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Germany aims to become climate neutral by 2045. For this to succeed, researchers must show inventive genius and a pioneering spirit in many areas. One example of how a good idea might make a real impact is a project at h_da’s Faculty of Mechanical and Plastics Engineering, where an interdisciplinary team is working to develop a new type of turbine that combines two technologies and could make a substantial contribution to our future power supply. The Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems in Freiburg is the project coordinator. (Text: Christina Janssen)

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On Monday evening, April 28, 2025, the role of spokesperson was ceremoniously handed over at the Research Center for Materials and Process Technology (fz mpt). After many years of development and significant involvement, Prof. Dr. Martin Moneke—founding member and driving force behind the research center—handed over his position to his successor, Prof. Dr. Albrecht Gilka-Bötzow. The evening was not only a review of seven years of development work, but also offered a clear vision for the future: transdisciplinary, practical, and visible.

Sven Linow is a friendly guy. He speaks with a calm voice, which lends even greater weight to his description of the uncomfortable truths already facing us. It’s a matter (for him) of protecting the climate. As Professor of Thermodynamics and Environmental Engineering, Linow wants to impart “energy literacy”. He thinks and acts beyond the boundaries of his subject area and makes an important contribution in many ways, including to “Scientists for Future”. A conversation about our future energy supply, sufficiency and small disasters. (Interview: Daniel Timme)

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