; Photovoltaic solar power Researchers ; Companies Ines Press release press release;carbon;solar cells;photovoltaic; Thu, 19 Oct 2023 10:00:00 GMT [Tandem Perovskite-Silicon] Enel Green Power and CEA improve their efficiency record to 27.1% on 9 cm² https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/PV-High-Efficiency/Enel-Green-Power-and-CEA-improve-their-efficiency-record-to-27-1-on-9-cm.aspx The CEA at INES, ENEL Green Power and its Sicilian subsidiary 3SUN have just achieved a new record for a PIN architecture cell, with a conversion efficiency of 27.1% over 9 cm² with shading correction. Photovoltaic solar power Researchers ; Companies ; Institutions Ines News tandem;record;Cell;PV;Perovskite; Fri, 09 Jun 2023 10:00:00 GMT Perovskite mini-modules in orbit around the earth https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/PV-Everywhere/Perovskite-mini-modules-in-orbit-around-the-earth.aspx This is a first of its kind in Europe and a premiere for the CEA at INES in the field of photovoltaics Photovoltaic solar power Researchers ; Companies ; Institutions Ines News Perovskite;Solar;space;nano-satellite;satellite;cells;module; Wed, 17 May 2023 10:00:00 GMT New insights into what makes solid-oxide electrolyzer cells mechanically robust https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/Hydrogen-Vector/New-insights-into-what-makes-solid-oxide-electrolyzer-cells-mechanically-robust.aspx ​As a key driver of the energy transition, hydrogen has the capacity to curb the greenhouse gas (GhG) emissions of hard-to-abate sectors like heavy transportation and certain industries—but only if the hydrogen is produced using decarbonized processes... Hydrogen Researchers ; Companies ; Institutions Liten News energy transition;robust;HTE;electrolyzer;hydrogen;cells;electrolysis;solid-oxide; Fri, 05 May 2023 10:00:00 GMT PEMFC for heavy transportation https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/Low-Carbon-Mobility/PEMFC-for-heavy-transportation.aspx ​​The current maximum operating temperature for commercial PEMFCs of 80°C acts as a brake to the wider use of this technology in the decarbonizing of the heavy transportation sector. Fuel cells Researchers ; Companies ; Institutions Liten News Wed, 05 Apr 2023 10:00:00 GMT A PEMFC with integrated power converter https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/Hydrogen-Vector/A-PEMFC-with-integrated-power-converter.aspx ​Two of the major challenges around fuel cell systems are making them more compact and reducing heat loss. The CEA's SmartFuelCell concept features a DC-DC power converter integrated directly into the fuel-cell stack's bipolar plate—parts of the mechanical system and cooling circuit are shared. Hydrogen ; Fuel cells Researchers ; Companies ; Institutions Liten News european project;fuel cell;convertor;FLHYSAFE;stack;EU; Fri, 17 Mar 2023 11:00:00 GMT [Tandem Perovskite-Silicon] Enel Green Power and CEA are back with a record efficiency of 26.5% on 9 cm² https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/PV-High-Efficiency/Enel-Green-Power-and-CEA-are-back-with-record-efficiency-2023-03.aspx CEA at INES, ENEL Green Power and its subsidiary 3SUN of Catania, are developing the tandem perovskite-silicon technology with two terminals to reach the highest industrially feasible efficiencies as soon as possible. Their new record obtained for a PIN architecture cell is a conversion efficiency of 26.5% on 9 cm² with shading correction. Photovoltaic solar power Researchers ; Companies Ines News tandem;Perovskite;Enel Green Power;record;PV;silicium;Efficiency; Wed, 15 Mar 2023 11:00:00 GMT Ultra-thin heterojunction photovoltaic cells for space https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/PV-Everywhere/Ultra-thin-heterojunction-photovoltaic-cells-for-space.aspx ​As thin as a hair, these silicon solar cells are developed by the CEA at INES and are bound to travel in space. Photovoltaic solar power Researchers ; Companies ; Institutions Ines News Solar;space;photovoltaic;cells;ultra-thin;heterojunction; Tue, 21 Feb 2023 11:00:00 GMT European Project JUST-GREEN AFRH2ICA https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/Hydrogen-Vector/European-Project-JUST-GREEN-AFRH2ICA.aspx ​Promoting a JUST transition to GREEN hydrogen in AFRICA Hydrogen Researchers ; Companies ; Institutions Liten News JUST-GREEN AFRH2ICA;european project;hydrogen;Africa;green hydrogen; Mon, 20 Feb 2023 11:00:00 GMT Liquid molecules that can absorb and release hydrogen https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/Hydrogen-Vector/Liquid-molecules-that-can-absorb-and-release-hydrogen.aspx Liquid organic hydrogen carriers, or LOHCs, can absorb hydrogen and release it when needed. In research conducted for a Carnot Network project, the CEA is developing innovative LOHCs that leverage the reversible hydrogenation-dehydrogenation reactions of certain non-toxic organic compounds. Hydrogen Researchers ; Companies ; Institutions Liten News GBL-BDO;hydrogen;LOHC;reactor;Molecule;Liquid;hydrogenation; Tue, 31 Jan 2023 11:00:00 GMT Reaching very low carbon photovoltaic panels https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/PV-High-Efficiency/Reaching-very-low-carbon-photovoltaic-panels.aspx The CEA at INES has produced a demonstrator panel with a carbon footprint of 317 kgCO2eq/kWp. This achievement, which incorporates several innovations, makes our laboratories among the leaders in Europe. Photovoltaic solar power Researchers ; Companies Ines News Tue, 24 Jan 2023 11:00:00 GMT [Tandem Perovskite-Silicon] Enel Green Power and CEA at INES improve their record with 25.8% of efficiency on 9cm² https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/PV-High-Efficiency/Enel-Green-Power-and-CEA-INES-improve-their-record-with-25-8-of-efficiency-on-9cm.aspx The CEA at INES, in collaboration with ENEL Green Power and its subsidiary 3SUN in Catania, are developing the two-terminal perovskite-silicon tandem technology with the aim of achieving high efficiency devices that can be industrialized as soon as possible. A new record has just been obtained with a PIN-architecture cell at a conversion efficiency of 25.8% over 9 cm² with shading correction. Photovoltaic solar power Researchers ; Companies Ines News tandem;Perovskite;Enel Green Power;silicium;Efficiency;INES; Tue, 20 Dec 2022 11:00:00 GMT A high-voltage photovoltaic system for railways