Convincing concept from Freiburg engineers: the cargo bike trailer reacts via a sensor to the movements of the leading person and supports with an electric motor when driving or braking. Carla Cargo is approved for a load of up to 150 kg. In the video you can see how Carla Cargo works.
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Several federal ministries launched new funding programmes and research initiatives in April. The common goal is to promote affordable and climate-friendly construction in order to advance the energy transition through energy-efficient and climate-friendly buildings.
The building sector accounts for around 40 per cent of Germany's final energy consumption and about one third of its CO2-emissions. At the same time, the potential for energy and CO2-saving big.
The Federal Ministries for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi) and Education and Research (BMBF) are making 150 million euros available for the research initiative "Solar Construction/Energy Efficient City" as part of their energy research programme. Over a period of up to five years, these funds will be used to develop technologies that accelerate the expansion of energy efficiency and the integration of renewable energies.
In addition to technological aspects, the initiative also takes into account questions of demographic change in our society and is dedicated to the topic of sustainable and affordable housing. Furthermore, it is a contribution to the implementation of the project "Guideline Future City" of the BMBF. With this guideline, the Federal Ministry of Education and Research aims to promote innovations for the sustainable city.
In the new funding round, the "Zukunft Bau" research initiative of the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Building and Nuclear Safety (BMUB) focuses on low-cost housing, energy efficiency and renewable energies in buildings and neighbourhoods. The focus is also on sustainable construction and construction quality, demographic change and new materials and technologies. For this purpose, the BMUB In 2016, funding amounting to 18.7 million euros was available for around 50 projects.
The deadline for submitting funding applications is 30 June 2016. Applications are open to all institutions and companies involved in innovative projects in the field of construction.
Since the "Zukunft Bau" research initiative was founded in 2006, more than 1,000 research projects have already been funded with almost 115 million euros in federal funds.
Since the beginning of 2016, new buildings must meet stricter energy requirements. Since then, the annual energy demand must be 25 percent below the previously valid value. The higher requirements can be implemented sustainably through the use of modern heating technology and renewable energies.
To enable builders to make greater investments in energy-efficient buildings, the KfW renewed the "Energy-efficient Construction" programme as of 1 April 2016. The maximum subsidy per housing unit is now 100,000 euros, previously it was 50,000 euros. In addition to the 10-year interest rate reduction, a new variant with a 20-year fixed interest rate is offered. Furthermore, the builder-owner has a binding entitlement to a building assistance grant. In this case, they receive 50 percent (max. 4,000 euros) of the costs for energy planning and construction supervision by an independent expert.
In addition to the standards that continue to exist KfW-Efficiency House 55 and 40 will be the new standard "KfW-Efficiency House 40 Plus" has been introduced. This applies to buildings that generate and store energy sustainably and thus predominantly cover the remaining, low energy demand themselves.
The new repayment subsidies in detail:
- • KfW-Efficiency House 40 Plus: 15 percent of the loan amount, up to 15,000 euros for each housing unit
- • KfW-Efficiency house 40: 10 percent of the loan amount, up to 10,000 euros for each housing unit
- • KfW-Efficiency house 55: 5 percent of the loan amount, up to 5,000 euros for each housing unit.
The "Energy-efficient construction" programme is part of the programme funded by the Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology. CO2-building refurbishment programme. With the National Action Plan on Energy Efficiency (NAPE), the funds for the CO2-Building Rehabilitation Programme increased to 2 billion euros annually by 2018.
Source: www.bundesregierung.de/...mehr-geld-fuer-forschung-und-bauen.html
(retrieval: 23.5.2016)
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In the Bavarian 10,000 Houses Program, there is now also money for electricity storage units if the user installs them together with a PV system. Until the end of 2020, 24 million euros are available for the entire program.
The Bavarian Ministry of Economic Affairs has launched the new photovoltaic storage programme. It is part of the well-known 10,000 Homes Programme. From 1 August, owners of detached and semi-detached houses can apply for funding for a new electricity storage unit in conjunction with a photovoltaic system. In addition, there is the possibility for a grant for the installation of a private charging station for electric vehicles.
"We need to make better use of the sun's potential," says Minister of Economics Hubert Aiwanger. " With the new support programme, we will give additional momentum to the energy transition. It sets the right incentives to advance the decentralised expansion of renewable energies in Bavaria and will actively involve citizens in the energy transition." Citizens can also reduce their electricity costs with the help of the programme. The smart controls and connections provided for under the funding will also enable plant operators to participate in regional direct electricity marketing in the future.
The subsidy amount is graduated according to the capacity of the battery storage unit and ranges from 500 euros for a three-kilowatt-hour storage unit to 3,200 euros for a 30-kilowatt-hour storage unit. The prerequisite, however, is that the applicant simultaneously installs a new photovoltaic system whose output in kilowatt-peak is at least equal to the value of the capacity of the battery storage unit. For an additional charging station for electric vehicles, the subsidy is 200 euros. The Ministry of Economics is providing up to 24 million euros for the 10,000 Houses Programme until the end of 2020.
