Institute for Energy and Mobility Research IEM

Our work involves researching and developing new solutions for storing and converting electricity for the energy supply and distribution sectors. We are also looking to make mobility as energy-efficient as possible.

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“Alpine solar plants are a small but important component of the energy transition in Switzerland”

23.07.2024 Four universities of applied sciences, including BFH, have launched alpine-pv.ch, a new platform that offers an overview of planned alpine solar plants. Since the solar offensive came into force in April...

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An efficient power grid for Solothurn

22.05.2024 Researchers at the Power Grids Laboratory at Bern University of Applied Sciences BFH are carrying out a target grid planning project in collaboration with Regio Energie Solothurn. Power grid simulations will...

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BIG LEAP Project: Advancing Battery Management Systems and Second-Life Battery Integration

22.04.2024 The new Horizon Europe project BIG LEAP aims to achieve the next generation of Battery Management Systems (BMS) to improve the interoperability between battery chemistries and architectures and to enhance...

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Three good reasons for Alpine PV systems – and four against

11.03.2024 Since the energy shortage in winter 2022, photovoltaic systems high in the Alps have been repeatedly discussed as an option for bringing about the energy transition. We show what speaks in favour and what...

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Better planning of vertical PV systems thanks to technical manual

10.01.2024 In order to simplify the planning of vertically installed PV systems with bifacial modules that can produce electricity on the front and rear sides, researchers from the Laboratory for Photovoltaic Systems...

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CircuBAT project team presents interim findings at second annual conference

07.12.2023 At the second annual conference of the project CircuBAT, the team met at the Empa Academy in Dübendorf to discuss the project’s progress. One of the highlights of the event was the keynote presentation by...

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New project on balcony PV systems launched

07.12.2023 Plug-and-play photovoltaic systems that can be mounted on balcony railings, for example, are becoming increasingly popular. Researchers at the Laboratory for Photovoltaic Systems are working with partners on...

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Designwerk presents “Mega Charger” for electric commercial vehicles

01.12.2023 Designwerk Technologies AG is adding new fast-charging stations in container format to its portfolio. The new charging systems are designed to make electric commercial vehicles suitable for long journeys...

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Innosuisse Flagship Initiative: BFH involved in four projects

30.11.2023 Following the second Innosuisse Flagship Initiative call, Bern University of Applied Sciences BFH is involved in four of the eight projects that have been approved. Theme of the call: “Disruptive solutions...

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BFH researchers test electric wheelchair drives

23.10.2023 Researchers from the SCI Mobility Laboratory have put three electric drive units for wheelchairs to the test to help people with limited mobility find the right equipment for their needs.

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“Tangible role models are the best way to get students excited about entrepreneurship”

12.09.2023 eClimber, Auto-Mate Robotics, Microcyte, eMobility+: no fewer than four startups have received funding from the Gebert Rüf Foundation in the past two years. Yacine Bouazdia, an expert in entrepreneurship at...

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No grid expansion despite more solar power: BFH researchers point to solutions

05.09.2023 The growing number of PV systems poses a challenge for the stability of the electricity grid. What solutions are already available as an alternative to costly grid expansion, is the topic of a discussion...