Welcome to the ZIM – Innovation Network „Agri Energy – Energy solutions for the agricultural sector“
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Network partners
Agrargenossenschaft Züllsdorf eG
Location: Züllsdorf
Established since: 1990
Agrargenossenschaft Züllsdorf eG is an agricultural company active in the production of plant and animal products. Farming is focused on the operation of a pig fattening facility and a cattle facility with milk production. The products are processed and marketed directly. Thanks to its many years of experience and the operation of a biogas plant, the agricultural cooperative has extensive agricultural and engineering knowledge.
Altech Batteries GmbH
Location: Spreetal
Established since: 2022
Altech Batteries GmbH is developing a new generation of special batteries. Altech’s stationary solid-state storage systems based on sodium chloride are non-flammable and enable large quantities of electrical energy to be stored in the power grid. The use of innovative materials for electricity storage and the close economic ties to Australia make Altech Batteries GmbH an attractive partner.
Söll GmbH
Location: Hof
Established since: 1994
Söll GmbH develops products for drinking and waste water treatment and for removing bacteria, fungi and harmful algae from water. Söll also manufactures products for pond care, aquaristics, pool care and well care and develops measuring instruments for water management. Other outstanding areas of expertise include laboratory analysis and energy-efficient pond technology and low-voltage technology.
Solyco Technology GmbH
Location: Berlin
Established since: 2007
Solyco Technology GmbH develops and produces innovative photovoltaic modules and photovoltaic system components for use on roofs, open spaces, green roofs, in roof tiles and building facades. The use of new materials and the development of specially adapted photovoltaic systems make Solyco a highly innovative partner for renewable energy systems.
Tevebro GmbH
Location: Nuthetal
Established since: 2023
Tevebro Technologie- und Verfahrensentwicklung für die Nutzung biogener Rohstoffe GmbH develops methods for the processing, treatment and utilization of biogenic waste streams. To this end, Tevebro uses analytical methods to determine raw material profiles and their optimal energetic utilization. With the production of prototypes and product samples as well as food and special feedstuffs, Tevebro GmbH is becoming an important developer in the utilization of residual materials.
Associated Partners
Brandenburgische Technische Universität Cottbus-Senftenberg
Location: Cottbus
BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg is a university that can draw on a wide range of technical expertise. In the field of polymer-based lightweight construction, the focus is on the design, simulation, prototype production and testing of functionally integrated fiber-plastic composites. Along the product-oriented value chain, the department deals with the cross-industry development of energy-efficient lightweight construction solutions and associated production technologies.
Forschungsinstitut für Bergbaufolgelandschaften e.V (FIB)
Location: Finsterwalde
The FIB conducts application-oriented research into the rehabilitation and reuse of mining areas with a focus on the model region of Lusatia. Its core competencies lie in the areas of agricultural and forestry recultivation, soil improvement, landscape development, renaturation and water ecology. Other key areas of work are the adaptation of land use and water management to climate change and the identification of potential synergies between the recultivation process and the value chain with energy systems. To this end, the FIB uses its own environmental laboratory, greenhouse, pilot plant, lysimeter and field trials.
Hochschule Zittau/Görlitz
Location: Zittau
The Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences conducts research in the fields of energy and material use of biomass, the analysis of fuels and the evaluation of energy technology systems. Other research focuses include the optimization of the energy efficiency of thermal industrial processes, material processing systems and the simulation and optimization of manufacturing systems and processes.
Lehr- und Versuchsanstalt für Gartenbau und Arboristik e.V. (LVGA)
Location: Müncheberg
Under the roof of the Lehr- und Versuchsanstalt für Gartenbau und Arboristik e.V., the traditions of two experimental sites are being continued together. The Müncheberg fruit-growing research station focuses on the development of alternative cultivation methods in the wake of climate change and the problem of the same-species reproduction of fruit.
At the Großbeeren site, questions of applied vegetation technology in urban areas are being investigated. The project „Small shrubs and herbaceous plants in climate change“ is currently underway here, investigating the resilience of species to increased stress factors.
Technische Hochschule Wildau
Location: Wildau
The Technical University of Applied Sciences Wildau has a wide range of technical expertise. The main areas of research at TH Wildau include applied biosciences, computer science/telematics and photonics. The university also has extensive knowledge in the fields of automation technology, regulation and control technology, energy technology, smart production, logistics, aeronautical engineering and fiber composite material technologies.
Foreign Partners
Cherri Global Ltd
Location: Havelock North, Neuseeland
Cherri Global is a New Zealand agricultural company that grows and sells natural and nutritious premium cherries. The company operates large cherry orchards in a future fruit production system.
Domaines Mandour
Location: Agadir, Marokko
Domaines Mandour is an agricultural producer of mandarins and citrus fruits for export to Europe.
IQ Energy Australia Pty Ltd
Location: Victoria, Australien
IQ Energy Australia develops modular biomass heat treatment machines that convert waste streams into valuable resources (heat, gas). By working with businesses and communities, IQ Energy is helping to strengthen the regional circular economy.
IMB Centre for Solar Biotechnology – The University of Queensland
Location: Brisbane, Australia
The Centre for Solar Biotechnology at the University of Queensland conducts multiscale and multidisciplinary research to accelerate the development of advanced light-based industries. Research priorities relevant to the network include the development of advanced microalgae systems that utilize solar energy and CO2 to produce crude oil, biodiesel, jet fuel, ethanol, methane and hydrogen. The center also has strong expertise in solar and bioenergy, circular economy and techno-economic analysis.
University of Technology Sydney
Location: Sydney, Australien
The University of Technology Sydney is a technical university with a focus on biomedicine, electrical energy systems, robotics, machine learning and power electronics. The Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology has outstanding expertise in the field of wireless communication and networking, particularly Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, big data analytics and cyber security.
Our International Activities
News
Circular Bioeconomy Clustermeeting - 28. August – 1. September 2023
LuTraCo Workshop on Agri-Photovoltaics - 22. February 2023
Projects
Several projects in preparation
T+I Consult
Network Management
T+I Technologie- und InnovationsConsult GmbH has extensive know-how in the field of ZIM network and cluster management. Within the networks that we initiated we support partner companies and scientific institutions in the identification of ideas and development of joint projects. We also support funding applications for innovative projects and ensure that reporting and billing to the promoters is compliant with the guidelines.
Furthermore, we ensure a constant exchange between the participating companies and scientific cooperation partners.
Nikita Sklyomin
Project management
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Jenny Carolina Garcia-Rangel
Project management
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Bärbel Riemann
Administration
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