https://liten.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/PV-High-Efficiency/pv-cell-doping-could-become-simpler.aspx CEA-Liten (Laboratory of Innovation for New Energy Technologies and Nanomaterials) is the first European institute entirely dedicated to energy transition. Its activities focus on several key areas: solar energy, network management, storage including batteries and hydrogen in a logic of energy efficiency and circular economy. en-US https://liten.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/PublishingImages/Home/CEA-Liten-Logo.png https://liten.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/2024/Renault-CEA-Innovate-tomorrow-vehicles.aspx ​Renault Group and the CEA have developed a new architectured material. The innovation, which leverages breakthrough digital design capabilities and 3D printing, could open the door to new, customizable parts that offer exceptional properties like adaptive behavior. The potential uses for the new technology in the automotive industry, always on the lookout for solutions to improve the in-cabin experience, are promising. New technologies ; Innovation for industry ; Materials Journalists ; Institutions ; general public Liten Press release additive manufacturing;comfort;materials;Renault;seat;3D printing; Tue, 26 Mar 2024 11:00:00 GMT https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/2024/HIC-metallurgical-industries.aspx The CALHIPSO project aims to promote the development of the metallurgical industry in France by installing two Hot Isostatic Compression (HIC) chambers: the first on our site, inaugurated on 8 February, and the second in Le Creusot, Bourgogne. The project benefits from the know-how of each partner, including CNRS, FRAMATOME, CEMEF and the University of Bourgogne. This alliance promises to lead to significant advances in the field of metallurgy. Energies ; Environment ; Innovation for industry ; New industrial production processes ; Characterisation Companies ; general public ; Institutions ; Journalists ; Researchers Liten Articles ＆ files ; News ; Découvertes et avancées characterisation;metallurgy;France2030;Energy;Material;HIC;simulation; Thu, 08 Feb 2024 11:00:00 GMT https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/PV-High-Efficiency/TOPCon-solar-cells-space.aspx we have successfully produced alternative, ultra-thin TOPCon solar devices for space using industry-standard equipment. Developed as part of the CARLAH project supported by the European Space Agency, these devices reach a thickness of just 60 µm and are adapted to the specific constraints of space missions. Energies ; Renewable energies ; Solar energy ; Photovoltaic solar power ; New technologies Companies ; Institutions ; Journalists ; Researchers Ines Articles ＆ files ; Article ; News space;topcon;solar cell;Solar;Renewable energies; Wed, 29 Nov 2023 11:00:00 GMT https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/2023/tool-environmental-photovoltaic.aspx We have developed EcoSPV, an original impact analysis tool dedicated to photovoltaic solar power plants. With EcoPV for panels, and EcoSS for battery storage, this tool increases the eco-design potential of the French and European solar industry. Energies ; Renewable energies ; Solar energy ; Photovoltaic solar power ; Environment ; New technologies ; Tools ＆ research instruments Companies ; general public ; Institutions ; Journalists ; Researchers Ines Articles ＆ files ; Article ; News photovoltaic;tool;Energy;Environment;sustainability;life cycle assessment; Tue, 24 Oct 2023 10:00:00 GMT https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/2022/cea-ces-2023.aspx For a new consecutive year, the CEA will be present at CES, at EUREKA PARK with a device including a technological innovation and 4 startups that allow to encompass three major transitions of the moment that are health, energy and digital. Energies ; Health ＆ life sciences ; New technologies ; Innovation for industry Institutions ; Journalists ; Companies Saclay News CES; Wed, 30 Nov 2022 11:00:00 GMT https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/PV-High-Efficiency/pv-cell-doping-could-become-simpler.aspx CEA-Liten, a CEA Tech institute, partnered with IBS on research for the ISICELL project to develop a technology for doping photovoltaic cells that is ready to scale up for manufacturing. The technology, which leverages an innovative method, simplifies PV cell manufacturing processes and improves performance. New technologies Researchers ; Journalists Grenoble News renewable energy;solar photovoltaic; Thu, 01 Oct 2020 10:00:00 GMT https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/Hydrogen-Vector/novel-electrodes-could-improve-pemfcs.aspx CEA-Liten, a CEA Tech institute, helped develop a novel