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Helmholtz Institute Erlangen-Nürnberg for Renewable Energy

The Helmholtz Institute Erlangen-Nürnberg for Renewable Energy (HI ERN) investigates and develops material- and process-based solutions for a climate-neutral, sustainable, and cost-effective utilization of renewable energies. The institute works on the structural and functional characterization, modeling, and processing of materials relevant to hydrogen and solar technology. The common goal is the understanding of structure-performance-process relationship on the mesoscale.

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20 December 2024

DFG research group seeks new possibilities for the spatial design of high-frequency products

The researchers at "3D-HF-MID" want to develop new methods for manufacturing high-frequency assemblies. At HI ERN, the focus is on the development of highly conductive composites and novel dielectric materials for printed HF structures, as well as the simulation and optimization of the aerosol jet printing process.

18 December 2024 | Award

Leon Brinke receives Honorary Plaque from FH Aachen

PhD student Leon Brinke receives the award for his outstanding academic performance in his master's thesis. This means that he is in the top five percent of his class.

13 December 2024 | Press release

Faster to Better Photovoltaic Materials with AI

Researchers demonstrate how the use of machine learning greatly accelerates the search for new semiconducting molecules for perovskite solar cells. The research was published in the journal Science.

12 December 2024

HI ERN alumni network launched

In the newly founded HI ERN alumni network, former professionals and young researchers can become part of an international community that supports and inspires each other. The "1st HI ERN Alumni Event" in Erlangen was a successful start to the future program.

22 November 2024 | Award

A consistently high level of innovation: Prof Brabec 'Highly Cited Researcher' for the 12th time in a row

Once again, Prof. Christoph Brabec, Director of the HI ERN, is one of the most cited and therefore most influential researchers in the world. This is the conclusion reached by the Web of Science Group in its annual ranking.

16 October 2024 | Interview

Thinking about recycling from the get-go

Roll-up displays and photovoltaic films for façades – organic electronics have a great deal of potential. However, recycling concepts should be in place before the new technology becomes a mass product, recommends materials researcher Christoph Brabec.

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Study for a better future with Clean Energy Processes

The energy transition is one of the great challenges of our time: Where will energy come from in the future? And how can it be stored and used efficiently in a sustainable chemical industry? The focus is on sustainable production as well as the distribution and use of renewable energies for industry - always taking into account socio-economic, ecological and legal factors. Students benefit from a research-strong, interdisciplinary approach as well as FAU's close ties to HI ERN.