Welcome to the ZIM-Innovation Network
Agri Energy
Energy solutions for the agricultural sector
Goals
- the integration of renewable energies,
- innovative control systems,
- the use of biogenic residues and
- sustainable materials into agricultural business models.
Become a partner
Our network is geared towards innovative companies and research institutions that develop sustainable energy technologies or apply new developments in agricultural practice. We collaborate on projects for efficient and clean energy generation and storage. Would you like to become a network partner?
Benefits of network membership
Become part of an interdisciplinary network. Exchange the latest innovative ideas with partners from cutting-edge research and industry at regular events and develop new strategic partnerships.
Interdisciplinary cooperation results in innovative, customised technologies that open up access to new markets.
The network facilitates access to funding. We support you with applications and project development.
We help you to find partner organisations from our network for your project. We coordinate the exchange and provide information platforms.
Help shape the latest technological developments and become a leading contact for innovation.
Network partners
Agrargenossenschaft Züllsdorf eG
Location: Züllsdorf
Established since: 1990
Agrargenossenschaft Züllsdorf eG is an agricultural company active in the production of plant and animal products. Farming is focused on the operation of a pig fattening facility and a cattle facility with milk production. The products are processed and marketed directly. Thanks to its many years of experience and the operation of a biogas plant, the agricultural cooperative has extensive agricultural and engineering knowledge.
Altech Batteries GmbH
Location: Spreetal
Established since: 2022
Altech Batteries GmbH is developing a new generation of special batteries. Altech’s stationary solid-state storage systems based on sodium chloride are non-flammable and enable large quantities of electrical energy to be stored in the power grid. The use of innovative materials for electricity storage and the close economic ties to Australia make Altech Batteries GmbH an attractive partner.
mechakon
Location: Bad Liebenwerda
Established since: 2019
mechakon is an innovative technology and mechanical engineering company. With proven engineering experience, mechakon develops special-purpose machinery for production and process engineering, robotics, handling and automation technology.
SATRON Sachsen Steuerungstechnik GmbH
Location: Zschopau
Established since: 1990
SATRON develops innovative and reliable control solutions. The company delivers customised systems for industrial automation – from planning through to implementation. SATRON also provides specialised control solutions for process, environmental and energy technologies.
Tevebro GmbH
Location: Nuthetal
Established since: 2023
Tevebro Technologie- und Verfahrensentwicklung für die Nutzung biogener Rohstoffe GmbH develops methods for the processing, treatment and utilization of biogenic waste streams. To this end, Tevebro uses analytical methods to determine raw material profiles and their optimal energetic utilization. With the production of prototypes and product samples as well as food and special feedstuffs, Tevebro GmbH is becoming an important developer in the utilization of residual materials.
Associated Partners
Forschungsinstitut für Bergbaufolgelandschaften e.V (FIB)
Location: Finsterwalde
The FIB conducts application-oriented research into the rehabilitation and reuse of mining areas with a focus on the model region of Lusatia. Its core competencies lie in the areas of agricultural and forestry recultivation, soil improvement, landscape development, renaturation and water ecology. Other key areas of work are the adaptation of land use and water management to climate change and the identification of potential synergies between the recultivation process and the value chain with energy systems. To this end, the FIB uses its own environmental laboratory, greenhouse, pilot plant, lysimeter and field trials.
Hochschule Zittau/Görlitz
Location: Zittau
The Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences conducts research in the fields of energy and material use of biomass, the analysis of fuels and the evaluation of energy technology systems. Other research focuses include the optimization of the energy efficiency of thermal industrial processes, material processing systems and the simulation and optimization of manufacturing systems and processes.
Technische Hochschule Wildau
Location: Wildau
The Technical University of Applied Sciences Wildau has a wide range of technical expertise. The main areas of research at TH Wildau include applied biosciences, computer science/telematics and photonics. The university also has extensive knowledge in the fields of automation technology, regulation and control technology, energy technology, smart production, logistics, aeronautical engineering and fiber composite material technologies.
Dresden University of Technology
Location: Dresden
The Dresden University of Technology has a broad, internationally recognised research expertise. Its key research areas include health sciences and bioengineering, materials engineering, as well as information technology and microelectronics. The Institute of Power Engineering contributes its expertise in thermal power plants and combined heat and power systems to the network.
Foreign Partners
Domaines Mandour
Location: Agadir, Marokko
Domaines Mandour is an agricultural producer of mandarins and citrus fruits for export to Europe.
IQ Energy Australia Pty Ltd
Location: Victoria, Australien
IQ Energy Australia develops modular biomass heat treatment machines that convert waste streams into valuable resources (heat, gas). By working with businesses and communities, IQ Energy is helping to strengthen the regional circular economy.
IMB Centre for Solar Biotechnology – The University of Queensland
Location: Brisbane, Australia
The Centre for Solar Biotechnology at the University of Queensland conducts multiscale and multidisciplinary research to accelerate the development of advanced light-based industries. Research priorities relevant to the network include the development of advanced microalgae systems that utilize solar energy and CO2 to produce crude oil, biodiesel, jet fuel, ethanol, methane and hydrogen. The center also has strong expertise in solar and bioenergy, circular economy and techno-economic analysis.
University of Technology Sydney
Location: Sydney, Australien
The University of Technology Sydney is a technical university with a focus on biomedicine, electrical energy systems, robotics, machine learning and power electronics. The Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology has outstanding expertise in the field of wireless communication and networking, particularly Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, big data analytics and cyber security.
With your membership, you become a part of an international network of many German companies, German research institutions and international partners.
Our International Activities
News
New on YouTube: Our Image Clip for the Agri Energy Network
Circular Bioeconomy Cluster Week `24
AgTech & Energy
Circular Bioeconomy Clustermeeting - 28. August – 1. September 2023
LuTraCo Workshop on Agri-Photovoltaics - 22. February 2023
Projects
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Network Management
T+I Technologie- und InnovationsConsult GmbH has extensive know-how in the field of ZIM network and cluster management. Within the networks that we initiated we support partner companies and scientific institutions in the identification of ideas and development of joint projects. We also support funding applications for innovative projects and ensure that reporting and billing to the promoters is compliant with the guidelines.
Furthermore, we ensure a constant exchange between the participating companies and scientific cooperation partners.
Jonas Böttger
Project management
T: +49 (0) 170 7289209
E: boettger@ti-consult.de
Cecilie von Bernstorff
Project management
T: +49 (0) 151 28061871
E: bernstorff@ti-consult.de
Bärbel Riemann
Administration
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E: riemann@ti-consult.de
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