https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/PV-Systems/A-high-voltage-photovoltaic-system-for-railways.aspx The SNCF and SNCF Réseau have just entered into a collaboration with the CEA at the INES to develop photovoltaic systems capable of operating at voltages of up to 9000Vdc. Photovoltaic solar power Researchers ; Companies ; Institutions Ines News photovoltaic;raccord-D;PV;sncf;project;system; Fri, 16 Dec 2022 11:00:00 GMT The CEA @CES 2023 https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/2022/cea-ces-2023.aspx For a new consecutive year, the CEA will be present at CES, at EUREKA PARK with a device including a technological innovation and 4 startups that allow to encompass three major transitions of the moment that are health, energy and digital. Energies ; Health & life sciences ; New technologies ; Innovation for industry Institutions ; Journalists ; Companies Saclay News CES; Wed, 30 Nov 2022 11:00:00 GMT [Environmental Footprint] Reducing the amount of silver used in the manufacture of photovoltaic cells https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/PV-High-Efficiency/Reducing-the-amount-of-silver-used-in-the-manufacture-of-photovoltaic-cells.aspx The large-scale deployment of solar energy and the sustainability of the photovoltaic industry require further improvements in the environmental footprint of technologies. One of the challenges is to reduce the use of certain materials such as silver, which is deposited during the metallization stage of the cells, with a positive effect on the competitiveness of the industry. Energies ; Photovoltaic solar power ; Innovation for industry Researchers ; Companies Liten News silver;ITRPV;photovoltaic;Cell;PV;solar power;material comsuption; Tue, 04 Oct 2022 10:00:00 GMT DC/DC MPPT Optimizer, an "electronic shepherd" for solar panels or how to ensure that the slowest sheep does not slow down the whole flock. https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/PV-High-Efficiency/DCDC-MPPT-Optimizer-an-electronic-shepherd-for-solar-panels.aspx Enel Green Power and the CEA at INES are developing high efficiency bifacial photovoltaic panels. This technology, intended mainly for large-scale ground-mounted power plants, can gain even more energy-efficient, and not only thanks to the efficiency of cells and modules. The addition of an energy conversion system, as close as possible to the panel, makes it possible to reduce the impact of certain defects linked to the installation site and to increase the overall power of the plant. Energies ; Energy efficiency ; Photovoltaic solar power Researchers ; Companies Ines News Thu, 29 Sep 2022 10:00:00 GMT Adding Solar Energy to Electric Mobility https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/PV-Everywhere/Adding-Solar-Energy-to-Electric-Mobility.aspx ​RTE and the CEA have just completed an 8-month experiment on the charging infrastructure for electric vehicles at the CEA centre in Cadarache. The aim was to link the charging stations to a solar power plant and an intelligent management and control system in order to significantly increase the share of solar energy in electric mobility. Energies ; Renewable energies ; Solar energy ; Energy efficiency ; Electrical grids ; Electric vehicles general public ; Institutions Cadarache News vehicle;recharging;Cadarache;RTE;electric;solar power; Thu, 22 Sep 2022 10:00:00 GMT ITE INES.2S - Adding solar power to your (electric) vehicle https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/PV-Everywhere/Adding-solar-power-to-your-electric-vehicle.aspx ITE INES.2S is developing a prototype kit to "solarize" electric vehicles already on the market. Energies ; Solar energy ; Photovoltaic solar power Researchers ; Companies ; Journalists Ines News INES2.S;solar power;electric vehicle; Thu, 15 Sep 2022 10:00:00 GMT A microinverter using GaN transistors with promising performance https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/PV-Systems/A-microinverter-using-GaN-transistors-with-promising-performance.aspx The CEA at INES has produced the first prototype of a 400W photovoltaic microinverter made with GaN transistors developed by the CEA laboratories at Leti. It offers a high power density of 1.1 kW/L and an efficiency of 97% Solar energy Companies ; Institutions ; Journalists ; Researchers Grenoble News inverter;transistor;photovoltaic; Tue, 26 Jul 2022 10:00:00 GMT Evaluating the environmental footprint of a Photovoltaic + Storage System https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/Smart-Energy-Systems/Evaluating-the-environmental-footprint-PV-storage.aspx The ITE INES.2S is conducting research on life cycle analysis and is developing a tool for the analysis of the environmental impact of installations composed of photovoltaic (PV) panels and a battery storage system, in self-consumption. A guidance to make technological choices with regard to their environmental impacts. Photovoltaic solar power ; Energy storage Researchers ; Companies ; Journalists Ines News photovoltaic;evaluation;self-comsumption;environmental footprint;INES 2S;PV;storage;system; Thu, 07 Jul 2022 10:00:00 GMT Transfer of advanced diagnostic technologies for solar power plants to Ener-Pacte https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/PV-Systems/Transfer-advanced-diagnostic-technologies-solar-power-plants-Ener-Pacte.aspx Photovoltaic solar power News Fri, 01 Jul 2022 12:00:00 GMT EFCF 2022 : Two CEA-Liten’s researchers chair this European forum dedicated to hydrogen https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/Hydrogen-Vector/EFCF-2022-Two-CEA-Litens-researchers-chair-this-European-forum-dedicated-to-hydrogen.aspx The EFCF 2022 forum will be chaired by Dr. Julie Mougin and Dr. Jérôme Laurencin, from CEA Liten. This event will address Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFC) and Solid Oxide Electrolysers (SOE) matters. ​The energy transition, essential to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, will involve a large number of technologies for hydrogen production, storage and transport. Hydrogen Companies ; Institutions ; Researchers ; Young people Grenoble News electrolysis;hydrogen;SOFC; Fri, 01 Jul 2022 07:00:00 GMT [APOLO Project] Record efficiency of 18.95% for 11.6 cm² encapsulated flexible perovskite solar modules https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/PV-High-Efficiency/APOLO-Project-Record-efficiency.aspx ​The CEA at INES obtained flexible perovskite solar modules with a surface area of 11.6 cm2 and a power conversion efficiency of 18.9% (stabilized efficiency > 18.5%). Photovoltaic solar power Researchers ; Companies ; Journalists Ines News Perovskite;Solar;record;PV;Efficiency;module;INES; Thu, 23 Jun 2022 10:00:00 GMT [Tandem Perovskite-Silicon] Enel Green Power and CEA achieve 24.9% efficiency on 9cm² cell https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/PV-High-Efficiency/Enel-Green-Power-and-CEA-achieve-24-9-efficiency-on-9cm-cell.aspx The CEA-Liten at INES, in collaboration with ENEL Green Power, is developing the two-terminal Si/PK tandem technology with the aim of achieving high efficiencies in conventional photovoltaic formats with processes that allow their industrialization. Photovoltaic solar power Researchers ; Companies ; Journalists Ines News tandem;Efficiency;Cell;photovoltaic;record; Thu, 14 Apr 2022 10:00:00 GMT Towards eco-design of photovoltaic panels https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/PV-Everywhere/Towards-eco-design-of-photovoltaic-panels.aspx Moving towards new recyclable and/or eco-composite materials, such as natural fibres and recyclable polymer resins, to manufacture photovoltaic panels and further reduce their environmental footprint. The next step in photovoltaics? Photovoltaic solar power Researchers ; Companies ; Journalists Ines News PV;LCA;photovoltaic;life cycle assessment;panel; Thu, 31 Mar 2022 10:00:00 GMT Enel Green Power and CEA achieve 24.47% efficiency for an industrial-sized Ga-doped P-type silicon heterojunction at INES https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/PV-High-Efficiency/Record-EnelGreenPower-CEA-achieve-24-47-efficiency.aspx Enel Green Power and CEA achieve 24.47% efficiency for an industrial-sized Ga-doped P-type silicon heterojunction at INES Photovoltaic solar power Researchers ; Companies ; Journalists Ines News Cell;record;industrial;heterojunction;Silicon;Efficiency;INES;photovoltaic; Thu, 24 Mar 2022 11:00:00 GMT STROKE accelerates the ageing of solar panels to improve their reliability https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/PV-Everywhere/STROKE-accelerates-the-ageing-of-solar-panels-to-improve-their-reliability.aspx The durability/reliability of photovoltaic panels is an economic and environmental issue. They must be resistant at least 25 years of operation, subject to external conditions. Photovoltaic solar power Researchers ; Companies ; Journalists Ines News photovoltaic panel;reliability;ageing;PV; Thu, 10 Mar 2022 11:00:00 GMT STEADYSUN new consortium member https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/Smart-Grid/STEADYSUN-new-consortium-member.aspx STEADYSUN, a CEA partner in INES since its creation in 2013 and an associate partner of the Institute for Energy Transition INES.2S since its creation, has just joined the ITE consortium. Photovoltaic solar power Researchers ; Journalists ; Companies Ines News Solar;Energy;forecast;startup;Forecasting;Steadysun; Thu, 03 Mar 2022 11:00:00 GMT BEST4Hy Project AWARDED! https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/Hydrogen-Vector/BEST4Hy-Project-AWARDED.aspx ​BEST4Hy Project, an european project, focuses on the development and validation of existing and novel recycling processes for 2 key FCH products: PEMFC and SOFC. Hydrogen Researchers ; Companies ; Institutions Liten News project;H2;hydrogen;award;PEMFC: SOFC;BEST4Hy; Thu, 02 Dec 2021 11:00:00 GMT Tandem Perovskite / Silicon - Guiding research on future photovoltaic technologies with respect to their environmental impact https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/PV-High-Efficiency/Tandem-Perovskite-Silicium.aspx CEA is getting at INES its first life cycle analysis results of a photovoltaic module with perovskite/silicon heterojunction tandem cells. Photovoltaic solar power Researchers ; Companies Ines News tandem;Perovskite;photovoltaic;INES 2.S;cells;Silicon;future;heterojunction; Tue, 30 Nov 2021 11:00:00 GMT ENEL Green power's 3SUN Gigafactory for heterojunction photovoltaic cells and modules in Europe https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/PV-High-Efficiency/ENEL-Green-power-3SUN-Gigafactory.aspx ​ENEL Green Power's TANGO project is the winner of the European Commission's Innovation Fund for large-scale projects. It will increase production from 200 MW/year to 3 GW/year of bifacial heterojunction photovoltaic modules at the 3SUN plant in Catania, Italy. Photovoltaic solar power Researchers ; Companies ; Journalists Ines News bifacial;TANGO;photovoltaic;PV;cells;project;Gigafactory;modules;heterojunction;Enel Green Power; Thu, 25 Nov 2021 11:00:00 GMT Mondragon Assembly strengthens its partnership with the CEA at INES https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/PV-High-Efficiency/Mondragon-Assembly-strengthens-its-partnership-with-the-CEA-at-INES.aspx Mondragon Assembly, a leading European player, specialized in the design, manufacture of equipment and production lines for the assembly and characterization of photovoltaic panels, and the CEA carrying the ITE INES.2S, have just forged a new partnership. Photovoltaic solar power Researchers ; Companies ; Journalists Ines Partnerships ; News Mondragon Assembly;heterojunction;photovoltaic;CEA;partnership;Liten;PV;cells;panels;INES; Mon, 15 Nov 2021 11:00:00 GMT Solar sails for space activities https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/PV-Everywhere/Solar-sails-for-space-activities.aspx The CEA at INES has produced the first large, flexible and foldable solar sails for space generators in the framework of the European ALFAMA project. Photovoltaic solar power Researchers ; Journalists ; Companies ; Institutions Ines News photovoltaic;Solar;space;european project;solar sails;ALFAMA;PV;activities; Thu, 28 Oct 2021 10:00:00 GMT Accelerating the partnership: ROCTOOL and CEA create the first bio-based and 100% recyclable photovoltaic panels https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/PV-High-Efficiency/ROCTOOL-and-CEA-create-the-first-bio-based-and-100-recyclable-PV-panels.aspx Roctool, specialists in mold heating and cooling technologies for plastics and composites, announces the strong acceleration of its partnership with the CEA to create the photovoltaic panels of the future. Photovoltaic solar power Researchers ; Companies ; Journalists Ines News ; Partnerships panel;ROCTOOL;photovoltaic;recyclable;partnership;PV;AURA;bio-based; Tue, 05 Oct 2021 10:00:00 GMT Heterojunction modules with shingle interconnection ready for industrialization https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/PV-High-Efficiency/Heterojunction-modules-with-shingle-interconnection-ready-for-industrialization.aspx In the framework of the Horizon 2020 HIGHLITE project, CEA at INES is developing shingle technology applied to high performance heterojunction solar cells (HJT) and high density/high power for the commercial and industrial roofing market - a promising series of pre-industrial modules has just been produced. Photovoltaic solar power Researchers ; Companies ; Journalists Ines News project;solar cells;H2020;horizon 2020;shingle;high performance;HIGHLITE;industrialization;interconnection;modules;heterojunction; Thu, 16 Sep 2021 10:00:00 GMT Observ'ER Perspectives magazine: "PV Made in France" https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/PV-High-Efficiency/Observer-Perspectives-PV-Made-in-France.aspx ​CEA Liten, INES and ITE INES.2S are proud of the first issue of Observer Perspectives magazine: "PV Made in France". Photovoltaic solar power Researchers ; Companies ; Journalists ; Young people Ines News made in france;magazine;photovoltaic;PV;Solar; Wed, 08 Sep 2021 10:00:00 GMT Join us at EU PVSEC 2021 (online) https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/PV-High-Efficiency/Join-us-at-EU-PVSEC-2021.aspx EU PVSEC is the largest international conference on photovoltaic research, technologies and applications. With more than 30 oral presentations, posters and session animations, CEA-Liten, INES and ITE INES.2S will again be well represented at the 2021 edition, which will take place entirely online from 6 to 10 September. Photovoltaic solar power Researchers ; Journalists ; Companies ; Young people Ines News Fri, 03 Sep 2021 10:00:00 GMT ATAMOSTEC - Desert-proof solar energy https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/PV-High-Efficiency/ATAMOSTEC-Desert-proof-solar-energy.aspx In the framework of projects carried out in partnership with the ATAMOSTEC institute in Chile, the CEA at INES is identifying a procedure for accelerated ageing of photovoltaic panels in a desert environment. Photovoltaic solar power Researchers ; Journalists ; Companies Ines News ageing;Solar;photovoltaic;Desert;Environment;Cell;PV;Atamostec;panel;module; Thu, 02 Sep 2021 08:00:00 GMT Bifacial photovoltaic & TriFactors, a modelling and simulation tool for new power plants https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/2021/Bifacial-photovoltaic-TriFactors-a-modelling-and-simulation-tool-for-new-power-plants-.aspx Renewable energies ; Solar energy ; Photovoltaic solar power News Thu, 19 Aug 2021 13:00:00 GMT FriendSHIP Project - M12 follow up https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/Efficient-Thermal-Systems/FriendSHIP-Project-M12-follow-up.aspx ​​The M12 meeting of the FriendSHIP project, coordinated by CEA-Liten, has been held remotely the 7th of may. Thermal solar power ; Energies Researchers ; Journalists ; Companies ; Institutions Liten News project;heat pump;friendship;industrial processes;Absorption chiller;thermal storage;solar collectors; Fri, 28 May 2021 10:00:00 GMT Flexible perovskite solar cells with more than 19% power conversion efficiency https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/PV-High-Efficiency/Flexible-perovskite-solar-cells-with-more-than-19-power-conversion-efficiency.aspx CEA has achieved average performances of about 18% for a batch of >30 single-junction flexible perovskite solar cells with a record cell at 19.18% with active surface area of 33 mm² Solar energy ; Renewable energies Journalists ; Researchers ; Young people Ines News Solar;photovoltaic; Fri, 21 May 2021 09:00:00 GMT An experimental platform to test rSOC modules up to 120kWDC set up at CEA https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/Hydrogen-Vector/An-experimental-platform-to-test-rSOC-modules.aspx ​To promote the test of bigger reversible Solid Oxide Cell (rSOC) modules, the MULTISTACK experimental platform has been built at CEA-Liten. Hydrogen Researchers ; Journalists ; Companies Liten News SOLIDpower;electrical power;MULTISTACK;solide oxide cell;rsoc;fuel cell;hydrogen;experimental;platform;modules;LSM;Large Stack Module; Fri, 07 May 2021 10:00:00 GMT SiliconPV2021 AWARD: Photovoltaic Modules for desert https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/PV-Systems/SiliconPV2021-AWARD-Photovoltaic-Modules-for-desert.aspx ​Congratulations to the team for the award received at the #SiliconPV2021 conference for the presentation of Jean-François LELIEVRE: "Desert Label Development for Improved Reliability and Durability of Photovoltaic Modules in Harsh Desert Conditions". Photovoltaic solar power Researchers ; Journalists ; Companies Ines News Desert;PV;INES;CEA;photovoltaic;modules;ISC Konstanz;2021;materials;CORFO;partnership;characterization;SiliconPV;Atamostec; Thu, 29 Apr 2021 10:00:00 GMT Pulp&Fuel workshop: Integration of gasification and hydrothermal technologies in the pulp and paper industry https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/2021/PulpFuel-workshop.aspx ​The CEA and the Pulp&Fuel consortium would like to invite you to a workshop as part of the EUBCE 29th European Biomass Conference & Exhibition. Biomass Researchers ; Journalists ; Companies Liten Event biomass;EUBCE;pulp&fuel;Workshop; Tue, 20 Apr 2021 10:00:00 GMT Perovskite Technology Large Area Upscalable Coating Process https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/2021/Perovskite-technology-Large-area-upscalable-coating-process.aspx ​ CEA at INES reaches 18 % efficiency, 1 sun STC illumination, on perovskite modules of 10 cm² active area elaborated in air with gas assisted coating process. Photovoltaic solar power Researchers ; Journalists ; Companies CEA Tech News Photovoltaics;Perovskite Technology;perovskite solar cells;Efficiency;material formulations enabling methyl ammonium-free;high level of performances; Tue, 23 Feb 2021 11:00:00 GMT Making Pure Silicon From Scraps https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/2021/Making-pure-silicon-from-scraps.aspx The SELISI project aims to develop processes for recycling powder from sawing silicon bricks. The objective is to achieve