Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Electrolysers and fuel cells will play an increasingly crucial role in the clean energy industry Sunfire has developed the two technologies in parallel since the company was founded in 2010 Both the electrolyser and fuel cell markets have great potential for growth but they require distinctly different approaches hence why Sunfire has now chosen to spin off its fuel cell business the former Sunfire Fuel Cells GmbH in Neubrandenburg will continue to develop and maintain fuel cell devices for off-grid energy supply is taking over the company he founded in 2010 as ‘new enerday.’ This will be the company’s name going forward both sides can develop their organizations more effectively to tackle the challenges of their respective markets” said Sunfire CEO Nils Aldag we are now allocating our resources entirely to our electrolysis projects and the industrialization of our pressurised alkaline and high-temperature SOEC electrolysers new enerday is focusing on its business with technologically advanced fuel cell systems The successful cooperation between Sunfire and new enerday will continue with the two entities collaborating in the field of technology development and component procurement allowing them to benefit from technological synergies “There won’t be any noticeable changes for our customers – warranties will remain the same” added Matthias Boltze the former and new Managing Director of new enerday “We are highly motivated to further advance our fuel cell business and look forward to continuing to work with our partners.” The solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC) distributed by new enerday have been specifically designed for off-grid energy supply under challenging conditions where the devices have been in use for the past three years providing independent power to telecommunications stations and Europe have demonstrated the reliability of this technology Sunfire lighting planners face the challenge of lighting high-ceilinged low maintenance ERCO LED lighting tools offer the perfect solution That was also the case in the modernised auditoriums of the Neubrandenburg University of Applied Sciences which are lit with the new generation of ERCO Quintessence downlights Teaching Building 4 in House 1 of the Neubrandenburg University of Applied Sciences was built back in GDR times largely from prefabricated concrete elements which was produced by the then state organisation responsible for constructing industrial and residential buildings House 1 features an enclosed central courtyard Teaching Building 4 contains the university library the technical control room and the university foyer The Betrieb für Bau und Liegenschaften Mecklenburg-Vorpommern (state authority responsible for building and real estate) commissioned A&S GmbH Neubrandenburg with planning the phased refurbishment of House 1 through to the final modernisation of Teaching Building 4 “The complete refurbishment of this extensively-used building became necessary in order to install an up-to-date fire prevention system more open and modern,” explains Siegmund Flöting the project architect from A&S GmbH responsible for the gutting and modernisation Large openings in the roof and the ceilings now channel daylight all the way down to the foyer on the ground floor The walls of the stairway leading up to the remodelled foyer are given impeccably even illumination by ERCO’s Pantrac lens wallwashers the ceramic tiles fitted when the building was erected at the end of the 1980s were deliberately preserved as a reminder of the building’s past executed by a group of artists and consisting entirely of hand-made unique pieces has now been restored to its former glory thanks to ERCO Pantrac lens wallwashers which are also used to professionally light museums and exhibition spaces The warm-white colour of the track-mounted LED spotlights with a connected load of 12W superbly reproduces the colours of the artistic clay tiles some of which have been elaborately glazed or have a metallic sheen The sculptured figurative art integrated into the walls and relief-style impressions of natural materials also have a three-dimensional look thanks to Pantrac’s asymmetrical light distribution In refurbishing the three auditoriums in the same building one of the overarching issues apart from fire prevention acoustics and up-to-date media technology was an efficient lighting concept that would meet the highest standards of lighting design Ceiling heights of up to roughly six metres presented the lighting designers with a particular challenge This is where the new generation of ERCO Quintessence downlights came into play They offer luminous flux of up to 4400lm with a connected load of up to 32W The recessed luminaires are therefore able to powerfully illuminate high-ceilinged rooms such as auditoriums they offer exceptional visual comfort thanks to the large cut-off angle – and this is achieved with a small number of luminaires The lighting technology used in ERCO Quintessence downlights makes it possible to increase luminaire spacing by up to 50% This means a corresponding reduction in investment installation and operating costs – an important factor particularly for educational and public buildings the LED downlights’ optical system produces a particularly uniform beam of light that lights the faces of students and teachers