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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Recent News

New Publication in Nature Materials

Research at the HI ERN remains top-notch, including in the field of electrochemical energy conversion.

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HI ERN continues to grow

The research department Electrocatalytic Interface Engineering is looking for team leaders.  

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Artificial intelligence for solar power plants

12/2020 - HI-ERN Scientists use artifical intelligence to find module defects within seconds

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Video: How hydrogen can contribute to the energy transition

Dr. Patrick Preuster speaks about the opportunities offered by hydrogen technology.  

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New Collaborative Research Centre with HI ERN participation

"CLINT" is going to research technical catalysts and will be funded with 12.5 million euros over the next four years.

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Construction diary

Construction diary of the planned institutional building Helmholtz Institute Erlangen-Nürnberg for Renewable Energy (HI ERN) in Erlangen, Cauerstraße 1.

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Upcoming Events

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HI ERN-CBI Colloquium: “Future Trends and Challenges in Microfluidic Systems”

January 19th and January 21st 2021 from 2pm to 5pm, via ZOOM

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