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🌟 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬: Stanford University 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐅𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐚𝐭 NeXtWind! 🌟 We're thrilled to announce that two brilliant students from Stanford will join us for a 10-week research project! 🏆 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭'𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭? Our fellows will develop innovative optimization methods aimed at enhancing renewable energy integration. They will also explore new opportunities for expanding renewable energy projects in Germany. This work aims at advancing the intersection of academic research and startup innovation. 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠? At NextWind, we believe in blending theoretical knowledge from top universities with practical experience and data. This collaboration allows: 🔍 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭: Bringing fresh academic perspectives into our innovative environment. 💡 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Applying university theory to real-world challenges. 🔄 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞: Taking practical learnings back to academia, enriching both worlds. We're excited to see the impact of this collaboration and the advancements it will bring to renewable energy! #NextWind #SummerFellowship #RenewableEnergy #Innovation #Stanford #KnowledgeExchange #Sustainability #AcademicCollaboration

Excellent, clear, accessible interview with Ratu around one of the most exciting of many physics-based initiatives and industries in New Zealand. It perhaps highlights the breadth of careers available to physics graduates. Not only are the likes of Openstar and Rocketlabs hiring talent, but even bigger, global successes like F&P Health Care are reliant upon physics graduates for their growth. This all at a time when there are dwindling numbers taking up the subject. One time physics leader, Waikato University, which was once home to Dan Walls (after which the Dodd-Walls Centre of Research Excellence I used to lead is named), cut it’s undergraduate physics programme years ago. Massey University, where Sir Paul Callaghan originally worked, closed its BSc programme two years ago. Even Victoria University, where Ratu studied and which hosts the Robinson and MacDiarmid Institutes threatened closure of its School of Chemical and Physical Sciences. As it stands their programme in physics has been radically reduced with a watch on student numbers hanging like the sword of Damocles above the Department which would leave only Auckland, Otago and Canterbury teaching physics whilst our industry cries out for talent and opportunities to transform our economy and the world go begging. As the old ads say, your country needs you - to study physics. And our country needs to support people, talent who can make these endeavours come alive and create that transformation. Kapai Ratu e tima! https://lnkd.in/gujJyiru

This week, I had the distinct pleasure of engaging with the University of North Dakota's Association of Energy Engineers Student Chapter. During our session, I delved into the nuances of electrification across the Midwest, sharing insights and exploring innovative pathways forward. The energy and curiosity from the group were palpable. Fielding their insightful questions not only underscored the complexity of our journey towards electrification but also highlighted the pivotal role of emerging energy engineers in navigating this landscape. As we look to electrify our buildings and transportation fleet, the challenges are undeniable. Yet, it's the sharp minds and relentless inquiry of groups like the one at the University of North Dakota that reassure me: we are on the right track. Electrification is more than a technical challenge; it's a societal shift, requiring collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to sustainability. The students' enthusiasm and depth of questioning were not just refreshing; they were indicative of the capable hands in which we leave our future. To the brilliant future energy engineers at the University of North Dakota: your readiness to tackle these challenges head-on gives me great hope for our collective journey towards a more electrified, sustainable world. Thank you for a stimulating discussion and for reminding us all of the bright future ahead, powered by the next generation of energy leaders. #Electrification #Sustainability #EnergyEngineering #FutureLeaders #UND

This is the face of the future of electrical energy in VT! To impactful research and excellence in education! We need more people solving the critical problems of electrification and decarbonization, and NEST-VT is a step in that direction!

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The future of quantitative ground models for offshore renewables. Side event of EAGE Annual 2024, this workshop will bring together all parties involved in the development and use of quantitative ground models for offshore renewables projects. We want to stimulate an open debate that involves everyone associated with the multi-faceted process, including: geoscientists, who are heavily involved in the model development from an early project phase; geotechnical engineers, who incorporate the results into engineering ground models and subsequent infrastructure design; data scientists and geostatisticians, who link the various parameters and establish the 3D soil property population and assess the uncertainties. Details in https://lnkd.in/eUD43Dfw

Tampere University Leads EU Consortium to Address Eco-Friendly Energy Storage Today marks a significant step towards the future of energy storage as the Project ARMS (Atomic layer-coated gRaphene electrode-based Micro-flexible and Structural supercapacitors) kicks off its mission to transform the landscape of electrochemical energy storage. The four-year project headed by Tampere University comprising five academics, three research institutes, and three industrial partners from six countries is funded by the Horizon Europe Graphene Flagship. The kick-off meeting for the ARMS project took place at the Hervanta campus in Tampere on November 13-14, 2023. A total of 23 participants from 11 partner organizations attended the kick-off meeting in person, with a few additional members joining remotely. Supercapacitors, known for their high-power density and rapid charging capabilities, have long been recognized for their potential in revolutionizing energy storage. However, despite their eco-friendly nature, commercially available supercapacitors still face limitations in energy density compared to traditional batteries. The Project ARMS aims to break through these barriers, paving the way for a new era in energy storage, says current consortium leader Prof. Donald Lupo. Consortium leader (from January 2024) Prof. Matti Mäntysalo says: One key innovation within ARMS is the use of scalable atomic layer deposition (ALD) processes to modify graphene-rich activated carbon electrodes by applying ultrathin conformal coatings of metal oxides at the nanoscale, promising a major increase in energy density. These electrodes are designed to offer high power density and long cycle life, addressing the limitations of conventional supercapacitors. Additionally, ARMS will introduce novel techniques to expand the operational voltage window of supercapacitors, surpassing the conventional limits and further enhancing their performance. Project ARMS is not just a technological breakthrough; it is a catalyst for European industrial leadership in key strategic value chains. By fostering collaborations and breakthroughs in the realms of energy storage, ARMS aims to contribute to the industrial leadership goals outlined in the destination: Industrial leadership and increased autonomy, with a focus on security of supply in raw materials. As the ARMS project unfolds, it promises to redefine the capabilities of supercapacitors, unlocking a new era of energy storage that is powerful, sustainable, and economically viable. To learn more about the ARMS project, please visit https://lnkd.in/dmqC-VW9, where you can also register for the ARMS newsletter.

Meet Kerry-Ann Adamson, Global Strategic Advisor, Hydrogen, and co-author of the third instalment of our From Ambition to Reality series. Kerry-Ann discusses the importance of hydrogen in a net zero future, correcting common misconceptions and how From Ambition to Reality 3 aims to accelerate the hydrogen sector. Download From Ambition to Reality 3 now: https://ow.ly/hCXz50PGltL

Forgotten luggage on the RER notwithstanding, the 2023 SESO (https://lnkd.in/efQsSYDN) workshop is happening now at Ecole des Ponts ParisTech. It aims at bringing together researchers, PhD students and industrials interested in smart energy and how to optimally manage them through stochastic optimization. It follows two very successful tutorial days by Jalal Kazempour, Andrea Gloppen Johnsen and Oscar Dowson.