1st “NEST” International Workshop, New Energy Solutions in Tours: from MicroWatt to KiloWatt
9 October 2007 - 10 October 2007
Austria
Competition to substitute new and cleaner solutions to fossil fuels has begun. New energy solutions must address various applications such as building energy systems, portable appliances, consumer electronics. On the long road to success, through increased R&D efforts, new technologies are already emerging. New power systems are developed with lower environmental impacts such as green-house effect gas emissions; new cells and batteries address the rapidly expanding portable equipment or stand-alone markets, with increased performance and reduced environmental impact such as heavy metals.
New promising solutions are the focus of major R&D programs throughout the world (including: fuel-cells, micro batteries, stand-alone systems, storage and converters…). The following issues must be addressed:
• Autonomy, instant electricity generation, packaging flexibility
• Power and energy to weight and volume ratio
• Reliability and operational safety
• Lifecycle and environmental impact
• Production costs
These issues are to be addressed during the 1st “NEST” International Workshop to be held in Tours (France) on 9 and 10 October, 2007.
Contents:
The Workshop will foster exchanges and encourage new partnerships between participants. It will focus on technology developments related to new energy solutions (fuel-cells, batteries, stand-alone systems, storage, converters…) in the microwatt to kilowatt range. Main themes shall include:
• Materials and components
• Packaging & assembly, production costs
• Performances and lifecycle
• Environmental impact
• Operational safety issues
Venue:
The workshop will be held in Tours (France) on 9 and 10 October, 2007. The Vinci International Conference Centre is 2 minutes walking distance from the downtown railway station. High speed TGV commuter trains take an hour to reach Tours from Paris, with convenient schedules. Tours is a historical city located along the Loire valley, with easy access to the “garden” of France and its world renowned castles. Autumn is probably the best season to enjoy the Loire valley, with mild sun and few vacationers.The S²E² (Electrical Energy Science & Systems) Cluster has headquarters in Tours. S²E² membership today of more than 50 companies and laboratories include world class global players such as: ST Microelectronics, Legrand, Leroy-Somer (the Emerson group), Mecagis (the Mittal Steel group), Alombard (the Schneider group), SAFT Power Systems, EDF, CEA… S²E² has access to more than 600 researchers from public and private labs, and has launched some 20 major collaborative R&D programs in 4 technology areas: new energy sources, including micro and medium power fuel-cells; electrical energy conversion systems; energy control systems in buildings; sensors for energy. Among others, S²E² members ST Microelectronics (micro-cells) or CEA (SOFC cells) pursue strong R&D programs on fuel-cells.
The Workshop benefits from sponsoring by the French State, Région Centre and Local Communities.
INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION at http://www.nest2007.org(opens in new window)
New promising solutions are the focus of major R&D programs throughout the world (including: fuel-cells, micro batteries, stand-alone systems, storage and converters…). The following issues must be addressed:
• Autonomy, instant electricity generation, packaging flexibility
• Power and energy to weight and volume ratio
• Reliability and operational safety
• Lifecycle and environmental impact
• Production costs
These issues are to be addressed during the 1st “NEST” International Workshop to be held in Tours (France) on 9 and 10 October, 2007.
Contents:
The Workshop will foster exchanges and encourage new partnerships between participants. It will focus on technology developments related to new energy solutions (fuel-cells, batteries, stand-alone systems, storage, converters…) in the microwatt to kilowatt range. Main themes shall include:
• Materials and components
• Packaging & assembly, production costs
• Performances and lifecycle
• Environmental impact
• Operational safety issues
Venue:
The workshop will be held in Tours (France) on 9 and 10 October, 2007. The Vinci International Conference Centre is 2 minutes walking distance from the downtown railway station. High speed TGV commuter trains take an hour to reach Tours from Paris, with convenient schedules. Tours is a historical city located along the Loire valley, with easy access to the “garden” of France and its world renowned castles. Autumn is probably the best season to enjoy the Loire valley, with mild sun and few vacationers.The S²E² (Electrical Energy Science & Systems) Cluster has headquarters in Tours. S²E² membership today of more than 50 companies and laboratories include world class global players such as: ST Microelectronics, Legrand, Leroy-Somer (the Emerson group), Mecagis (the Mittal Steel group), Alombard (the Schneider group), SAFT Power Systems, EDF, CEA… S²E² has access to more than 600 researchers from public and private labs, and has launched some 20 major collaborative R&D programs in 4 technology areas: new energy sources, including micro and medium power fuel-cells; electrical energy conversion systems; energy control systems in buildings; sensors for energy. Among others, S²E² members ST Microelectronics (micro-cells) or CEA (SOFC cells) pursue strong R&D programs on fuel-cells.
The Workshop benefits from sponsoring by the French State, Région Centre and Local Communities.
INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION at http://www.nest2007.org(opens in new window)
Keywords
New electrical energy sources