various qualities of recycled material for recovery in different industrial sectors such as Li-ion batteries, silicon-based ceramics and photovoltaics. Photovoltaic solar power ; Batteries Researchers ; Journalists ; Companies Ines News Photovoltaics;RESITEC;Silicon;KIC raw materials;ceramics;ECM Greentech;recycling;SELISI;batteries; Fri, 19 Feb 2021 11:00:00 GMT RAPACE : toward a 100% French Military Hydrogen UAV https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/Hydrogen-Vector/RAPACE-toward-a-100-French-Military-Hydrogen-UAV.aspx École de l'Air, the military and aeronautical training school for officers of the French Air Force and Space Agency, has signed a Research and Development (R&D) partnership with CEA-Liten, Innovation Laboratory for New Energy Technologies and Nanomaterials, which is the leading European research center dedicated to energy transition. The aim: to develop a scientific ecosystem in the south of France. Energies ; Hydrogen Researchers ; Journalists ; Companies ; Institutions Liten Press release ; News decarbonated hydrogen;UAV;Carnot Energies du Futur;hydrogen;fuel cell;military;R&D;CEA-Liten;Ecole de l'air: Atechsys;Sovereign France; Thu, 18 Feb 2021 11:00:00 GMT Towards "INDIUM-Free" Passivated Contacts Cells – In collaboration with IBS, French equipment manufacturer https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/PV-High-Efficiency/Towards-INDIUM-Free-Passivated-Contacts-Cells.aspx ​Many paths are pursued to continuously improve the efficiency of photovoltaic solar cells and their environmental footprint. Among these, the use of a passivated poly-silicon-on-oxide contact on both sides of a silicon substrate is a promising way of achieving high conversion efficiencies with single or multi-junction photovoltaic cells. Photovoltaic solar power Researchers ; Companies ; Journalists Ines News high temperature;passivated contact;photovoltaic;record cell;indium-free;cells;Efficiency;zinc;heterojunction; Tue, 09 Feb 2021 11:00:00 GMT Formation of Genvia, a Clean Hydrogen Production Technology Venture https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/Hydrogen-Vector/Formation-of-Genvia-a-Clean-Hydrogen-Production-Technology-Venture.aspx Hydrogen Press release ; News Mon, 11 Jan 2021 11:00:00 GMT CertifHy project phase III launching https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/Hydrogen-Vector/CertifHy-project-phase-III-launching.aspx ​Defining Guaranties of Origin and Certificates for hydrogen is one of the highest priority to develop a hydrogen economy. In line with the previous stages, the European CertifHY 3 project will continue to significantly contribute to it. Hydrogen Researchers ; Journalists ; Companies Liten News ; Press release press release;european project;hydrogen;project;CertifHy; Fri, 18 Dec 2020 11:00:00 GMT European RTOs: accelerating development of electrolysis https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/2020/European-RTOs-accelerating-development-of-electrolysis.aspx Green hydrogen produced by electrolysis plays a crucial role in the energy transition. At the initiative of TNO, a number of leading knowledge institutes including CEA Liten have launched proposals to take electrolysis up a notch, fast. Hydrogen Companies ; Institutions ; Journalists ; Researchers ; Higher education Liten News electrolysis;hydrogen;partnership; Tue, 24 Nov 2020 09:00:00 GMT UPGRADE: EIT Raw Material project reduces the content of critical raw materials in permanent magnets https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/Recycling-Green-Chemistry/UPGRADE-EIT-Raw-Material-project-reduces-the-content-of-critical-raw-materials-in-permanent-magnets.aspx UPGRADE project’s main objective is to provide new NdFeB alloys with an appropriate microstructure for the manufacturing of high performance NdFeB permanent magnets, while reducing the content of critical rare earths such as dysprosium or neodymium Renewable energies ; Energy efficiency Researchers ; Institutions ; Journalists ; Higher education Liten News microstructure;NdFeB;critical rare earths;magnets;reduction; Fri, 13 Nov 2020 11:00:00 GMT François Legalland, new CEO of CEA-Liten https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/2020/Francois-Legalland-new-CEO-of-CEA-Liten.aspx ​From November 1, 2020, François Legalland is appointed CEO of CEA-Liten. He is the successor of Florence Lambert who is joining a company close to CEA to contribute to the development of the hydrogen industry. Energies ; Renewable energies Researchers ; Journalists ; Companies ; general public ; Young people Liten News direction;Nomination;ceo;françois legalland;CEA-Liten; Mon, 02 Nov 2020 11:00:00 GMT PV cell doping could become simpler https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/PV-High-Efficiency/pv-cell-doping-could-become-simpler.aspx CEA-Liten, a CEA Tech institute, partnered with IBS on research for the ISICELL project to develop a technology for doping photovoltaic cells that is ready to scale up for manufacturing. The technology, which leverages an innovative method, simplifies PV cell manufacturing processes and improves performance. New technologies Researchers ; Journalists Grenoble News renewable energy;solar photovoltaic; Thu, 01 Oct 2020 10:00:00 GMT The roadway develops new functions at INES https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/PV-Everywhere/The-roadway-develops-new-functions-at-INES.aspx The collaboration between COLAS Group and CEA Tech at INES has reached new milestones this year with the launch of the Wattway Pack and the development of the Flowell dynamic light marking system. Photovoltaic solar power Researchers ; Journalists ; Companies ; Young people Liten News INES;CEA Tech;LED;paving slab;photovoltaic power generation: dynamic road;dynamic light marking system;roadway;Flowell;collaboration;wattway pack;COLAS;demonstrator; Mon, 28 Sep 2020 10:00:00 GMT Photovoltaic modules: an equipment park to meet your challenges https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/2020/Photovoltaic-modules-an-equipment-park-to-meet-your-challenges.aspx The CEA at INES has completely renewed and reorganized its technological platform dedicated to the assembly of photovoltaic modules/panels over the last three years, thanks to the financial support of the Auvergne Rhône-Alpes Region. Photovoltaic solar power Researchers ; Journalists ; Companies ; Young people Ines News Equipment;satellites;Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes;PV;cells;panels;modules;photovoltaic;probes;ageing;characterzation;technological platform;park;DURASOL;electroluminescence;smartwire;shingle;space;heterojonction;manufacturing; Thu, 24 Sep 2020 10:00:00 GMT CEA partner of the SunHorizon program https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/Efficient-Thermal-Systems/CEA-partner-of-the-SunHorizon-program.aspx ​The European SunHorizon program, which brings together 20 partners including CEA Liten, aims to integrate different kinds of innovative heat pumps into buildings, all using solar energy, thermal and photovoltaic. 