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Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Germany tests floating platform to generate sustainable fuels at sea
A German research team is testing a floating platform to generate sustainable fuels from excess wind energy in the middle of the ocean. "This is the first time this has been demonstrated and tested on a floating platform of this type anywhere in the world," said Matthias Metten of the German Aerospace Centre (DLR) at the project presentation in the northern port city of Bremerhaven on Tuesday. Wind turbines at sea generate more and more consistent electricity than they do on land. While onshore turbines generate around 3.5 megawatts, offshore wind turbines generate around 5 megawatts. However, submarine cables have to be laid to generate wind power – this is complex, expensive, and harmful to the environment. The scientists want to produce hydrogen directly on the floating platform as a kind of energy storage device. The hydrogen can then be processed into other materials such as ammonia, e-fuels, liquid natural gas or methanol. The scientists will initially test the platform in Bremerhaven and, starting in August, at a wind farm in the North Sea off Heligoland. The floating platform is part of the H2 Mare project and is receiving more than €37 million in funding from the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research.
Express Tribune
14-05-2025
- Science
- Express Tribune
UAF ecologist wins German award
German Federal Ministry of Education and Research has conferred the Digital Green Talent Award on Pakistan scientist Dr Muhammad Haroonur Rashid, who is working as Assistant Professor in the Department of Forestry & Range Management University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF). A spokesman said on Wednesday that this international recognition is awarded to 20 outstanding scientists from around the globe by acknowledging their exceptional contributions to sustainable development. He said that the award is meant to promote the international exchange of innovative green ideas at the intersection of digitalization and sustainable development. It focuses on how digitalization can promote greater sustainability in science and society. Aspiring young scientists are invited to Germany for a three-month research stay to turn their ideas and ambitions into reality, he added. The spokesperson said that Dr Rashid holds a PhD in Forest Ecology and has contributed significantly to sustainable forestry and climate change mitigation. He worked on the Trees Outside Forests project at Michigan State University under USDA funding, focusing on enhancing green cover beyond traditional forest areas. Currently, Dr Haroon is working on the carbon sequestration potential of bamboo, promoting nature-based climate solutions. As the Focal Person of the Green Youth Movement Club at the UAF, he engages youth in climate action.
Yahoo
02-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Adva Network Security leads DE-QOR project to demo modular, high-performance QKD encryption
News summary: Project addresses growing quantum threat by developing a modular, open approach to QKD-based encryption Adva Network Security spearheaded collaboration with top research and industry partners to trial a high-performance CV-QKD system BMBF-backed project strengthens Germany's role in quantum-safe cybersecurity BERLIN, April 02, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Adva Network Security today announced the successful completion of DE-QOR, a German collaborative research project tackling the cybersecurity risks posed by quantum computing. Funded by Germany's Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), the three-year initiative was led by Adva Network Security and brought together experts from Leibniz University Hannover, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU) and Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), alongside industry partners Microwave Photonics and Creonic. The project focused on developing innovative components and subsystems while demonstrating a next-generation continuous-variable quantum key distribution (CV-QKD) system designed for seamless integration with commercial telecom networks. By adopting a modular, open architecture, DE-QOR has helped create a cost-effective, scalable and certifiable approach to quantum-safe encryption. These advancements will play a key role in strengthening Germany's leadership in quantum security and critical communications technology. "The DE-QOR project marks a significant milestone in the development of quantum-safe encryption," said Tobias Fehenberger, project coordinator of DE-QOR and director of R&D at Adva Network Security. "By validating a modular, high-performance CV-QKD system, this initiative proves that quantum security can be practically deployed using commercial components and an open architecture. This approach streamlines deployments while also reducing costs, making quantum-safe encryption solutions more accessible. The project's success highlights Germany's and Europe's leadership in cybersecurity and strengthens our ability to protect mission-critical data against future threats. By promoting collaboration between research institutions and industry leaders, DE-QOR has laid the groundwork for the widespread adoption of scalable, quantum-secure communication technology." The DE-QOR project proved the feasibility of an open, disaggregated CV-QKD solution by combining technology and expertise from academic and industrial project partners. The final trials incorporated Adva Network Security's ConnectGuard™ encryption solution, leveraging quantum-generated keys for real-time secure data transmission over a deployed fiber infrastructure. The system's FPGA-based real-time digital signal processing ensured high performance and efficiency while maintaining flexibility for future upgrades. By utilizing commercial off-the-shelf technology and standardized interfaces, the project demonstrated that modular QKD can support scalable and cost-effective security solutions. These results provide a strong foundation for future certification and mass deployment, reinforcing Germany's leadership in quantum-safe communications. The project's final demonstration at LMU on March 27 showcased the CV-QKD system's real-world performance and seamless integration with commercial telecom networks "By designing an open, modular solution, we've demonstrated that quantum-safe encryption can be both scalable and cost-effective," commented Michael Roth, GM of Adva Network Security. "Our approach leverages commercial off-the-shelf technology and open interfaces, ensuring interoperability with existing telecom networks. This simplifies certification and enables more flexible deployment across a wide range of environments. Unlike proprietary, closed QKD implementations, our disaggregated model allows for continuous innovation and optimization. Each module has been rigorously tested to deliver outstanding performance and together they form a highly secure foundation for future communication networks. By proving the viability of this approach, DE-QOR is strengthening the European and German industry's leadership in quantum security and paving the way for the widespread adoption of practical, next-generation encryption solutions." About Adva Network Security Adva Network Security is a leading German IT-security company. We provide robust optical and Ethernet networking solutions and a comprehensive service offering. Our ConnectGuard™ technology delivers quantum-safe encryption that protects large-scale networks and essential applications. Critical infrastructure, government, defense and enterprise customers rely on our technical expertise in communications networking and information security. This unique combination of skills ensures the resilience and security of their essential IT and OT infrastructure. Customers can count on our services team from initial design to secure operation, ensuring business continuity amid growing cyber threats. Our design, manufacturing processes and security solutions are certified by leading government security agencies. For more information on how we can help you, please visit Published by Adva Network Security GmbH, Berlin, Germany View source version on Contacts For media Antje Hartmannt +49 30 2636969166info@ Sign in to access your portfolio