in a more pleasant way with high cylindrical illuminance without dazzling them Glare from laptop and smartphone screens is also avoided despite the fact that the downlights have been installed in high-ceilinged rooms Project:                               Neubrandenburg University of Applied Sciences / Germany Client:                                 Betrieb für Bau und Liegenschaften Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Architecture:                        A&S GmbH Lighting design:                   NEIB – Neubrandenburger Elektro-Ingenieur-Büro GmbH Photography:                      Frieder Blickle Products:                            Pantrac Photo information:               © ERCO GmbH Editor y Director General de smartlighting ©2023 smartlighting / A Journal on Lighting Technologies WBA World light heavyweight champion Juergen Braehmer (47-2 defends his title against former WBA Inter-Continental light heavyweight champion Eduard “Energy Eddy” Gutknecht (29-3-1 Braehmer was supposed to fight Thomas Oosthuizen (25-0-2 the most recent postponement leading to a scramble to find a suitable challenger for the champion Although names like Nathan Cleverly and Seanie Monaghan were thrown into the mix has instead enlisted the services of a former opponent and stablemate Gutknecht II will be a rematch of their 2013 fight at Max Schmeling Halle in Berlin I did manage to take advantage of most of my strengths but it was difficult for me to keep focus for the whole duration of the fight.” having lost a unanimous decision to Robert Stieglitz in 2010 “I can’t complain,” said “Energy Eddy” after the first  fight In the end I was too focused on the harder punches and forgot about the easy ones.” “I haven’t seen such an exciting fight in Germany for years I believe that everybody left as a winner today.” Braehmer’s camp has accused Gutknecht of being a “dirty fighter.” “Energy Eddy” doesn’t know what they’re talking about “I don’t know how Juergen and his team can label me a dirty fighter,” said 33-year-old Gutknecht but I promise one thing: I’m willing to do whatever it takes to win “Eduard talks too much,” said the WBA light heavyweight champ Everything he says goes in one ear and out the other.” he might end up as somebody’s victim “This fight is very special for me,” said Braehmer “Not only will I shut Gutknecht up once and for all I will also celebrate my fiftieth fight by defending my title in front of thousands of fans at the Jahnsportforum.” This article was penned by the author who is not related to the WBA and the statements expressions or opinions referenced herein are that of the author alone and not the WBA In a night of mixed emotions at the ANB Arena.. Usage of Content   Confidentiality Clause BERLIN (AP) — The oft-delayed trial of a former SS medic who served at the Auschwitz death camp opened Monday in Germany amid lingering questions about whether the 95-year-old is fit enough for the proceedings to continue scheduled to start in February at the Neubrandenburg state court in northeastern Germany had been postponed three times after presiding Judge Klaus Kabisch determined Zafke wasn’t well enough to participate the retired farmer suffered from stress and high blood pressure and had suicidal thoughts the Neubrandenburg court ruled against bringing the case to trial due to Zafke’s health saying that the trial could go ahead if the sessions were limited Zafke was examined again Monday morning ahead of the court session Zafke was pushed into court in a wheelchair and made no comment as the charges against him were read saying only “yes” that he had understood them prosecutors and attorneys representing Auschwitz victims who are co-plaintiffs both filed motions accusing Kabisch of bias for his previous rulings on Zafke’s health Prosecutors argued in their motion that Kabisch never intended for the trial to start noting — among other things — that no Auschwitz survivors had been invited to testify Monday’s session was ended after two hours when a medic noted that Zafke’s blood pressure had risen to an elevated 160:90 “Fitness to stand trial is an imperative according to the rule of law,” Kabisch told the court Kabisch told the court the motions for his removal would now have to be heard before he could schedule another session in the trial A court spokesman said it is not clear how long it will take for the motions to be resolved Zafke is charged with 3,681 counts of accessory to murder for allegedly helping the Auschwitz death camp in Nazi-occupied Poland function The charges stem from a one-month period in 1944 and involve the deaths of Jews who arrived in 14 train transports among them one that brought Anne Frank and her family to the camp Prosecutors allege that Zafke’s unit was involved in putting gas into gas chambers to kill Jews and others screening blood and other samples from hospitalized women prisoners and otherwise helping the camp run by treating SS guard personnel They say the unit was also involved in auxiliary guard duties Zafke’s attorney insists his client was just a medic who did nothing criminal at Auschwitz Stay secure and make sure you have the best reading experience possible by upgrading your browser BERLIN (AP) — German police warned Wednesday of a potentially lethal “Blue Punisher” variety of ecstasy in circulation after the death of two teenage girls was linked to the drug Police