Disaggregation and predictor services

Twingz detects potential fire and/or water damage before it occurs. It does this by providing a fully transparent picture of your energy consumption through monitoring individual appliances all based on the end-user’s electricity and water meters. Using data disaggregation and machine learning, the innovation can prediction and detect discrepancies in usage patterns and therefore give warnings about possible malfunction and potential damage. At the same time, usage data is continuously available to end-users.

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Intelligent electric bike trailers

NÜWIEL has developed and built an electric bicycle trailer that automatically follows the movement of the bicycle. The cyclist does not feel the load of the trailer or the cargo. The trailer, thanks to a special coupling, is mounted in a few seconds under the saddle of the bicycle, without the need for further installations. When used without a bicycle, it can also be used as an electrically powered handcart in pedestrian-only zones and inside buildings. Thanks to NÜWIEL’s modular design, the trailer can be used with different cargo structures. It is possible to install an existing transport box system on the trailer, or to develop a custom box for different needs.

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Net zero refurbishments

Ecoworks GmbH has developed the Net Zero Refurbishments, which is a method to refurbish apartment houses with pre-fabric parts to achieve a lower energy demand in houses, and also to shift most of the energy used to be from a renewable source (solar power). The solution uses photovoltaic cells and a heat pump to reduce the electricity needed from the grid. This means that no heat from the grid is needed, however some electricity would be externally provided to meet the demand.

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Organic flow batteries

CMBlu Energy AG develop large-scale organic flow batteries for electrical grids. Their energy storage systems are based on renewable resources as a key technology for the energy transition and enable nationwide grid infrastructure for electromobility. The organic electrolytes are produced from the natural source lignin, which is available in almost unlimited amounts in the pulp and paper industry. Lignin derivates are obtained very cost- effective from waste streams of existing mills. They claim that their technology enables storage capacities of 1250 GWh every year only using existing infrastructure

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Solar service for urban multi-tenant buildings

EINHUNDERT Energie deliver solar power as a service with digital metering services to multi-tenant and commercial buildings. As well as offering solar power for multi-tenant-buildings EINHUNDERT Energie has an app that unites and visualizes digital metering data (energy, heat, water). The German “Energiewende” (energy transition) is therefore made accessible to millions of people living or working in rental and shared spaces, giving access to clean technology as a service.

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Reversible solid oxide cells

Reversible solid oxide cells are single devices that can both split water to produce hydrogen, as well as convert hydrogen back to electricity. Solid oxide cells typically operate at very high temperatures, which avoids the need for precious metal catalysts. However, the high temperatures mean that the materials a solid oxide cell need to have extraordinary properties. Sunfire has developed this technology to find materials that are up to the task, thus enabling the use of green electricity as a renewable feedstock for industry and mobility. The PowerCore solid oxide cell stack is Sunfire's technology for the production of steam electrolysers and high-temperature fuel cells.

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Liquid organic H₂ carriers for H₂ logistics

Hydrogen (H₂) is the energy vector of the future. Although it can be used in many industrial sectors, its current solutions for storage and transportation are hazardous and inefficient. Hydrogenious GmbH have developed an alternative technology for H₂ storage and transportation–liquid organic hydrogen carrier (LOHC) technology. H₂ is chemically bonded to a stable carrier liquid. Thus, H₂ loses its explosive character and can be stored and transported in the well-known and already existing oil infrastructures. Hydrogenious claims that LOHC is the key to a viable H₂ society.

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Modular solar system and DC micro-grid for off-grid applications

SolarWorXUG has developed a modular solar solution for households and small businesses in off-grid areas. Each system can accommodate a 80 Wh or 160 Wh battery and two 50 W solar panels. Individual systems can be interconnected with their DC micro-grid modules so that energy-intense appliances, such as milling machines, can be powered and the security of supply for each connected household is increased. The introduction of solar power can lower the dependency on diesel fueled generators in remote areas.

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Mindshift

Mindshift wrote: For example, we would like to organize campaigns consisting; a) of actions (flash mobs, plogging, competitions eg with well-known influencers, artistic performances, street theatre, . ); b) of education programs in kindergartens, schools and companies (generally inclusion of kindergardens, schools c) advertising via social media; d) products like (smart) bins for proper waste disposal.. Source: EIT Climate KIC's Climathon

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Bike Tree

Bike Tree wrote: Our idea is to raise the awareness of the population about the bicycle as a sustainable mean of transport. More and more people are willing to use their bicycles instead of their cars. However, they often do not dare to use their e-bikes or expensive bicycles, as there is a high risk of bicycle theft in large cities. The bike tree is a secure and environmentally friendly bike storage system. Also, it increases the quality and livability of a city by bringing open space with green by nature inspired designs... Source: EIT Climate KIC's Climathon

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