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Cornelia Lichner
Cornelia Lichner has been writing for pv magazine since 2008 and regularly reports on a wide range of topics with a focus on innovative concepts for the coupling of solar power with other sectors. She also organizes webinars and publishes podcasts.
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Articles written by Cornelia Lichner
Enpal unveils residential heat pump for large heating loads
The German company is introducing its own heat pump with a heating output of up to 16 kW and a maximum flow temperature of 80 C. The system is designed to meet rising demand in large single-family homes and unrenovated existing buildings.
Sep 23, 2025
BBDF 2025: Why time is running out for standalone storage
Regulatory shifts in Germany are narrowing opportunities for standalone storage, pushing developers toward colocated battery systems that require more complex optimization, according to industry discussions at the Battery Business Development Forum in Frankfurt.
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Birds thriving, breeding successfully in Germany’s solar parks
Larks and other bird species are flourishing in Germany’s solar parks, where breeding success exceeds that of many other habitats. These PV project sites are becoming valuable refuges, benefiting both wildlife and the surrounding environment.
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Power electronics for customized battery energy storage
Startup p&e power&energy is offering multilevel inverter technology to manufacturers and integrators of battery energy storage systems (BESS). Interconnecting individual cells enables cost savings and the service life and efficiency of the systems, which can be individually configured for each application, can be increased.
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