EMN for Clean Energy established

EURAMET's European Metrology Network for Clean Energy is now officially established.

 

The network will cover a range of topics including the generation, storage, conversion, and utilisation of renewable energy sources. The initial focus will include generation and utilisation of solar and wind energy, efficiency of use, photovoltaic, wind power and temporary energy storage.

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New portal showcases benefits from metrology research

The measurement solutions developed by collaborative projects within EURAMET’s Metrology Research Programmes are used by companies across Europe and around the world to fulfil their measurement needs.

 

Learn more about the long-term commercial benefits and impacts of our research at our Case Study portal >>

News Highlights

EMPIR project achieves the best optical resolution using twin-photon beams

For 500 years optical resolution has been limited by physical constraints. An EMPIR project has now pushed this towards the ultimate quantum limit

Close up of the lenses of a traditional microscope against a green background
A traditional microscope lens
An EMPIR project provides new insight on topologically-protected spin structures

Potential to form improved memory storage and novel microwave devices: Skyrmions, nanosized magnetic vortexe.

Close up of a computer hard disk drive with a recording and reading head visible
Patent granted for piezoelectric measurement tool developed during EMPIR project

The new tool will improve quality control for nanomaterials used in renewable energy generation

Microphoto in section of a sample of Silicon nanowires array fabricated by polystyrene nanosphere lithography and Metal Assisted Chemical Etching (MACE). With permission of the authors: E. Cara, L. Boarino, INRiM Nanofacility
Microphoto in section of a sample of Silicon nanowires array fabricated by polystyrene nanosphere lithography and Metal Assisted Chemical Etching (MACE). With permission of the authors: E. Cara, L. Boarino, INRiM Nanofacility