carbon-free, platinum-nanotube electrode to reduce the amount of platinum in PEMFCs (proton exchange membrane fuel cells) and augment the fuel cells’ performance. New technologies Journalists ; Researchers Grenoble News nanomaterials and processes;renewable energy;Fuel cells;materials; Thu, 10 Sep 2020 10:00:00 GMT https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/Smart-Energy-Systems/advances-in-coordinated-microgrid-management.aspx ​In research conducted for the EU m2M-grid project, CEA-Liten, a CEA Tech institute, developed advanced microgrid coordination tools that were successfully tested on a real grid operated by electric utility SOREA. New technologies Journalists ; Researchers Grenoble News Smart grids;smart-grid systems; Tue, 25 Aug 2020 10:00:00 GMT https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/Smart-Energy-Systems/thermoelectric-materials-from-lab-to-factory-powder-metallurgy.aspx In research conducted for the EU INTEGRAL project, Liten, a CEA Tech institute, helped scale up second-generation thermoelectric materials and validation-test their use on functional thermoelectric generator demonstrators. New technologies Companies ; Journalists ; Researchers Grenoble News nanomaterials and processes;Nanocharacterization;CEA Tech;land transportation;Energy storage;materials;nanosafety; Thu, 02 Jul 2020 10:00:00 GMT https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/Batteries/cooling-batteries-more-efficiently-land-transportation.aspx Liten, a CEA-Tech institute, is testing a diphasic-fluid-based cooling system for high-power lithium-ion batteries in research for the Carnot Network’s REDBAT project. New technologies Companies ; Journalists ; Researchers Grenoble News CEA Tech;electric mobility; Thu, 11 Jun 2020 10:00:00 GMT https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/Smart-Energy-Systems/air-quality-and-temperature-regulation-all-in-one-buildings.aspx Ventilairsec partnered with Liten, a CEA Tech institute, on a residential HVAC solution that takes care of air quality and heating. New technologies Companies ; Journalists ; Researchers Grenoble News CEA Tech; Tue, 02 Jun 2020 10:00:00 GMT https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/PV-High-Efficiency/bipv-that-works-as-good-as-it-looks-solar-photovoltaic.aspx When it comes to functionally integrating photovoltaic modules into buildings, it is vital to address architectural concerns. Liten, a CEA Tech institute recently evaluated techniques to improve the appearance of building-integrated photovoltaic solutions. New technologies Companies ; Journalists ; Researchers Grenoble News CEA Tech; Mon, 25 May 2020 10:00:00 GMT https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/Circular-Economy/say-goodbye-to-nitrogen-oxide-nanomaterials-and-processes.aspx Nitrogen oxides, produced mainly when diesel fuel is burned, are harmful pollutants. Liten, a CEA Tech institute, recently modified automotive cabin air filters to effectively filter out nitrogen oxides at ambient temperature, improving air quality for drivers and passengers. New technologies Companies ; Journalists ; Researchers Grenoble News Public health and the environment;CEA Tech;land transportation; Thu, 14 May 2020 10:00:00 GMT https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/Circular-Economy/The-EU-project-SUPREME-improves-sustainability-of-powder-metallurgy-processes.aspx The digital publication Open Access Government published an article about the EU project SUPREME. Thierry Baffie, research engineer at the CEA-Liten and coordinator of the EU project SUPREME, highlights achievements in sustainable powder metallurgy New technologies ; Innovation for industry Researchers ; Journalists ; Companies Liten News european project;metallurgy;powder;processes;supreme; Thu, 09 Apr 2020 10:00:00 GMT https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/Circular-Economy/Protecting-operators-from-nanoparticle-exposure-nanosafety.aspx Microelectronics manufacturers can now access exceptional nanoparticle detection and characterization resources to test their gas and liquid effluents. New technologies Companies ; Journalists ; Researchers Grenoble News Food manufacturing;buildings;CEA Tech;healthcare;materials; Mon, 06 Apr 2020 10:00:00 GMT https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/Hydrogen-Vector/printed-fuel-cells-could-be-just-around-the-corner.aspx A first-ever proof-of-concept of a 1 kW PEMFC stack made with printed components was recently completed. The technology is implemented using continuous processes, which reduces costs. However, it also promises to boost power densities. New technologies Companies ; Journalists ; Researchers Grenoble News CEA Tech;electric mobility;aeronautics and space;land transportation; Thu, 