8 experiments were thus carried out in Europe. Thermal solar power ; Solar energy Researchers ; Companies ; Journalists Ines News sunhorizon;Solar;european project;photovoltaic;thermal;Workshop; Thu, 17 Sep 2020 10:00:00 GMT Novel electrodes could improve PEMFCs https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/Hydrogen-Vector/novel-electrodes-could-improve-pemfcs.aspx CEA-Liten, a CEA Tech institute, helped develop a novel carbon-free, platinum-nanotube electrode to reduce the amount of platinum in PEMFCs (proton exchange membrane fuel cells) and augment the fuel cells’ performance. New technologies Journalists ; Researchers Grenoble News nanomaterials and processes;renewable energy;Fuel cells;materials; Thu, 10 Sep 2020 10:00:00 GMT Pushing passivated contacts solar cells to industry https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/PV-High-Efficiency/Pushing-passivated-contacts-solar-cells-to-industry.aspx ​CEA at INES keep improving Passivated contact solar cells with the platform developed by SEMCO Smartech for boron diffusion and LPCVD deposition of polysilicon on oxide. Solar energy Companies ; Journalists ; Researchers Ines News LPCVD deposition;boron diffusion;passivated contact;CalTec;solar cells;Efficiency;EU PVSEC;iVoc;ocide;poysilicon; Tue, 01 Sep 2020 10:00:00 GMT 25%!!! New world-class certified record for heterojunction solar cell efficiency https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/PV-High-Efficiency/25-New-world-class-certified-record-for-heterojunction-solar-cell-efficiency-.aspx CEA at INES and Enel Green Power have reached this summer a heterojunction solar cell record efficiency of 25.0% active area (213 cm²) on M2 wafer on CEA’s industrial pilot line. Solar energy Companies ; Institutions ; Journalists ; Researchers Ines News heterojonction;yield;photovoltaic;Solar; Thu, 27 Aug 2020 10:00:00 GMT Cell-LumTool : unique and strategic method in the race for photovoltaic yield https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/PV-High-Efficiency/Cell-LumTool-unique-and-strategic-method-in-the-race-for-photovoltaic-yield.aspx CEA has been working for several years on the development of silicon heterojunction cells. A characterization method based on the analysis of point defects on silicon wafers generated during all wafer handling has been developped, based on electroluminescence and/or photoluminescence image analysis. Solar energy Companies ; Institutions ; Journalists ; Researchers ; Higher education Ines News analysis;yield;photovoltaic;heterojunction;Solar; Tue, 25 Aug 2020 13:27:49 GMT Advances in coordinated microgrid management https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/Smart-Grid/advances-in-coordinated-microgrid-management.aspx ​In research conducted for the EU m2M-grid project, CEA-Liten, a CEA Tech institute, developed advanced microgrid coordination tools that were successfully tested on a real grid operated by electric utility SOREA. New technologies Journalists ; Researchers Grenoble News Smart grids;smart-grid systems; Tue, 25 Aug 2020 10:00:00 GMT Flexible photovoltaic panels for high power space applications https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/PV-Everywhere/Flexible-photovoltaic-panels-for-high-power-space-applications.aspx ​Towards a new space solar generator architecture for a European high power solution. Space missions require always more solar electric power, typically more than 25kW, to power the electric propulsion of satellites and other functions such as broadband telecommunications. The available volume in satellite launch rockets is limited and does not allow the number and size of conventional rigid solar panels on board to be increased. Photovoltaic solar power general public ; Journalists ; Companies ; Researchers Ines News satellites;broadband telecommunications;space missions;solar generator;high power;flexible;cells;panels;photovoltaic;INES;CEA;Energy;Solar;Architecture;space;storage;applications; Tue, 11 Aug 2020 10:00:00 GMT CEA at INES, new player for space application solar technologies https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/PV-Everywhere/CEA-at-INES-new-player-for-space-application-solar-technologies.aspx Since the entry of the private companies on the space market, satellites and their manufacturing processes have been subject to major changes. The space applications provide a vast field of opportunities for the development of IoT, communications, terrestrial, air and maritime navigation and positioning systems, as well as remote medicine. Photovoltaic solar power general public ; Journalists ; Companies Ines News solar panels;Solar;characterization;photovoltaic;thermal chambers;performance;market;satellite;space; Wed, 05 Aug 2020 10:00:00 GMT Symbio and CEA are joining forces to accelerate the industrialisation of competitive hydrogen fuel cell systems on a world scale. https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/2020/hydrogen-transport-symbio-cea.aspx While Europe and certain Asian countries are announcing ambitious hydrogen plans, Symbio – a hydrogen fuel cell systems supplier and subsidiary of Michelin and Faurecia – and CEA, committed to the research and development of hydrogen technologies, are strengthening their historic relationship by signing a framework collaboration agreement. Aim: to accelerate the industrialisation of competitive hydrogen fuel cell systems on a world scale for the energy transition of transport. Energies ; Renewable energies ; Hydrogen ; Fuel cells Journalists ; Institutions ; general public ; Companies ; Researchers CEA Tech News mobility;H2;Europe;Liten;transport;hydrogen;symbio; Fri, 10 Jul 2020 14:52:44 GMT Thermoelectric materials: from lab to factory