Collaborative research in. a basic researcher s view. Klaus Lips

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1 Collaborative research in renewable energy in Germany a basic researcher s view Klaus Lips HZB

2 Our situation It took Britain half the resources of this planet to achieve its prosperity. How many planets will India require for development? Mahatma Gandhi Energy supply What a beautiful day. I'm the king of all time Source: Jupp Wolter in Sombeck u.a.: Das Bild der Welt. Göttingen: Vandenhoek u. Ruprecht 2

3 Predictions of German Scientific Council World energy mix Primary energy production /yr In 2008 solar power contributed only 0.2% others nuclear bio Electricity: PV + solar thermal wind gas coal oil water Source: solarwirtschaft.de 2011 report Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change: even 70% renewable until 2050 feasible 3

4 Global Energy Research Strategy Solving the energy problem in a sustainable manner is one of the greatest challenges mankind is facing How do we manage the transition from conventional to renewable energy production? Political support Stimulate research Technology transfer Global change of moral concept New concepts How can I help as a basic researcher to achieve this vision? 4

5 Renewable Energy in Germany Renewable electricity production in Germany year Renewable electricity production 6 % 10 % 17 % 30% World market renewable energy and environmental technology: 1700 B Germany contributes with 17% Industry sector has created 1.8 Million new jobs alone in Germany World market will tenfold in the next decade Maintain German leadership Enhanced research efforts 5

6 High-Tech Strategy 2020 initiated by federal minister of education and research (BMBF) Annette Schavan Climate, resource protection, and energy Health and quality of life Mobility of the future Communication (e.g. smart grids) Safety and security Ideas + Knowledge Innovation 6 th Energy Research Program of the Federal Government Renewable energy Efficiency Energy storage and grids Integration of renewable energy merging of different technologies 6

7 Research landscape in Germany Non-university research Universities Helmholtz Association Max Planck Association Fraunhofer Association Leibniz Association Basic & applied research Basic & applied research Basic research Applied (industry driven) research 7

8 Helmholtz Association Mission: help solving grand challenges which face society, science and industry in the fields of Energy Earth and Environment Health Key Technologies Structure of Matter Aeronautics, Space and Transportation Total budget: 2.3 Billion + 0.8M third party Staff: > 20,000 8

9 Research landscape in Germany Non-university research Universities Helmholtz Association Max Planck Association Fraunhofer Association Leibniz Association Basic & applied research Basic & applied research Basic research Applied (industry driven) research Funding instruments for basic energy research total: 502 M Institutional funding: Helmholtz Centres 241 M =>125 M fusion Project funding mainly to research associations formed by Institutes, Universities, and Industry 58 M Strategic alliances private-public partnerships Promoting young researchers Transfer of knowledge through e.g. workshops 203 M 9

10 Energy program of Helmholtz Association % Renewable Energy (PV, CST, Geothermal, Biomass) Efficient i t Energy Conversion and Use Nuclear Safety Research Fusion Research 3 Energy Systems Analysis HGF HZB solar energy Total budget: 266 M /y 20 M /y + third party Staff members: Helmholtz-Zentrum lt t Berlin HZB : 130M /y: nuclear reactor and synchrotron 10

11 Energy program of Helmholtz Association % Renewable Energy (PV, CST, Geothermal, Biomass) Efficient Second i tgeneration Energy Conversion PV: and Use 100x thinner solar cells, cheap to produce Nuclear Safety Research Fusion Research 3 Energy Systems Analysis HGF HZB solar energy Total budget: 266 M /y 20 M /y + third party Staff members: Helmholtz-Zentrum lt t Berlin HZB : 130M /y: nuclear reactor and synchrotron 11

12 Additional Instrument of Funding Innovation Alliance Photovoltaic Research association lead by industry (BMBF/BMU) Optical Technologies (BMBF) Innovative ideas from basic research (BMBF/BMU) Energy research (BMU/BMBF) How can I help as a basic scientist? Setting up a research infrastructure that is accessible for PV industry 600 M 500 M Industry 100 M Ministry Source: BMBF 12

13 Advanced Analytics for Energy Mat. Research Concept ev 10 kev Opening of lab: 2015 Sissy Solar Energy Material In-Situ Laboratory at the Synchrotron Worldwide unique tool for materials and device analysis: no vacuum break! Available budget 20M : 6M BMBF 6M Max Planck 8 M HZB

14 The Innovation Alliance To reach ambitious goal in 2020 and 2050, state and federal government support Knowledge transfer through h public-private i partnership German companies enter into partnerships with leading and emerging high-tech locations and with the world s most innovative R&D centers. Small and medium-sized enterprises need link to science: mediator Research campus: bring together universities, non-university research institutions and commercial companies at a single location with a focus on specific technology field Successful instruments to monitor, for example the Leading-Edge Cluster Competition and the innovation alliance 14

15 Photovoltaics in Berlin Berlin Adlershof City of Science, Technology, and Media Fast Development of a new Technology Cluster Founded in 1993: Technology fields and technology centers Photonics and Optics IT and Media Microsystems and Materials Biotechnology and Environment 2005: Photovoltaics 15

16 Photovoltaics in Berlin Production Services Trade Research and Education Companies: Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin Source: S. Remmer, Diploma Thesis, FU-Berlin

17 Photovoltaics Cluster Adlershof 2011 Proximity and Synergies for PV Companies PV competence center Berlin (PVcomB/HZB) Sulfurcell (spin-off HZB) HZB Synchrotron (BESSY II) Institute t of Si PV Solon 17

18 Bridging the gap Application PVcomB bridges gap between basic research and industry Technology transfer Hands-on education Upscaling of promising concepts Development of industrial processes Basic Research PV program of Helmholtz Association Mathematics for key technolgies, high end analytics Establish educational programs at berlin universities View point for a basic scientist 18

19 TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER - NEW STRATEGY Additional instruments along the innovation process NEW INSTRUMENTS Validation fund: Support Helmholtz projects to help desk service come to appreciation and commercialisation Shared Services: Invention Spin-off help desk service INNOVATION PROCESS Research and Development Invention disclosure Validation Spin-offs Commercial usage Comprehensive instruments: New incentive systems, e.g. Transfer Award Entrepreneurship Education Visibility and Marketing of Helmholtz Activities PAGE SEITE 19

20 Boundary conditions Success citeria for a settlement in the PV sector Excellence Renewable Energy Law Advantages of East Germany Berlin as acityto to live Pioneers Excellent R&D Basis Focussing on Technology Fields Value Chain Proximity and Synergies in A hof National and international Networking Specialised Facilities, e.g. Synchrotron 20

21 Thin-Film PV Module Production 2005 Thin film Si Compound semiconductor 21

22 Thin-Film PV Module Production Thin film Si Now we have to make sure that Compound semiconductor some of these companies survive