26 Mar 2020 08:00:00 GMT https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/Batteries/module-level-simulation-of-thermal-runaway-propagation-in-batteries-battery-based-storage.aspx A new computer-aided design tool will make battery packs safer by measuring the impact of dimensioning changes on the behavior of the battery packs. Specifically, the tool improves the evaluation of thermal runaway risk. New technologies Companies ; Journalists ; Researchers Grenoble News CEA Tech;aeronautics and space;land transportation;Energy storage;naval and maritime industries;electric mobility; Mon, 24 Feb 2020 11:00:00 GMT https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/Hydrogen-Vector/fuel-cell-demonstrator-to-be-used-on-board-cruise-ship-fuel-cells-aspx.aspx A 50 kW SOFC-type fuel cell will be installed on board the MSC Europa cruise ship (built by the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard) in 2022. The project* is financed by French energy agency ADEME and marks a major step toward making cruise ships more environmentally friendly. New technologies Companies ; Journalists ; Researchers Grenoble News Hydrogen production and storage;naval and maritime industries;CEA Tech; Thu, 23 Jan 2020 11:00:00 GMT https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/PV-High-Efficiency/enel-green-power-is-investing-in-hetero-junction-solar-photovoltaic.aspx By inaugurating the first industrial production line for heterojunction PV cells at its Catania plant, ENEL Green Power has just given a strong signal for the future of this technology. New technologies Companies ; Journalists ; Researchers Liten News CEA Tech;buildings;renewable energy;aeronautics and space;land transportation; Thu, 16 Jan 2020 11:00:00 GMT https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/Circular-Economy/strategic-permanent-magnets-that-make-more-economical-use-of-critical-materials-powder-metallurgy.aspx The Poudr’Innov powder metallurgy platform is ramping up its strip-casting process for magnetic-phase synthesis, positioning Liten, a CEA Tech institute, as a leading developer of high-performance permanent magnets. New technologies Companies ; Journalists ; Researchers Grenoble News battery-based storage;recycling and rare materials;Energy storage;materials;electric mobility;CEA Tech; Mon, 06 Jan 2020 11:00:00 GMT https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/PV-High-Efficiency/heterojunction-solar-cells-could-soon-be-ready-for-manufacturing-solar-photovoltaics.aspx Industrial-sized batches of silicon heterojunction solar cells with yields of 24% were recently manufactured at high throughput. Some cells set a yield record of 24.25%. The test runs mark a new step forward toward readying this promising technology for manufacturing. New technologies Companies ; Journalists ; Researchers Grenoble News CEA Tech;buildings;renewable energy;aeronautics and space;land transportation; Thu, 05 Dec 2019 11:00:00 GMT https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/PV-High-Efficiency/preventive-monitoring-of-solar-pv-power-plant-losses-solar-photovoltaics.aspx Liten, a CEA Tech institute, is currently developing software to pinpoint losses in solar PV power plants. The software should be helpful in improving plant maintenance to ensure optimal performance. New technologies Companies ; Journalists ; Researchers Grenoble News Smart grids;renewable energy;smart-grid systems;CEA Tech; Mon, 25 Nov 2019 11:00:00 GMT https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/Archives/2019/auvergne-rhone-alpes-regional-government-supports-innovation-strategic-partnership.aspx The Auvergne Rhône-Alpes (AURA) regional government is supporting economic development and job creation through a partnership with the CEA signed in 2018. The partnership has financed some major equipment purchases. New technologies Companies ; Journalists ; Researchers Grenoble News CEA Tech; Tue, 12 Nov 2019 11:00:00 GMT https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/Hydrogen-Vector/new-test-bench-for-high-power-fuel-cells.aspx A test bench for high-power PEMFCs is now up and running at Liten, a CEA Tech institute. The test bench can characterize stacks up to 100 kW. New technologies Companies ; Journalists ; Researchers Grenoble News CEA Tech;electric mobility;aeronautics and space;land transportation; Mon, 04 Nov 2019 11:00:00 GMT https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/Batteries/formation-of-metal-lithium-in-li-ion-elements-observed-in-real-time-battery-based-storage.aspx A characterization method using nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy was developed to observe the formation of metal lithium in the electrodes of lithium-ion elements during operation. The insights gained will