https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/Efficient-Thermal-Systems/thermoelectric-materials-from-lab-to-factory-powder-metallurgy.aspx In research conducted for the EU INTEGRAL project, Liten, a CEA Tech institute, helped scale up second-generation thermoelectric materials and validation-test their use on functional thermoelectric generator demonstrators. New technologies Companies ; Journalists ; Researchers Grenoble News nanomaterials and processes;Nanocharacterization;CEA Tech;land transportation;Energy storage;materials;nanosafety; Thu, 02 Jul 2020 10:00:00 GMT Cooling batteries more efficiently https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/Batteries/cooling-batteries-more-efficiently-land-transportation.aspx Liten, a CEA-Tech institute, is testing a diphasic-fluid-based cooling system for high-power lithium-ion batteries in research for the Carnot Network’s REDBAT project. New technologies Companies ; Journalists ; Researchers Grenoble News CEA Tech;electric mobility; Thu, 11 Jun 2020 10:00:00 GMT The CEA at INES among the best-in-class for the reliability of its characterization methods for bifacial photovoltaic modules https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/PV-High-Efficiency/The-CEA-at-INES-among-the-best-in-class-for-the-reliability-of-its-characterization-methods-for-bifacial-pv-modules.aspx Photovoltaic solar power News characterization;reliability;photovoltaic;bifacial;round robin; Wed, 10 Jun 2020 10:00:00 GMT Air quality and temperature regulation all in one https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/Smart-Energy-Systems/air-quality-and-temperature-regulation-all-in-one-buildings.aspx Ventilairsec partnered with Liten, a CEA Tech institute, on a residential HVAC solution that takes care of air quality and heating. New technologies Companies ; Journalists ; Researchers Grenoble News CEA Tech; Tue, 02 Jun 2020 10:00:00 GMT BIPV that works as good as it looks! https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/PV-Everywhere/bipv-that-works-as-good-as-it-looks-solar-photovoltaic.aspx When it comes to functionally integrating photovoltaic modules into buildings, it is vital to address architectural concerns. Liten, a CEA Tech institute recently evaluated techniques to improve the appearance of building-integrated photovoltaic solutions. New technologies Companies ; Journalists ; Researchers Grenoble News CEA Tech; Mon, 25 May 2020 10:00:00 GMT Say goodbye to nitrogen oxides! https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/Recycling-Green-Chemistry/say-goodbye-to-nitrogen-oxide-nanomaterials-and-processes.aspx Nitrogen oxides, produced mainly when diesel fuel is burned, are harmful pollutants. Liten, a CEA Tech institute, recently modified automotive cabin air filters to effectively filter out nitrogen oxides at ambient temperature, improving air quality for drivers and passengers. New technologies Companies ; Journalists ; Researchers Grenoble News Public health and the environment;CEA Tech;land transportation; Thu, 14 May 2020 10:00:00 GMT The EU-project SUPREME improves sustainability of powder metallurgy processes https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/Recycling-Green-Chemistry/The-EU-project-SUPREME-improves-sustainability-of-powder-metallurgy-processes.aspx The digital publication Open Access Government published an article about the EU project SUPREME. Thierry Baffie, research engineer at the CEA-Liten and coordinator of the EU project SUPREME, highlights achievements in sustainable powder metallurgy New technologies ; Innovation for industry Researchers ; Journalists ; Companies Liten News european project;metallurgy;powder;processes;supreme; Thu, 09 Apr 2020 10:00:00 GMT Protecting operators from nanoparticle exposure https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/LCA/Protecting-operators-from-nanoparticle-exposure-nanosafety.aspx Microelectronics manufacturers can now access exceptional nanoparticle detection and characterization resources to test their gas and liquid effluents. New technologies Companies ; Journalists ; Researchers Grenoble News Food manufacturing;buildings;CEA Tech;healthcare;materials; Mon, 06 Apr 2020 10:00:00 GMT Printed fuel cells could be just around the corner https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/Hydrogen-Vector/printed-fuel-cells-could-be-just-around-the-corner.aspx A first-ever proof-of-concept of a 1 kW PEMFC stack made with printed components was recently completed. The technology is implemented using continuous processes, which reduces costs. However, it also promises to boost power densities. New technologies Companies ; Journalists ; Researchers Grenoble News CEA Tech;electric mobility;aeronautics and space;land transportation; Thu, 26 Mar 2020 08:00:00 GMT Toyobo to practicalize power-generating material for organic photovoltaics https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/PV-Everywhere/Toyobo-to-practicalize-power-generating-material-for-organic-photovoltaics.aspx Energies ; Renewable energies ; Solar energy ; Photovoltaic solar power News ; Press release Tue, 24 Mar 2020 11:00:00 GMT MULTIPLHY - Green Hydrogen for Renewable Products Refinery in Rotterdam https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/Hydrogen-Vector/MULTIPLHY-Green-Hydrogen-for-Renewable-Products-Refinery-in-Rotterdam.aspx Hydrogen Press release product refinery;european project;hydrogen;hydrogen production;Renewable;biofuels;high-temperature electrolyser;green hydrogen;rotterdam; Tue, 10 Mar 2020 11:00:00 GMT STARCELL: contributing to realise stable, efficient, non-toxic and abundant thin film photovoltaic technologies https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/PV-Everywhere/STARCELL.aspx Photovoltaic solar power Press release photovoltaique en couches minces;european project;solar cells;critical raw materials;European Projects;cellules solaires;projet européen;H2020;matériaux critiques;thin film photovoltaics; Mon, 09 Mar 2020 11:00:00 GMT New record for Perovskite Module technology https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/PV-High-Efficiency/New-record-for-Perovskite-Module-technology.aspx Solar energy Mon, 02 Mar 2020 11:00:00 GMT Module-level simulation of thermal runaway propagation in batteries https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/Batteries/module-level-simulation-of-thermal-runaway-propagation-in-batteries-battery-based-storage.aspx