Abraham Gottlob Werner Medal for Dr. Richard Wirth
The AGW Medal is the highest scientific honor awarded by the German Mineralogical Society.
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Five Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Postdoctoral Fellowships for the GFZ
The GFZ has received funding for five projects in the European Union’s highly competitive postdoctoral fellowship program. A great achievement for our researchers!
Successful deployment of new geothermal technology paves the way for stable, local, renewable heat
The vaccum closed-loop technology by Danish company Green Therma installed at GFZ site Groß Schönebeck is a new way of producing heat from underground without hot-water reservoirs and heat pumps.
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Site Finder Helps Identify Suitable Sites for Wind and Solar Power
Where in Germany are the conditions favourable for wind turbines and ground-mounted photovoltaic systems? What legal, technical and environmental aspects need to be considered? The Renewable Energy Site Finder (EE-Standortfinder) provides answers to these questions. This interactive and freely…
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New talents kick off their apprenticeships
From black-light mini-golf to their first ventilation control circuit - here’s how the new hires are experiencing their start at the GFZ.
Awards & Honours
“Best Poster Award” for Candice Filoche at the Gordon Research Conference
Using a new approach, the GFZ PhD student investigated factors leading to zinc and lead enrichment in sedimentary basins. The metals are vital for electric vehicles, batteries, solar and wind energy.
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