CEA Tech uk - Sur le même thème http://www.cea-tech.fr/cea-tech/english/Pages/2022/Adding-Solar-Energy-to-Electric-Mobility.aspx English version of CEA Tech website en-US http://www.cea-tech.fr/cea-tech/PublishingImages/CEA_tech_logo.png CEA Tech uk - Sur le même thème http://www.cea-tech.fr/cea-tech/english The CEA @CES 2023 https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/english/Pages/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 Adding Solar Energy to Electric Mobility https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/english/Pages/2022/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 25%!!! New world-class certified record for heterojunction solar cell efficiency https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/english/Pages/2020/25-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 Toyobo to practicalize power-generating material for organic photovoltaics https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/english/Pages/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 Launch of an ambitious scientific program for future generations of Li-ion batteries https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/english/Pages/2020/Focus-batteries.aspx Batteries Mon, 23 Mar 2020 11:00:00 GMT New record for Perovskite Module technology https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/english/Pages/press-releases/New-record-for-Perovskite-Module-technology.aspx Solar energy Mon, 02 Mar 2020 11:00:00 GMT Harvesting energy from sporadic impacts https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/english/Pages/ec_2018/more-secure-data-harvesting-energy-from-sporadic-impacts.aspx Leti, a CEA Tech institute, and STMicroelectronics have developed a circuit that can harvest the mechanical energy produced by sporadic impacts in vibratory environments and enable self-powered devices. Energies Companies ; Journalists ; Researchers Leti News CEA Tech;Energy solutions for mobile devices; Thu, 06 Sep 2018 10:00:00 GMT Vikram Solar ties up with France’s CEA to drive innovative technology research and development https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/english/Pages/press-releases/Vikram-Solar-ties-up-with-France-CEA-to-drive-innovative-technology-research-and-development-.aspx Vikram Solar and the CEA sign a Collaboration Agreement during French President, Mr Emmanuel Macron’s India visit. The association will look to enhance research and developments on high efficiency crystalline silicon cells, modules, systems and a host of high efficiency generation and storage technologies for French and Indian markets. Energies ; Renewable energies ; Solar energy ; Photovoltaic solar power ; Energy efficiency ; Energy storage ; Batteries Journalists ; Companies functional divisions Press release ; International ; Partnerships Mon, 12 Mar 2018 11:00:00 GMT Handling contaminated waste safely https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/english/Pages/ec_2017/handling-contaminated-waste-safely-smart-digital-systems.aspx List, a CEA Tech institute, recently developed a new robotic system to remotely handle waste for the nuclear industry. The research was conducted as part of the EU RoMaNS project. Dismantling Companies ; Journalists ; Researchers List News CEA Tech;Advanced manufacturing;Industry of the future; Wed, 05 Jul 2017 08:00:00 GMT Does micro cogeneration influence fuel-cell aging ? https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/english/Pages/ec_2017/does-micro-cogeneration-influence-fuel-cell-aging-renewable-energy-and-energy-efficiency.aspx Researchers at Liten, a CEA Tech institute, set out to determine whether or not micro cogeneration affects fuel-cell aging. The first long-duration tests conducted under the Propice project provided some answers. Energy storage Companies ; Journalists ; Researchers Liten News CEA Tech;buildings;renewable energy;Fuel cells;materials; Wed, 28 Jun 2017 10:00:00 GMT REACSOL solar reactor converts biomass into fuel https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/english/Pages/ec_2017/reacsol-solar-reactor-converts-biomass-into-fuel-renewable-energy-and-energy-efficiency.aspx The REACSOL solar reactor developed by Liten, a CEA Tech institute, was successfully used for high-temperature biomass gasification in tests carried out in conjunction with lab CNRS-PROMES. The results of the tests—gasification of wood-based biomass continuously fed into the reactor with concentrated solar energy as the heat source—were encouraging. Renewable energies Companies ; Journalists ; Researchers Liten News bio-based energy;bio-resources;CEA Tech;Energy storage;Liten;renewable energy;solar photovoltaic; Thu, 08 Jun 2017 10:00:00 GMT Preventing thermal runaway in embedded batteries https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/english/Pages/ec_2017/preventing-thermal-runaway-embedded-batteries-renewable-energy-and-energy-efficiency.aspx Leti and Liten, both CEA Tech institutes, developed the electronics and algorithms required to measure the internal temperature of a battery cell by estimating electrical impedance. The purpose of the solution is to detect the early signs of thermal runaway in embedded lithium-ion batteries. Batteries Companies ; Journalists ; Researchers Leti News CEA Tech;Leti;battery-based storage;Energy storage;software and systems engineering;Embedded systems;electric mobility;electronics; Thu, 18 May 2017 10:00:00 GMT Exploring electricity storage in