be used to extend electrode lifespans. New technologies Companies ; Journalists ; Researchers Grenoble News Energy storage;electric mobility;CEA Tech;materials; Thu, 12 Sep 2019 10:00:00 GMT https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/Batteries/abuse-testing-platform-gives-batteries-an-extreme-workover-battery-based-storage.aspx A battery abuse-testing platform recently set up in cooperation with Serma Technologies will put batteries to the test in extreme conditions in order to assess their behavior. The platform, housed in a dedicated building, recently completed its first tests on battery modules. New technologies Companies ; Journalists ; Researchers Grenoble News CEA Tech;electric mobility;Energy storage;aeronautics and space;land transportation; Thu, 05 Sep 2019 10:00:00 GMT https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/Circular-Economy/printed-electronics-transistors-scaled-up-to-system-level-prototypes-large-area-printing.aspx The first-ever proof-of-concept prototypes that enable the creation of printed subsystems were recently completed using a second-generation transistor technology. This advance will pave the way toward the development of demonstrators with optimized electronic integration for specific applications. New technologies Companies ; Journalists ; Researchers Grenoble News iot for energy;Factory of the future;iot for healthcare;iot for transportation;CEA Tech; Mon, 02 Sep 2019 10:00:00 GMT https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/Batteries/enhanced-characterization-of-battery-aging-battery-based-storage.aspx Differential voltage measurement was used to develop models that will enable more detailed characterization of lithium-ion battery aging. New technologies Companies ; Journalists ; Researchers Grenoble News Energy storage;Smart grids;electric mobility;smart-grid systems;CEA Tech; Thu, 29 Aug 2019 10:00:00 GMT https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/PV-High-Efficiency/perovskite-solar-cells-have-a-bright-future-in-space-solar-photovoltaic.aspx Solar photovoltaic cells made using perovskite material are naturally resistant to electronic radiation, making them a potentially-attractive alternative to the multi-junction cells used in space applications. New technologies Companies ; Journalists ; Researchers Liten News renewable energy;aeronautics and space;CEA Tech; Tue, 30 Jul 2019 10:00:00 GMT https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/Archives/2019/Liten-Annual-Report-2018-is-now-online.aspx Liten Annual Report is now online! Renewable energies ; New technologies Young people ; Researchers ; Journalists ; Companies ; general public Liten News ; Annual report annual report;Renewable energies;New technologies; Fri, 05 Jul 2019 10:00:00 GMT https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/Hydrogen-Vector/hydrogen-s-influence-on-materials--powder-metallurgy.aspx Researchers investigated whether or not additive manufacturing affects a material’s hydrogen resistance. They designed an experiment to test the theory on parts made from Inconel, a material used for certain parts in the Ariane 6 launcher’s engines. New technologies Companies ; Journalists ; Researchers Grenoble News CEA Tech;Hydrogen production and storage;land transportation;aeronautics and space;renewable energy; Thu, 27 Jun 2019 10:00:00 GMT https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/Smart-Energy-Systems/energy-observer-wins-mission-innovation-champions-award-smart-grid-systems.aspx Energy Observer, the world’s first hydrogen-powered boat, features an innovative end-to-end energy architecture that is 100% carbon-free, distributed, and digital. Didier Bouix, who heads the project at Liten, a CEA Tech institute, recently won the Mission Innovation Champions award for his work. New technologies Companies ; Journalists ; Researchers Grenoble News battery-based storage;smart-grid systems;CEA Tech; Thu, 20 Jun 2019 10:00:00 GMT https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/Circular-Economy/brake-pad-nanoparticle-emissions-under-the-microscope-nanosafety.aspx Automotive equipment manufacturers recently studied the nanoparticle emissions of different types of brake pads leveraging the know-how at Liten, a CEA Tech institute. New technologies Companies ; Journalists ; Researchers Grenoble News CEA Tech;land transportation; Tue, 11 Jun 2019 10:00:00 GMT https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/Batteries/improving-lithium-ion-battery-recycling-recycling-and-rare-materials.aspx New insights into the mechanisms that underpin the dissolution of the components used in lithium-ion batteries have resulted in the development of an improved recycling method. New technologies Companies ; Journalists ; Researchers