German energy use down in early 2026, as heavy industries cut output

https://www.cleanenergywire.org/news/german-energy-use-down-early-2026-energy-intensive-industries-cut-output #industry #energyefficiency #energytransition #economy
https://www.cleanenergywire.org/news/german-energy-use-down-early-2026-energy-intensive-industries-cut-output

Inspiring day 2 at the GaNius Summer School in Munich!

Exciting presentations on sustainability in power electronics, the use of Si, SiC, and GaN in AI-driven data centers, and EMC. A big thank you to Prof. Dr. Regine Mallwitz, Dr. Matthias Kasper, and Dr.Benedikt Kohlhepp!

In the afternoon, we had the great opportunity to visit Infineon Technologies.

#GaNius #Infineon #PowerElectronics #GaN #Semiconductors #Innovation #EnergyEfficiency #Sustainability #DFG #TUM #Networking

The 2nd General Assembly of the #EEEFinCoalition took place yesterday with 180+ leaders and Commissioner @DanJoergensen.

They adopted the 2026 work programme & discussed new #AccelerateEU related tasks to unlock private investment for #EnergyEfficiency.

https://link.europa.eu/7q8NWm
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Batteries Not Included, or Required, for These Smart Home Sensors

https://coe.gatech.edu/news/2026/04/batteries-not-included-or-required-these-smart-home-sensors

#HackerNews #smartHome #sensors #innovation #techNews #energyEfficiency #batteryless

RT by @DanJoergensen: Commissioner @DanJoergensen met with key stakeholders today to discuss practical solutions for successfully implementing the #EnergyEfficiency Directive ⚡️

The input provided will feed into plans for a new energy efficiency framework beyond 2030.

➡️ https://link.europa.eu/FfRGNP
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𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗿𝘂𝗻 𝗶𝘁: 𝗹𝗲𝘁'𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗮 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗴𝗻, 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽 𝗯𝘆 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽

In our #SaveEnergyTogether Blueprint series, each campaign is designed to be picked up and run by any municipality.

The Article Campaign is a good example of that. The six steps walk you through exactly how to set it up, to ensure an easy and smooth start.

👉 Download the full blueprint: https://www.climatealliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Procedure_5_Article-templates.pdf

#EnergyEfficiency #MunicipalAction #ClimateAction #LocalCommunication #LIFEProject #LIFEProgramme

Commissioner @DanJoergensen met with key stakeholders today to discuss practical solutions for successfully implementing the #EnergyEfficiency Directive ⚡️

The input provided will feed into plans for a new energy efficiency framework beyond 2030.

➡️ https://link.europa.eu/FfRGNP
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Record Prowess in Thermoelectricity Unveiled Via Engineered Defects

Scientists create new defects in materials to better convert waste heat into electricity. This could lead to more efficient energy use.

#ThermoelectricEnergy, #WasteHeatRecovery, #MaterialScience, #EnergyEfficiency, #NewTechnology

https://newsletter.tf/new-defects-improve-heat-to-electricity-conversion/

Scientists have made a new material that is 15% better at turning heat into electricity compared to older versions. This is a big step for saving energy.

#ThermoelectricEnergy, #WasteHeatRecovery, #MaterialScience, #EnergyEfficiency, #NewTechnology
https://newsletter.tf/new-defects-improve-heat-to-electricity-conversion/