Corsica? https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/english/Pages/latest-news/exploring-electricity-storage-in-corsica-energy-efficiency.aspx Liten, a CEA Tech institute, recently joined forces with France’s energy agency ADEME to assess the benefits combining electricity storage and renewable energy production could bring to micro-grids connected to the main grid on the island of Corsica. Energy efficiency Companies ; Journalists ; Researchers Liten News battery-based storage;smart-grid systems;CEA Tech;Energy storage;Smart grids;Liten;renewable energy;Hydrogen production and storage; Tue, 16 May 2017 10:00:00 GMT Silicon electrodes: the true causes of aging https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/english/Pages/latest-news/silicon-electrodes-true-causes-aging-renewable-energy-and-energy-efficiency.aspx Silicon electrodes are among the frontrunners in the race to replace the graphite electrodes currently used in Lithium batteries. Several imaging and spectroscopy techniques have provided a deeper understanding of the mechanisms that underpin silicon electrode degradation. Energy storage Companies ; Journalists ; Researchers Liten News battery-based storage;Nanocharacterization;CEA Tech;land transportation;Energy storage;Liten; Wed, 12 Apr 2017 10:00:00 GMT Preindustrial demonstrator system with 60 bifacial photovoltaic modules https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/english/Pages/latest-news/preindustrial-demonstrator-system-with-60-bifacial-photovoltaic-modules-renewable-energy-and-energy-efficiency.aspx For the first time ever, 60 bifacial photovoltaic modules were manufactured on the semi-automated assembly line at the Modules Platform operated by Liten, a CEA Tech institute. Photovoltaic solar power Researchers ; Companies ; Journalists Liten News solar photovoltaic;renewable energy; Thu, 30 Mar 2017 10:00:00 GMT CEA Tech and Fraunhofer ISE Strengthen their Cooperation https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/english/Pages/latest-news/Virtual-Lab-Specializes-in-Ultra-High-Efficiency-Solar-Cells-from-Europe-CEA-Tech-and-Fraunh.aspx Germany and France are European leaders in the fields of semiconductor technology and solar cell research. In order to strengthen the already existing collaboration between the CEA’s technological research unit, CEA Tech in Grenoble and Chambery, France and the German Fraunhofer ISE in Freiburg, the two partners have concluded a collaboration agreement to create a common “Virtual Lab”. Solar energy Companies ; Researchers Ines News ; Press release Tue, 28 Mar 2017 13:30:41 GMT Predicting concentrating solar power plant production https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/english/Pages/latest-news/predicting-concentrating-solar-power-plant-production-renewable-energy-energy-efficiency.aspx Liten, a CEA Tech institute, has developed a tool to predict concentrating solar power (CSP) plant production based on forecasts of direct solar irradiance. Solar energy Companies ; Journalists ; Researchers Liten News renewable energy;CEA Tech;thermal energy storage;energy grids;Liten;heat networks and storage;smart-grid systems; Thu, 23 Mar 2017 11:00:00 GMT A portable energy source for all weather https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/english/Pages/latest-news/portable-energy-source-all-weather-renewable-energy-and-energy-efficiency.aspx Liten, a CEA Tech institute, and Safran recently developed a new low-mass, high-energy-density hybrid energy source that can operate within a wide temperature range. The R&D was commissioned by the French Directorate General for Armaments. Energy storage Companies ; Journalists ; Researchers Liten News CEA Tech;Energy storage;Liten;energy micro-sources;Fuel cells;DEFENSE; Thu, 09 Mar 2017 11:00:00 GMT First-ever experimental wood and concrete home built at Cadarache site https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/english/Pages/latest-news/first-ever-experimental-wood-concrete-home-built-renewable-energy-and-energy-efficiency.aspx Construction-industry professionals are constantly on the lookout for ways to make the homes they build more energy efficient, which includes making the best use of resources in the environment to ensure effective heating and cooling. Smart building Companies ; Researchers ; Journalists Liten News buildings;Atlantic;Vicat;Delta Dore;K-Line;Velux;Trécobat;Liten;CEA Tech;building energy; Tue, 21 Feb 2017 11:00:00 GMT Lithium-sulfur batteries scaled up https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/english/Pages/latest-news/lithium-sulfur-batteries-scaled-up-energy-storage.aspx Liten, a CEA Tech institute, recently produced the first-ever cylindrical lithium-sulfur battery. The prototype’s performance indicates a bright future for the batteries! Energy storage Companies ; Journalists ; Researchers Liten News Energy storage;CEA Tech;electric mobility;Fuel cells;battery-based storage;nanomaterials and processes;land transportation;aeronautics and space;electronics;materials; Tue, 24 Jan 2017 11:00:00 GMT GaN now has a driver! https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/english/Pages/latest-news/gan-now-has-a-driver-energy-efficiency.aspx A GaN power switch driver was recently integrated into a demonstrator system for a high-temperature application. This research will create new possibilities for the automotive, aeronautics, and mining exploration (drilling) industries. Energy efficiency ; New technologies Researchers ; Teachers Leti