Grenoble News Energy storage;materials;electric mobility;battery-based storage;CEA Tech; Mon, 27 May 2019 10:00:00 GMT https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/PV-High-Efficiency/photovoltaics-could-the-thickness-of-silicon-wafers-affect-their-mechanical-resistance-solar-photovoltaic.aspx Reducing the thickness of the silicon wafers used to manufacture photovoltaic cells is one of the solutions researchers are investigating to lower production costs—but only if it doesn’t weaken the wafers. New technologies Companies ; Journalists ; Researchers Grenoble News CEA Tech;buildings;renewable energy;aeronautics and space;land transportation; Thu, 16 May 2019 10:00:00 GMT https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/Smart-Energy-Systems/wind-farm-energy-management-system-rolled-out-in-guadeloupe.aspx The French National Solar Energy Institute (INES) developed and tested an energy management system coupled with battery-based energy storage. The solution is currently being rolled out at the Sainte Rose wind farm in Guadeloupe. New technologies Companies ; Journalists ; Researchers Liten News Energy storage;Smart grids;renewable energy;CEA Tech; Thu, 02 May 2019 06:00:00 GMT https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/Smart-Energy-Systems/design-improvements-boost-heat-exchanger-performance-software-and-systems-engineering.aspx Parametric design optimization can improve heat-exchanger performance. A tool suitable for use in industrial environments was developed to address the multi-scale and multi-physics aspects of heat-exchanger design. New technologies Researchers ; Journalists ; Companies Grenoble News Factory of the future;CEA Tech;materials;land transportation; Mon, 08 Apr 2019 10:00:00 GMT https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/Smart-Energy-Systems/better-mechanical-dimensioning-of-dual-media-thermocline-thermal-energy-storage-systems-heat-networks-and-storage.aspx The first-ever tool to study the pressure exerted by granular material on the walls of the tank containing the material was developed by Liten. The tool will be used to dimension and make improvements to dual-media thermocline-type thermal energy storage systems. New technologies Companies ; Journalists ; Researchers Grenoble News CEA Tech;renewable energy; Mon, 14 Jan 2019 11:00:00 GMT https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/Hydrogen-Vector/investigating-the-impact-of-hydrogen-pollutants-on-fuel-cells-fuel-cell.aspx A study of the impacts of various pollutants present in hydrogen on fuel cell performance and lifespans was completed, and the results will aid in the development of international standards. New technologies Companies ; Journalists ; Researchers Grenoble News CEA Tech;land transportation; Mon, 07 Jan 2019 11:00:00 GMT https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/Archives/2018/spotlight-in-on-cea-tech-in-asia-events.aspx Year after year CEA Tech events in Asia are gaining momentum. The third CEA Tech Days, held on October 16 and 17 in Tokyo, brought in nearly 400 participants, more than 90% from industrial companies. The event was followed by the second Leti Day in Hsinchu, Taiwan, with 140 participants, 70% from industry. New technologies Companies ; Journalists ; Researchers Saclay News CEA Tech; Mon, 10 Dec 2018 11:00:00 GMT https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/PV-High-Efficiency/Photovoltaics-personalized-lightweight-modules.aspx Liten, a CEA Tech institute, developed an ultra-lightweight module specifically for the Stratobus project with Thales Alenia Space France (TAS-F), once again demonstrating its capacity to develop personalized modules to meet manufacturers’ unique needs. New technologies Companies ; Journalists ; Researchers Ines News CEA Tech;buildings;renewable energy;aeronautics and space;land transportation; Mon, 26 Nov 2018 08:15:00 GMT https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/PV-High-Efficiency/SunHorizon.aspx ​SUNHORIZON, the new CARTIF’S project based on innovative heat pumps and solar technologies Energies ; New technologies ; Innovation for industry ; Environment Researchers ; Journalists ; general public ; Companies News ; Press release ; Highlight Mon, 12 Nov 2018 11:00:00 GMT https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/Circular-Economy/First-ever-PIM-power-component-produced.aspx A power transformer with satisfactory thermal performance was produced using powder injection molding (PIM) and a printed-circuit-type industrial assembly. This advance will pave the way to smaller power supply components suitable for a variety of mobile devices. New technologies Companies ; Journalists ; Researchers Grenoble News Energy solutions for mobile devices;CEA Tech;electronics;land