The successful EnergySystemHouse programme component will be continued. There, too, the use of solar energy and its storage in combination with energy-efficient refurbishment or particularly efficient houses and systems will be promoted. "The targeted promotion of innovative technologies is working, manufacturers are developing new systems and bringing them to market," says Aiwanger. "The number of particularly efficient heat pumps on the market has increased from 40 models to over 160 models. In the case of high-efficiency heat storage systems, the eligible models have increased fivefold to more than 250 models in the same period. Energy advisors report that many building owners are improving their plans and constructing or refurbishing buildings much more efficiently because of the programme."
All subsidies of the 10,000 Houses Programme are coordinated with the federal programmes and can be combined. It is very easy to apply electronically. Further information and the application platform can be found under this link.
2.8.2019 | Source: StMWi
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The successful implementation of the energy transition requires a variety of technologies that solve different tasks in the energy system. Missing components must be added and optimisation processes implemented. Technological innovations, supported by social innovations, play a central role here. Several projects are now systematically analysing the potential of individual energy technologies and the need for innovation.
The Renewable Energy Research Alliance (FVEE) will present the initial results of these structured technology assessments at its conference in Berlin on 8 and 9 November 2017. The scientists will also present the latest research findings on wind energy, photovoltaics, bioenergy and sustainable heat as well as sector coupling, storage technologies and sustainable mobility.
Innovations for the global energy transition
Over the past decades, a wide range of technical and social solutions have been developed, which now need to be implemented in a coherent way to achieve global and national goals. Despite the progress made in recent years, existing technologies must become more efficient and cost-effective. Completely new solutions even need to be developed for some problems. The reorganisation of energy systems is creating a huge future market. German companies need innovative products if they are to compete successfully and realise their potential. Research and development provide the basis for these necessary innovations.
Impetus for the development of the new energy research programme
The German government is currently preparing the 7th Energy Research Programme in a broad consultation process, which should be in line with the overarching political objectives. This requires a systematic reassessment of the various technologies and their potential contribution to the energy transition. The strategic flagship project "Trends and Perspectives in Energy Research" initiated by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi) is providing key input. The lead project is divided into two sub-projects, which will present their key findings at the conference.
Multi-criteria evaluation of over 30 technology fields
In the "Technologies for the Energy Transition" sub-project, a consortium led by the Wuppertal Institute is assessing the research and development needs for the key technologies that are currently and will be required in the future as part of the energy transition. Using a bottom-up approach, the project analyses the technologies and lines of development available today and identifies necessary technical or economic improvements. The analytical framework comprises over 30 fields of technology from the areas of renewable energies, grids, storage, sector coupling (Power to X) and energy and resource efficiency. The researchers evaluate all fields of technology according to twelve assessment criteria and ask, among other things, about the contribution of the respective technology to climate policy and the energy industry, the positioning of German companies in the international environment and key aspects of system compatibility. The criteria include, in particular, the economic application potential, the greenhouse gas reduction effect, social acceptance and the status of research and development in an international comparison.
Methodology for prioritising energy research topics
In the parallel sub-project "Development and application of methods for prioritising topics and measures in energy research in the context of the energy transition", a top-down approach is being pursued under the leadership of the Research Centre for Energy Economics. This project analyses the technical, economic, political and social framework conditions of the energy industry. The researchers identify challenges to achieving the energy and climate targets and derive the need for action for future energy research. They are drawing up profiles of measures that also formulate recommendations for new funding formats for energy research.
Copernicus projects
In addition to the BMWi's flagship project, the annual conference will take a look at the four Kopernikus projects of the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), large interdisciplinary collaborative projects in which civil society is involved alongside the scientific community. ENSURE focuses on the redesign and stabilisation of the electricity grid through decentralised generators in urban-rural units. Innovative technologies for electricity transmission are just as much a focus as information and communication technologies, which should ensure the balancing and stability of the electricity grid in the future. Among other things, P2X is working on the development of new, precious metal-free catalysts for the production of synthetic fuels. SynErgie is investigating the potential for demand-side management in the industrial sector. ENavi aims to identify the technical, organisational and social framework conditions that have a decisive influence on the success of the energy transition.
Further materials
Programme of the FVEE Annual Conference:
www.fvee.de
Website of the sub-project "Technologies for the energy transition":
https://wupperinst.org/p/wi/p/s/pd/626/
About the Research Association for Renewable Energies
The Renewable Energies Research Alliance is a nationwide cooperation of research institutions. The members research and develop technologies for renewable energies, energy efficiency, energy storage and the optimised technical and socio-economic interaction of all system components. The common goal is to transform the energy supply into a sustainable energy system.
The member organisations of the FVEE
- DBFZ German Biomass Research Centre
- DLR German Aerospace Centre
- Fraunhofer ISE Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems
- Fraunhofer IWES Fraunhofer Institute for Wind Energy and Energy System Technology
- GFZ Helmholtz Centre Potsdam German Research Centre for Geosciences
- HZB Helmholtz Centre Berlin for Materials and Energy
- ISFH Institute for Solar Energy Research Hameln Emmerthal
- IZES Institute for Future Energy Systems
- Jülich Research Centre
- KIT Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
- UFZ Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research
- Wuppertal Institute for climate, energy, environment
- ZAE Bavaria Bavarian Centre for Applied Energy Research
- ZSW Centre for Solar Energy and Hydrogen Research
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