A new computer-aided design tool will make battery packs safer by measuring the impact of dimensioning changes on the behavior of the battery packs. Specifically, the tool improves the evaluation of thermal runaway risk. New technologies Companies ; Journalists ; Researchers Grenoble News CEA Tech;aeronautics and space;land transportation;Energy storage;naval and maritime industries;electric mobility; Mon, 24 Feb 2020 11:00:00 GMT Tech4Win consortium leads an ambitious and disruptive project of smart solar windows https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/PV-Everywhere/Tech4Win-consortium-leads-an-ambitious-and-disruptive-EC-funded-project.aspx Photovoltaic solar power Press release Fri, 07 Feb 2020 11:00:00 GMT 24.63% - New heterojunction solar cell efficiency record certified https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/PV-High-Efficiency/New-heterojunction-solar-cell-efficiency-record-certified.aspx Solar energy Tue, 28 Jan 2020 11:00:00 GMT A consensus statement establishes the protocols to assess and report stability of perovskite photovoltaic devices https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/PV-High-Efficiency/A-consensus-statement-establishes-the-protocols-to-assess-and-report-stability-of-perovskite-photovoltaic-devices.aspx Photovoltaic solar power Mon, 27 Jan 2020 11:00:00 GMT Fuel cell demonstrator to be used on board cruise ship https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/Low-Carbon-Mobility/fuel-cell-demonstrator-to-be-used-on-board-cruise-ship-fuel-cells-aspx.aspx A 50 kW SOFC-type fuel cell will be installed on board the MSC Europa cruise ship (built by the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard) in 2022. The project* is financed by French energy agency ADEME and marks a major step toward making cruise ships more environmentally friendly. New technologies Companies ; Journalists ; Researchers Grenoble News Hydrogen production and storage;naval and maritime industries;CEA Tech; Thu, 23 Jan 2020 11:00:00 GMT ENEL Green Power is investing in hetero-junction https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/PV-High-Efficiency/enel-green-power-is-investing-in-hetero-junction-solar-photovoltaic.aspx By inaugurating the first industrial production line for heterojunction PV cells at its Catania plant, ENEL Green Power has just given a strong signal for the future of this technology. New technologies Companies ; Journalists ; Researchers Liten News CEA Tech;buildings;renewable energy;aeronautics and space;land transportation; Thu, 16 Jan 2020 11:00:00 GMT Strategic permanent magnets that make more economical use of critical materials https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/LCA/strategic-permanent-magnets-that-make-more-economical-use-of-critical-materials-powder-metallurgy.aspx The Poudr’Innov powder metallurgy platform is ramping up its strip-casting process for magnetic-phase synthesis, positioning Liten, a CEA Tech institute, as a leading developer of high-performance permanent magnets. New technologies Companies ; Journalists ; Researchers Grenoble News recycling and rare materials;battery-based storage;Energy storage;materials;electric mobility;CEA Tech; Mon, 06 Jan 2020 11:00:00 GMT Heterojunction solar cells could soon be ready for manufacturing https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/PV-High-Efficiency/heterojunction-solar-cells-could-soon-be-ready-for-manufacturing-solar-photovoltaics.aspx Industrial-sized batches of silicon heterojunction solar cells with yields of 24% were recently manufactured at high throughput. Some cells set a yield record of 24.25%. The test runs mark a new step forward toward readying this promising technology for manufacturing. New technologies Companies ; Journalists ; Researchers Grenoble News CEA Tech;buildings;renewable energy;aeronautics and space;land transportation; Thu, 05 Dec 2019 11:00:00 GMT Preventive monitoring of solar PV power plant losses https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/PV-Systems/preventive-monitoring-of-solar-pv-power-plant-losses-solar-photovoltaics.aspx Liten, a CEA Tech institute, is currently developing software to pinpoint losses in solar PV power plants. The software should be helpful in improving plant maintenance to ensure optimal performance. New technologies Companies ; Journalists ; Researchers Grenoble News Smart grids;renewable energy;smart-grid systems;CEA Tech; Mon, 25 Nov 2019 11:00:00 GMT Auvergne Rhône-Alpes regional government supports innovation https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/2019/auvergne-rhone-alpes-regional-government-supports-innovation-strategic-partnership.aspx The Auvergne Rhône-Alpes (AURA) regional government is supporting economic development and job creation through a partnership with the CEA signed in 2018. The partnership has financed some major equipment purchases. New technologies Companies ; Journalists ; Researchers Grenoble News CEA Tech; Tue, 12 Nov 2019 11:00:00 GMT New test bench for high-power fuel cells https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/Hydrogen-Vector/new-test-bench-for-high-power-fuel-cells.aspx A test bench for high-power PEMFCs is now up and running at Liten, a CEA Tech institute. The test bench can characterize stacks up to 100 kW. New technologies Companies ; Journalists ; Researchers Grenoble News CEA Tech;electric mobility;aeronautics and space;land transportation; Mon, 04 Nov 2019 11:00:00 GMT Next FREE training course about CST plant optimization on SFERA-3 project! https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/PV-High-Efficiency/Next-FREE-training-course-about-CST-plant-optimization-on-SFERA-3-project.aspx ​After the success of the SFERA-3 training course in France (CNRS), we are pleased to present the 2nd Training for Industries course with the topic optimization of CST plant output by optical and thermal characterization and target-oriented O&M. Solar energy Researchers ; Journalists ; Companies ; Young people Liten News courses;technologies: training;solar power;csp; Wed, 30 Oct 2019 11:00:00 GMT Vehicle Integrated PhotoVoltaics (VIPV) https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/PV-Everywhere/Vehicle-Integrated-PhotoVoltaics.aspx Photovoltaic solar power Vehicle Integrated Photovoltaics;INES;photovoltaic;VIPV;PV; Thu, 17 Oct 2019 10:00:00 GMT