transportation; Mon, 05 Nov 2018 20:00:00 GMT https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/Hydrogen-Vector/eu-cobra-project-brings-PEMFCs-closer-to-the-market-fuel-cells.aspx The EU COBRA project was set up to make improvements to PEMFC bipolar plate manufacturing processes and enhance the plates’ durability with the ultimate goal of bringing costs down. Several innovations were tested in the lab and on actual vehicles. New technologies Companies ; Journalists ; Researchers Grenoble News CEA Tech;land transportation;Fuel cells; Thu, 04 Oct 2018 10:00:00 GMT https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/PV-High-Efficiency/Liten-involved-in-the-new-European-project-SOLWATT.aspx CEA-LITEN is a partner of the European project H2020-SOLWATT (SOLving WATer Issues for Concentrated Solar Power planTs) which aims at reducing the water consumed by Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plants. Energies ; New technologies ; Innovation for industry ; Environment Researchers ; Companies ; Journalists Liten News ; Press release ; Highlight press release;european project;concentrated solar power;water comsumption;solwatt;H2020;csp; Thu, 27 Sep 2018 10:00:00 GMT https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/Circular-Economy/nanomaterials-characterization-for-businesses.aspx Reliable and reproducible nanomaterials characterization protocols have been developed at Liten and are now available to businesses for their nanomaterials testing campaigns. New technologies Companies ; Journalists ; Researchers Grenoble News CEA Tech;nanomaterials and processes;nanosafety;materials;Food manufacturing;Public health and environment;security and risk management;luxury and cosmetics; Thu, 20 Sep 2018 10:00:00 GMT https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/Hydrogen-Vector/objective-hydrogen.aspx The French government recently announced its strategy to develop hydrogen to drive the energy transition. Liten, a CEA Tech institute, plans to leverage its know-how in hydrogen technology and software to support this strategy. New technologies Companies ; Journalists ; Researchers Grenoble News Hydrogen production and storage;Fuel cells;CEA Tech; Mon, 10 Sep 2018 10:00:00 GMT https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/Circular-Economy/plastronics-processes-gain-in-maturity-large-area-printing.aspx A capacitive plastic part prototype that meets the automotive industry’s requirements was recently developed in partnership with SE2D (Symbiose Engineering Design Development). New technologies Companies ; Journalists ; Researchers Grenoble News CEA Tech;aeronautics and space;land transportation;industrial iot;iot for energy;Embedded systems;iot for transportation;large-area printing;iot for healthcare; Thu, 23 Aug 2018 10:00:00 GMT https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/Batteries/hybrid-polymer-electrolytes-batteries-battery-based-storage.aspx A new hybrid polymer electrolyte technology with the capacity to enhance battery safety was developed for Solvay. The company has begun presenting the new technology to battery manufacturers. New technologies Companies ; Journalists ; Researchers Grenoble News Energy solutions for mobile devices;electric mobility;battery-based storage;CEA Tech;land transportation; Tue, 10 Jul 2018 10:00:00 GMT https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/Circular-Economy/poudr-innov-metal-service-powder-metallurgy.aspx Poudr’Innov 2.0, a technology platform operated by Liten, a CEA Tech institute, recently acquired an LBM (laser-beam melting) additive manufacturing machine from Prodways, the leading provider of industrial 3D printing solutions. New technologies Companies ; Journalists ; Researchers Grenoble News CEA Tech;aeronautics and space;land transportation;powder metallurgy;materials;naval and maritime industries; Thu, 21 Jun 2018 10:00:00 GMT https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/Smart-Energy-Systems/heating-cooling-calorie-platform-heat-networks-storage.aspx A heating-network substation was commissioned in the lab for testing, and then upgraded to a more advanced version. Two testing platforms at solar energy research center INES were connected for the first time ever for the tests. New technologies Companies ; Journalists ; Researchers Grenoble News smart cities;heat networks and storage;renewable energy;buildings;CEA Tech; Thu, 14 Jun 2018 10:00:00 GMT https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/Smart-Energy-Systems/tunisia-s-electricity-smart-grid-systems.aspx The Tunisian government has adopted an energy transition policy that includes multiplying the contribution of renewable energy tenfold within twelve years. To successfully make the transition, the country