Online Veranstaltung des Science Media Centers

Einblicke in die Vielfalt von Thermo‑Fluid-Dynamik und Grenzflächenphänomenen

The latest research, new perspectives, and lively discussion: The TFI Science Day on June 26, 2026, from 2:00–5:00 p.m., will bring together researchers from the Thermo-Fluids and Interfacial Phenomena research area at the Lichtwiese Campus. Take this opportunity to gain insights into current research topics, share your own ideas, and network with colleagues—during the closing poster session with beer and pretzels.

Energyfish: A swarm of floating turbines

The world’s first swarm power plant is currently being built near Sankt Goar: floating mini-turbines by the Munich-based startup Energyminer harness the kinetic energy of the Rhine to generate base-load, climate-friendly electricity. A ZDF report examines this innovative concept and provides a scientific analysis—featuring Prof. Boris Lehmann (TU Darmstadt), who assesses the potential and limitations of this technology.

Symposium: “The Future of Neighborhoods – Energy Systems in Existing Buildings”

On February 26, 2026, the symposium “Future Neighborhoods – Energy Systems in Existing Buildings” was held at TU Darmstadt. The event was organized by the research team of the EnEff:Stadt Campus Lichtwiese project, led by the Design and Sustainable Construction (ENB) department within the School of Architecture.

Innovation for the energy transition

The energy transition is fundamentally changing the German energy system. The existing power grid, originally designed for a few large central power plants, now faces a multitude of new challenges: increasing feed-in of renewable energies, higher volatility, increasing decentralization, and increased cybersecurity requirements.

TU Professor Christian Hasse receives Leibniz Prize

The German Research Foundation (DFG) has awarded TU Professor Christian Hasse the Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Prize. The award is worth 2.5 million euros and is considered the most important and most highly endowed German research prize. The DFG is thus recognising Hasse's achievements in the field of reactive thermofluid dynamics. His work opens up new knowledge-based paths for a climate-neutral energy future.

Publication by TU researchers in ‘Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the USA’

Tiny cavities in energy storage devices form small vortices that help with charging, according to a research team led by TU Darmstadt. This previously unknown phenomenon could advance the development of faster storage devices.

Forschungsprojekt der TU Darmstadt erfasst erstmals systematisch Aquathermie-Anlagen

Flüsse und andere Gewässer enthalten „natürliche“ Wärme – ein Potential, das für die Energiewende bislang wenig erschlossen ist. Die Wissenschaftlerin Jessika Gappisch von der TU Darmstadt will das ändern.

EU und Land Hessen fördern Projekt mit drei Millionen Euro

Wie können erneuerbare Energien über längere Zeit sicher und klimaneutral gespeichert werden? Mit dieser und weiteren wichtigen Zukunftsfragen beschäftigen sich Forschende der TU Darmstadt nun im neuen Metal Energy Hub.