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Solar Futures Lab · United States·ClimaTech 2026·WindTech Research Group · Denmark·10th International Hybrid Power Plants & Systems Workshop·Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Center · Germany·Capture the Energy® 2026 Conference & Expo·Battery Innovation Lab · United States·Annual Global Summit on Renewable and Sustainable Energy (AGSREN 2026)·Climate & Energy Systems Lab · Switzerland·World Hydrogen Summit & Exhibition 2026·Ocean Energy Research Unit · Ireland·World Hydrogen Summit & Exhibition 2026·Smart Grid & Power Electronics Lab · China·Nuclear Fusion Research Centre · United Kingdom·Solar Futures Lab · United States·ClimaTech 2026·WindTech Research Group · Denmark·10th International Hybrid Power Plants & Systems Workshop·Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Center · Germany·Capture the Energy® 2026 Conference & Expo·Battery Innovation Lab · United States·Annual Global Summit on Renewable and Sustainable Energy (AGSREN 2026)·Climate & Energy Systems Lab · Switzerland·World Hydrogen Summit & Exhibition 2026·Ocean Energy Research Unit · Ireland·World Hydrogen Summit & Exhibition 2026·Smart Grid & Power Electronics Lab · China·Nuclear Fusion Research Centre · United Kingdom·

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Visualize where energy research happens. Explore groups, events, jobs, and grants on a 3D globe.

Events & Conferences

Track conferences, workshops, hackathons, and summits in the energy research world.

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Upcoming Events

ClimaTech 2026

Boston, United States

Today

10th International Hybrid Power Plants & Systems Workshop

Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy

Tomorrow

Capture the Energy® 2026 Conference & Expo

Albany, United States

in 8 days

Annual Global Summit on Renewable and Sustainable Energy (AGSREN 2026)

Paris, France

in 14 days

Closing Soon

IIA Deep Tech Venture Incubators — Energy Track

Israel Innovation Authority

20d leftup to $11.0M

MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026 (Israel-hosted)

European Commission / Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions

128d leftup to $150K

US-Israel Energy Center Consortium Call (2nd Round)

BIRD Foundation / US DOE / Israel Ministry of Energy

134d leftup to $6.0M

BIRD Energy Open Call 2026

BIRD Foundation (US DOE + Israel Ministry of Energy + IIA)

155d leftup to $1.5M

New to GERN

Solar Futures Lab

MIT Energy Initiative

United States

WindTech Research Group

Technical University of Denmark

Denmark

Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Center

RWTH Aachen University

Germany

Battery Innovation Lab

Stanford University

United States

Explore by Research Area

22 research areas spanning the full energy landscape

Solar EnergySolar EnergyPhotovoltaic cells, solar thermal systems, and concentrated solar power. Covers cell efficiency improvements, perovskite and tandem architectures, and utility-scale deployment.Wind EnergyWind EnergyOnshore and offshore wind turbine design, aerodynamics, and wind farm optimization. Includes floating offshore platforms and grid-scale variability management.Offshore WindOffshore WindFixed-bottom and floating offshore wind turbines, marine foundations, subsea cables, and operations in harsh ocean environments. Unlocking the strongest and most consistent wind resources.HydrogenHydrogenGreen hydrogen production via electrolysis, storage, transport, and fuel cell applications. Central to decarbonizing heavy industry, shipping, and long-distance transport.Fuel CellsFuel CellsProton exchange membrane, solid oxide, and molten carbonate fuel cell systems for stationary power, transport, and portable applications. Bridging hydrogen production and end use.Energy Storage & BatteriesEnergy Storage & BatteriesLithium-ion, solid-state, and flow batteries for grid-scale and mobile applications. Critical for smoothing renewable variability and enabling full electrification.Nuclear EnergyNuclear EnergyFission reactor design, safety systems, waste management, and advanced concepts including small modular reactors (SMRs) and Generation IV designs.Carbon CaptureCarbon CaptureCapturing CO₂ from industrial point sources and directly from the atmosphere. Covers DAC, BECCS, geological storage, and utilization pathways.Smart GridsSmart GridsDigital infrastructure for intelligent power distribution, demand response, and distributed generation. Includes grid cybersecurity and real-time balancing.Energy EfficiencyEnergy EfficiencyBuilding envelopes, industrial process optimization, heat pumps, and demand-side management. The fastest and cheapest lever for reducing total energy consumption.Heat Pumps & Thermal EnergyHeat Pumps & Thermal EnergyVapor-compression and absorption heat pumps for space heating, industrial process heat, and district energy. Thermal storage using materials ranging from water to molten salt.GeothermalGeothermalHarnessing subsurface heat for power generation and district heating. Enhanced geothermal systems (EGS) are unlocking vast new resources beyond volcanic zones.Ocean & TidalOcean & TidalWave energy converters, tidal stream turbines, and ocean thermal energy conversion. Taps the vast kinetic and thermal energy of the world's oceans.Biomass & BiofuelsBiomass & BiofuelsConversion of organic matter to heat, power, and liquid fuels via gasification, pyrolysis, and fermentation. Covers sustainable feedstocks and advanced biofuel chemistry.Energy PolicyEnergy PolicyEconomic, regulatory, and geopolitical dimensions of the energy transition. Covers carbon pricing, subsidy reform, permitting reform, and international climate agreements.Energy Finance & MarketsEnergy Finance & MarketsCarbon pricing mechanisms, energy project finance, power purchase agreements, and the economics of the low-carbon transition. Covering wholesale markets, policy instruments, and climate finance.Energy Access & Developing MarketsEnergy Access & Developing MarketsExpanding affordable, reliable energy to 750 million people without electricity. Focuses on mini-grids, off-grid solar, and last-mile electrification in the Global South.Fusion EnergyFusion EnergyPlasma confinement via tokamak, stellarator, and inertial approaches toward commercial fusion power. Offers the potential for limitless, clean baseload energy.EV & TransportationEV & TransportationElectric vehicle powertrains, charging infrastructure, battery management, and the electrification of aviation, shipping, and heavy freight.Industrial DecarbonizationIndustrial DecarbonizationReducing emissions from steel, cement, chemicals, and other hard-to-abate sectors. Covers electrification, process innovation, hydrogen-based reduction, and carbon capture in industrial settings.Power-to-XPower-to-XConverting surplus renewable electricity into hydrogen, synthetic fuels, e-methane, e-methanol, and e-ammonia. Enables long-duration storage and low-carbon feedstocks for industry.Critical Minerals & MaterialsCritical Minerals & MaterialsLithium, cobalt, nickel, rare earth elements, and other materials essential to clean energy technologies. Covers mining, refining, recycling, substitution, and supply chain resilience.

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