A follow-up project to the ADern project aims to transfer the successful model to three new networks: the focus is on heating networks, air conditioning and refrigeration technology and energy efficiency in industry. All three networks will be constituted at a kick-off meeting on April 22. [more]
published: 11.03.2024
In the south of Spain, the German Aerospace Center (DLR) - Institute of Solar Research has access to the "Plataforma Solar de Almería" of the Spanish research center CIEMAT. Researchers use the power of the sun here to test high-temperature solar technologies under realistic conditions. Laura Paulus is currently writing her Master's thesis there. [more]
published: 23.02.2024
The two-year project at the Institute for Hydrogen and Energy Technology at Hof University of Applied Sciences (iwe) has exceeded its objectives. At the closing event, the project team was particularly pleased with the networking effects and new project plans that resulted from the training series. [more]
published: 06.12.2023
With the construction of the Center for Water and Energy Management (ZWE), a vision that was conceived 15 years ago by University President Prof. Lehmann and implemented step by step is coming to fruition. [more]
published: 09.11.2023
Hof University of Applied Sciences wants to accompany Bavarian companies and industry on their way to reduced dependency on foreign energy - and in doing so, facilitate the path to renewable energies. [more]
published: 19.07.2023
The strong growth in the research area leads to a significant change at Hof University of Applied Sciences: The former Institute for Water and Energy Management at Hof University of Applied Sciences (iwe) will in future be divided into two institutes with future-relevant focal points. [more]
published: 30.03.2023
The technologies for expanding climate-neutral heat supply through the use of local and district heating networks are already available and have been tested in practice in existing networks. However, the path from the idea of a local heating network for neighborhood supply to actual commissioning can be very lengthy. [more]
published: 17.03.2023
Hof University of Applied Sciences would like to become independent of external energy in the future. To achieve this goal, the project "Energy self-sufficient Hof University" has now been launched. By the end of the year, Oliver Stark and his team at the iwe want to gain the necessary insights to achieve the big goal. [more]
published: 09.03.2023
With funding from the Hightech Agenda Bayern, Professors Tobias Plessing, Tobias Schnabel and Jörg Krumreich and Deputy Institute Director Andy Gradel are currently closing a gap in the research landscape on hydrogen technologies for the future at Hof University of Applied Sciences. Their research focus is on the production of green hydrogen. [more]
published: 07.12.2022
Following the kick-off in March of this year, the ADerN network now invited participants to its second meeting at the Einstein1 start-up center. The aim of the ADerN project is to increase the acceptance of regenerative local heating networks among the population, to network players in the Bavarian local heating industry and thus to strengthen the industry in the Free State. [more]
published: 06.07.2022
At the beginning of 2022, the Institute for Water and Energy Management at Hof University of Applied Sciences will launch a project focusing on regenerative local heating networks. The goal of the project team, which currently consists of four members, is the transfer of knowledge and the further training of all players, from manufacturers to operators, as well as the networking and strengthening of the Bavarian local heating sector. [more]
published: 26.01.2022
The Nordhalben local heating network is soon to work more intelligently and effectively. This is being ensured by a joint research project of Hof University of Applied Sciences and Bioenergie Nordhalben eG together with ENERPIPE GmbH and HDG Bavaria GmbH. In addition, network customers will be able to call up their consumption data in real time in the future and receive individual incentives for savings [more]
published: 06.10.2021
A remarkable ecosystem for founders has emerged at Hof University of Applied Sciences in recent years, and its initial successes are already visible. [more]
published: 06.09.2021
The 40,000 square meter Winterling site in Schwarzenbach/Saale is to be given an innovative energy supply system and thus a further incentive for potential tenants. The Institute for Water and Energy Management at Hof University of Applied Sciences (iwe) is currently planning the entire factory complex of the former porcelain manufacturer. [more]
published: 16.08.2021
Energy storage is one of the key issues for a sustainable energy supply. In Münchberg, novel ice batteries for cooling applications are being researched that can help to sustainably reduce energy and CO2. They are powered by surplus solar energy. [more]
published: 21.06.2021
Together with Hof University of Applied Sciences, Hofer Brauerei Meinel wants to make its own production processes more efficient and conserve resources. The aim is to brew Hof beer in an even more environmentally friendly way than before. [more]
published: 02.06.2021
At Hof University of Applied Sciences, a start-up is attracting attention that could provide important solutions for the upcoming mobility revolution: BtX energy Gmbh offers processes for producing high-quality hydrogen from biomass [more]
published: 01.02.2021