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Win-win for home and grid

Jul 23, 2019 | Solar systems on the roofs of residential buildings often produce energy precisely when the residents can’t actually use it. Stationary batteries enable this energy to be utilized in the evening, at night or on a rainy day. A research project at Empa...
Swiss students dominate this year's Hyperloop Pod Competition in LA

And the runner-up is ... swissloop!

Jul 22, 2019 | At yesterday’s Hyperloop Pod Competition in Los Angeles, the Swissloop pod achieved a top speed of 252 km/h. The team, comprising students from Empa, ETH Zurich and other Swiss universities, finished in second place. And to complete the Swiss triumph...
University of Constance appoints Lorenz Hilty as University Councillor

New office for Empa researchers

Jul 17, 2019 | Empa researcher Lorenz Hilty is a new member of the University Council of the University of Constance. He was elected by the University Senate and appointed by the Ministry of Science of the German state of Baden-Württemberg.

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