Resources, energy and environmental technologies

In times where raw materials are becoming scarcer and more expensive, new options must be examined and new strategies developed to maintain the competitiveness of companies and to reduce environmental impacts. This area holds enormous potential and we are proud to be part of this development.

Projects within this future field

Wind energy research test field in mountainous terrain

In the WindForS research cluster, ZSW and its partners are investigating how wind turbines can be operated optimally at such challenging locations.
ZSW: facade-integrated photovoltaic systems in CIGS technology

The researching facade: facade-integrated photovoltaic systems in CIGS technology

ZSW researchers optimize facade-integrated photovoltaic systems in CIGS technology together with their project partners from industry and research.

Polar Bear House

Energy-efficient construction inspired by nature: Polar bear fur inspired the DITF to develop a new type of textile thermal insulation material.

REWARD - effective wastewater recycling

In the "REWARD" collaborative project, Hohenstein and its partners are investigating effective strategies for recycling wastewater from commercial washing processes.
„Hohenstein: Hydrophobins – water- and dirt-repellent textile finishes“
„Hohenstein: Hydrophobins – water- and dirt-repellent textile finishes“

Hydrophobins - protein protection against water and dirt

Based on natural proteins, Hohenstein developed a novel textile finish with water- and dirt-repellent properties in cooperation with the Fraunhofer IGB in Straubing.

Power directly from the environment - Energy Harvesting

Following the motto "no batteries, no cables", Hahn-Schickard develops the smallest energy generators that supply wireless sensors and mobile systems directly with energy from the environment.