News automotive;Leti;GaN;electric mobility;aeronautics and space; Wed, 23 Nov 2016 11:00:00 GMT Toward better tunnel construction project pollution control https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/english/Pages/latest-news/toward-better-tunnel-construction-project-pollution-control.aspx CEA Tech institute Liten recently dimensioned, selected, and tested the components—including the battery—for a complete train on tires for tunnel construction projects. A prototype of the electric-powered train will be tested with Métalliance this fall. New technologies ; Energies Companies ; Journalists ; Researchers Liten News electric mobility;land transportation; Mon, 07 Nov 2016 11:00:00 GMT Monolike silicon: one step closer to industrial scale-up https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/english/Pages/latest-news/monolike-silicon-one-step-closer-to-industrial-scale-up.aspx Liten, a CEA Tech institute, has successfully reduced monolike silicon solar cell performance losses due to light-induced degradation to under 2%. New technologies ; Energies News solar photovoltaic;renewable energy; Mon, 17 Oct 2016 10:00:00 GMT Just enough water for better PEMFCs https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/english/Pages/latest-news/just-enough-water-for-better-pemfcs.aspx Improved management of water in proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) could help reduce costs and lengthen lifetimes, both of which are crucial to the fuel cells’ commercial success. Research conducted at Liten, a CEA Tech institute, in conjunction with CNRS/IMFT* and PSI** has unlocked some of the secrets to further progress. Energies ; New technologies News electric mobility;land transportation;Fuel cells;naval and maritime industries; Mon, 10 Oct 2016 10:00:00 GMT CEA Tech keeps an eye on France’s PV power plants https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/english/Pages/latest-news/cea-tech-keeps-an-eye-on-france-s-pv-power-plants-photovoltai-solar.aspx Liten, a CEA Tech institute, gathers data from 10% of France’s installed PV power-plant base, analyzes the data, and makes recommendations to improve plant performance. The installed base monitored by Liten should reach 400 MW by the end of 2016, making the institute a key source for information on PV production in France. New technologies ; Energies Researchers ; Journalists ; Companies Ines News solar photovoltaic; Fri, 10 Jun 2016 10:00:00 GMT Powder injection molding almost ready for industrial rollout https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/english/Pages/latest-news/powder-injection-molding-almost-ready-for-industrial-rollout-powder-metallurgy.aspx Powder injection molding almost ready for industrial rollout Liten, a CEA Tech institute, is proving that powder injection molding is a technologically- and economically-efficient way to manufacture complex-shaped metal parts without machining... Energies ; New technologies Journalists ; Companies ; Researchers Grenoble News Powder Injection Molding;powder metallurgy; Mon, 30 May 2016 10:00:00 GMT Batteries that stand the test of time https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/english/Pages/latest-news/batteries-that-stand-the-test-of-time.aspx Accelerated aging tests provide valuable information about the damage batteries suffer over time. Researchers at CEA Tech in Grenoble and IRAMIS, the Institute of Matter and Radiation of the CEA’s Physical Science Division in Saclay, recently uncovered new information using a novel test in research conducted with labs LRMO (DEN/DPC), LCP, and ICMMO of the University of Paris Sud. Energies Journalists ; Researchers Iramis News Energie; Thu, 19 May 2016 10:00:00 GMT A promising new prototype of battery https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/english/Pages/press-releases/a-promising-new-prototype-of-battery.aspx A French team, mostly including researchers from the CNRS and CEA within the RS2E network on electrochemical energy storage have just designed an alternative technology to Li-ion for application in specific sectors. Batteries ; Energies Journalists ; Researchers Grenoble Press release ; Scientific result Mon, 30 Nov 2015 11:00:00 GMT CEA-Liten announces first fully inkjet manufactured flexible PV modules https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/english/Pages/press-releases/CEA-Liten-announces-first-fully-inkjet-manufactured-flexible-PV-modules.aspx The Organic/Hybrid Printed Photovoltaic field is growing and is reaching the production scale where development of large area processes is needed. To this aim, researchers from CEA-Liten, based at INES, France, have developed a flexible organic photovoltaic module manufactured entirely by inkjet printing processes that demonstrates power conversion efficiency above 4% for high value, custom-made, solar devices. Photovoltaic solar power Journalists ; Companies Ines Press release flexible PV modules;PV; Thu, 16 Jul 2015 10:00:00 GMT A CEA electrolysis system for carbon-free production of hydrogen achieves 90% efficiency https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/english/Pages/press-releases/a-cea-electrolysis-system-for-carbon-free-production-of-hydrogen-achieves-90-efficiency.aspx ​CEA Liten has validated a hydrogen production system using high-temperature steam electrolysis and offering outstanding performance. Hydrogen ; Energies ; Renewable energies Journalists ; Researchers Grenoble Press release Mon, 16 Mar 2015 11:00:00 GMT