needed a smart-grid solution tailored to local conditions. New technologies Companies ; Journalists ; Researchers Grenoble News smart cities;renewable energy;smart-grid systems;CEA Tech; Thu, 07 Jun 2018 10:00:00 GMT https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/PV-High-Efficiency/record-photovoltaic-heterojunction.aspx CEA INES team has recently achieved a new heterojunction 72 cell module record performance at 410W in collaboration with Meyer Burger. New technologies Companies ; Journalists ; Researchers Grenoble News ; Press release CEA Tech;renewable energy;solar photovoltaic;Renewable energies; Tue, 29 May 2018 10:00:00 GMT https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/PV-High-Efficiency/perovskite-solar-technology-solar-photovoltaic.aspx Perovskite-based photovoltaic systems were recently created on larger surfaces than the current laboratory prototypes, enabling the technology to be scaled up from individual cells to modules. New technologies Companies ; Journalists ; Researchers Grenoble News renewable energy;solar photovoltaic;CEA Tech; Thu, 24 May 2018 10:00:00 GMT https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/Smart-Energy-Systems/A-new-breed-of-heating-network-tested-in-Grenoble–heat-networks-and-storage.aspx Several energy-related advances for the City of Grenoble, France were unveiled to the public as part of the CITY-Zen Days initiative. One of them is an innovative heating network. The prototype is currently under construction and the new network will round out France’s second-largest heating network. New technologies Companies ; Journalists ; Researchers Liten News smart cities;heat networks and storage;Renewable energies;CEA Tech; Tue, 15 May 2018 08:00:00 GMT https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/Hydrogen-Vector/pressurized-co-electrolysis-hydrogen-production-and-storage.aspx Pressure can enhance the performance of co-electrolysis without negatively affecting equipment lifespans. Researchers recently demonstrated the principle for the first time ever in a long-duration test. New technologies Companies ; Journalists ; Researchers Liten News Hydrogen production and storage;renewable energy;CEA Tech; Tue, 10 Apr 2018 10:00:00 GMT https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/Circular-Economy/printed-electronics-first-ever-active-matrix-micro-and-nanosystems.aspx For the first time ever, a 256-pixel active matrix was printed at the PICTIC platform at Liten, a CEA Tech institute. This is the first-ever system-level demonstrator and it confirms the potential of printed electronics for industrial-scale manufacturing to equip tomorrow’s high-tech devices. New technologies Companies ; Journalists ; Researchers Liten News micro and nanosystems;CEA Tech;aeronautics and space;land transportation;Factory of the future;large-area printing; Tue, 03 Apr 2018 10:00:00 GMT https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/Hydrogen-Vector/pemfcs-liquid-water-distribution-fuel-cells.aspx Liten, a CEA Tech institute, used the MUSES platform’s multi-physics models to generate simulations of the distribution of liquid water on the surface of a PEMFC-type fuel cell. New technologies Companies ; Journalists ; Researchers Liten News Energy storage;renewable energy;Fuel cells;CEA Tech;land transportation; Thu, 22 Mar 2018 11:00:00 GMT https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/Archives/2018/Scientif-Highlights-2016-2017.aspx The LITEN Scientific Highlights is now online. Renewable energies ; New technologies Researchers ; Journalists ; Companies Liten News ; Scientific publications Scientific reports;Renewable energies;New technologies; Tue, 20 Mar 2018 11:00:00 GMT https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/Hydrogen-Vector/jupiter-1000-energy-storage.aspx Construction on the Jupiter 1000 power-to-gas demonstrator plant began on December 19, 2017 in Fos-sur-Mer in the South of France. The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by a number of elected officials. Research scientist Laurent Bedel of Liten, a CEA Tech institute, spoke to us about the project. New technologies Companies ; Journalists ; Researchers Liten News renewable energy;CEA Tech;Energy storage;materials;Hydrogen production and storage;heat networks and storage; Thu, 15 Mar 2018 11:00:00 GMT https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/Hydrogen-Vector/electrochemical-generator-operation-characterized-battery-based-storage.aspx The MUSES numerical simulation platform is used primarily to study the behavior of fuel cells and lithium-ion batteries at different scales to provide deeper insights into how they work. New technologies Companies ; Journalists ; Researchers Liten News battery-based storage;CEA Tech;aeronautics