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CHEPHREN I+II

Project for the chemical-physical reduction of friction energy, phase I and II

The over­arching goal of CHEPHREN is the consistent development of ultra- and supralow friction states in various mechanical systems on the basis of cross disciplinary tribological solution approaches. The focus of the sub­project is the deposition of smooth ta-C layers with the filtered laser arc on insulating substrates such as plastics with complex 3-dimensional geometry such as gears or spheres. In this context, the resulting requirements for the coating process are also being investigated and solutions developed.

Funding body: Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Action
Funding reference: 03EN4005L, 03EN4029L
Duration: 01.09.2022 - 28.02.2025

ParIS

Passivating contacts for cost-effective and highly efficient IBC solar cells, sub-project: Development of PVD processes for the deposition of amorphous silicon and silicon oxide thin films for use in IBC solar cells

The aim of the PariS project is to develop a poly-Si IBC solar cell with passivating contact structures produced entirely by magnetron sputtering. To this end, the sub-project involves process development and optimization for the in-situ deposition of a multiple stack of aSi and SiOx layers on a pilot-scale PVD sputtering system designed for this project. In this way, in conjunction with subsequent laser structuring, the efficiency of the solar cells is to be increased by >25% compared to the zebra solar cell and the poly-zebra process simplified, combined with an increase in throughput in production.

Funding body: Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Action
Funding reference: 03EE1216B
Duration: 01.06.2024 - 31.05.2027

KoVoPack

Technology platform for compact, fully integrated systems in packages

The joint project is developing processes and systems as well as demonstrators for a technological platform that will enable the production of fully integrated and compact system-in-package solutions in the optical, RF and radar application area. The focus of the sub-project is on process, technology and system development for binary and ternary phase change materials (PCM) for the production of RF switches and optical filters.

Funding body: SAB
Funding reference: 100693590
Duration: 01.12.2023 - 30.11.2026

LUMINOSITY

Large-area uniform industry compatible perovskite solar cell technology

LUMINOSITY aims to bring the technology of flexible perovskite solar cells to commercially relevant production scales using established industrial processes. The aim of the project is the demonstration of roll-to-roll processed photovoltaic modules with an efficiency (PCE) of >20 % on an area of >900 cm². The sub-project deals with the deposition of a high-quality nickel oxide charge carrier layer, which must be adapted to the specific requirements of the cell structure with aluminum-based substrate foil and an electrode layer of fluorinated tin oxide (FTO).

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Fördergeber: EU
Förderkennzeichen: 101147653
Duration: 01.06.2024 - 31.05.2028

KLIMA UND ENERGIE

1.1 Investment measures to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (in CO₂ equivalents) by at least 20 percent combined with an increase in final energy efficiency of at least 10 percent

VON ARDENNE has set itself the goal of significantly reducing its CO₂ emissions. One component of this is the reduction of building-related Scope 2 emissions through energy efficiency measures that go beyond the limits previously required by law as part of the standards of the European Union.  Based on an energy concept that has been developed, an investment plan of measures is being implemented with new concepts for cooling water supply, building heating, energy and lighting control.

Funding body: SAB
Funding reference: 100713203
Duration: 11.12.2023 - 31.12.2025

BiPro²Scale

Holistic product and process development of scalable bipolar plates for the implementation of innovative fuel cells for CO₂-neutral heavy-duty applications; sub-project: development of coating processes for durable, highly scaled BPP

The project addresses the development of PEM fuel cells for a power range of at least 1 megawatt for air, marine and rail applications as well as for stationary power generation systems. Such power ranges can only be achieved with scaled bipolar plates with a flow field area of at least 1000 cm², for which product and process development must be completely rethought. In the project, new approaches for media supply and distribution, forming and joining processes and sealing concepts are being developed from a product engineering perspective. The sub-project is concerned with the large-surface coating of the joined bipolar plates on the basis of high-performance carbon coatings in order to enable the longest possible service life.

Funding body: Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Action
Funding reference: 03EN5047G
Duration: 1.1.2025 - 31.12.2027