and space;land transportation;Energy storage;naval and maritime industries;Fuel cells; Thu, 08 Mar 2018 11:00:00 GMT https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/Circular-Economy/transparent-heating-polymer-films-nanomaterials-processes.aspx Liten, a CEA Tech institute, recently patented the world’s first 100% polymer film that is both conductive and transparent. The new film could be a good candidate to replace existing materials in electrodes and transparent heating films. New technologies Companies ; Journalists ; Researchers Liten News CEA Tech;nanomaterials and processes;aeronautics and space;land transportation; Tue, 06 Feb 2018 11:00:00 GMT https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/Archives/2017/leti-coordinating-european-project-to-improve-drivetrains-for-electric-vehicles-to-boost-performance-and-cut-costs.aspx Leti, a research institute of CEA Tech, today announced a new European Horizon 2020 project to develop innovative electric drivetrains for third-generation electric vehicles. New technologies Companies Leti Press release Fri, 20 Oct 2017 10:00:00 GMT https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/Archives/2017/Liten-Annual-Report-2016-is-now-online.aspx 2016 Liten Annual Report is now online! Renewable energies ; New technologies Researchers ; Journalists ; Companies ; Young people ; general public Liten News ; Annual report annual report;Renewable energies;New technologies; Tue, 22 Aug 2017 10:00:00 GMT https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/PV-High-Efficiency/closer-look-at-power-component-aging-renewable-energy-and-energy-efficiency.aspx A power-component test bench with photovoltaic-type aging capabilities was developed under the Memphis project. New industrial production processes Companies ; Journalists ; Researchers Liten News smart-grid systems;CEA Tech;Smart grids;Liten;renewable energy;solar photovoltaic; Wed, 19 Jul 2017 10:00:00 GMT https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/Archives/2017/The-Liten-Scientif-Report-2015-2016-is-now-on-line.aspx The Liten Scientific Report is now online. Renewable energies ; New technologies Journalists ; Researchers ; Companies Liten News ; Scientific publications Scientific reports;Renewable energies;New technologies; Thu, 05 Jan 2017 11:00:00 GMT https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/Archives/2016/Annual-Report-2015.aspx The 2015 Liten Annual Report is now online. Renewable energies ; New technologies Researchers ; Journalists ; Companies ; Young people ; general public Liten News ; Annual report annual report;Renewable energies;New technologies; Thu, 15 Dec 2016 11:00:00 GMT https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/Batteries/toward-better-tunnel-construction-project-pollution-control.aspx CEA Tech institute Liten recently dimensioned, selected, and tested the components—including the battery—for a complete train on tires for tunnel construction projects. A prototype of the electric-powered train will be tested with Métalliance this fall. New technologies ; Energies News Mon, 07 Nov 2016 11:00:00 GMT https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/PV-High-Efficiency/monolike-silicon-one-step-closer-to-industrial-scale-up.aspx Liten, a CEA Tech institute, has successfully reduced monolike silicon solar cell performance losses due to light-induced degradation to under 2%. New technologies ; Energies News Mon, 17 Oct 2016 10:00:00 GMT https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/Hydrogen-Vector/just-enough-water-for-better-pemfcs.aspx Improved management of water in proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) could help reduce costs and lengthen lifetimes, both of which are crucial to the fuel cells’ commercial success. Research conducted at Liten, a CEA Tech institute, in conjunction with CNRS/IMFT* and PSI** has unlocked some of the secrets to further progress. Energies ; New technologies News Mon, 10 Oct 2016 10:00:00 GMT https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/Archives/2015/2014-Annual-Report.aspx ​Liten's annual report for 2014 is now available. Renewable energies ; New technologies Journalists ; Researchers ; Companies ; Young people ; general public Liten News ; Annual report annual report;Renewable energies;New technologies; Wed, 02 Sep 2015 10:00:00 GMT https://www.cea.fr/cea-tech/liten/english/Pages/Medias/News/Batteries/is-your-battery-trying-to-tell-you-something.aspx By listening to the sounds emitted by batteries, researchers have been able to improve battery charge cycles, enhance functional safety, and control post-manufacturing quality without altering the batteries.​ New technologies ; Energies Journalists Grenoble News batterie; Mon, 29 Jun 2015 10:00:00 GMT