in the northeastern state of Mecklenburg Western Pomerania said that a 13-year-old girl from the town of Altentreptow died Monday at a hospital after taking one of the blue pills featuring a skull logo associated with the Marvel comic book character The Punisher were also hospitalized after taking the drug A 37-year-old German man has been detained in connection with the girl’s death Authorities in the neighboring state of Brandenburg are also investigating the death of a 15-year-old girl who died in the town of Rathenow over the weekend after a suspected narcotics overdose Prosecutors say an autopsy will determine whether she “We warn against any consumption of narcotics but especially the dangerous ‘Blue Punisher’ pill,” Neubrandenburg police said in a statement “These pills have a very high dose of (the chemical) MDMA.” WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Mark Carney will have to navigate a delicate balance during his first in-person meeting with Donald Trump today A planned peaceful vacation has spiralled into a prolonged two-month ordeal for Ontario man David Bennett who remains stranded in the Dominican Republic despite having all criminal charges against him.. A Canadian man arrested on vacation has been proven innocent Melissa Nakhavoly with why he is still being held in the Dominican Republic Warmer temperatures but showers are expected on-and-off for the next few days Meteorologist Natasha Ramsahai has your seven-day forecast Ontario Premier Doug Ford calls on Prime Minister Mark Carney to prioritize a list of projects including the proposed Highway 401 tunnel Monday is calling for rain and thunderstorms Stella Acquisto has the long-range forecast listen to NewsRadio Toronto live anytime and get up-to-the-minute breaking-news alerts weather and video from CityNews Toronto anywhere you are – across all Android and iOS devices NEUBRANDENBURG, Germany — The trial of a former SS medic on 3,681 counts of accessory to murder for allegedly helping the Nazis' Auschwitz death camp function appeared close to collapse Monday, after a doctor found the 95-year-old unfit to be transported to the court. Presiding Judge Klaus Kabisch told the Neubrandenburg state court Monday that proceedings couldn't begin after a doctor on the weekend found Hubert Zafke was suffering from stress and high blood pressure, and had suicidal thoughts. Kabisch said Zafke had told the doctor ''I can't take it anymore, I'm at my end,'' and that ''I want to be with mother.'' The judge said the latter was a reference to Zafke's wife, who died in 2011. The trial's opening was postponed until the next session on March 14. Prosecutors allege that Zafke's unit was involved in putting gas into gas chambers to kill Jews and others, screening blood and other samples from hospitalized women prisoners, and otherwise helping the camp run by treating SS guard personnel. They say the unit was also involved in auxiliary guard duties. Zafke's attorney insists his client was just a medic who did nothing criminal at Auschwitz. The trial is one of several in recent years to arise from a shift in German legal thinking. Prosecutors have successfully argued that since Nazi death camps’ entire purpose was to murder Jews and others, helping the camp run in any manner makes one an accessory to those murders. The charges against Zafke stem from a one-month period in 1944 and involve the deaths of Jews who arrived in 14 transports, including one that brought Anne Frank and her family to the camp. Frank died later at Bergen-Belsen. Zafke was initially found unfit for trial by the court in Neubrandenburg, north of Berlin, but an appeals court overruled that after more medical exams, saying the retired farmer could stand trial so long as sessions were limited to two hours at a time. Ahead of the trial, prosecutors and attorneys representing Jewish Auschwitz survivors who have joined the trial as coplaintiffs, as allowed under German law, accused the Neubrandenburg judges of bias, but a motion to have them replaced was rejected. Cornelius Nestler, who represents two brothers from Colorado who survived Auschwitz as young boys but lost both their parents, said his feelings were reinforced by the court's decision to postpone the trial based on the assessment of a doctor called by Zafke's children on Saturday, while there were two doctors in the court prepared to assess him. ''This court over the last months has shown that it is not interested in this going to trial at all,'' he said. Both defense and prosecution agreed that, before the next session, Zafke will be assessed the same morning by court-appointed experts. Home Delivery Gift Subscriptions Log In Manage My Account Customer Service Delivery Issues Feedback News Tips Help & FAQs Staff List Advertise Newsletters View the ePaper Order Back Issues News in Education Search the Archives Privacy Policy Terms of Service Terms of Purchase Work at Boston Globe Media Internship Program Co-op Program Do Not Sell My Personal Information The trial is one of several in recent years to arise from a shift in German legal thinking Prosecutors have successfully argued that since Nazi death camps’ entire purpose was to murder Jews and others helping the camp run in any manner makes one an accessory to those murders Oct 29, 2015 | News Releases Syrian 12-year old Leen (front) concentrates on the board during a language class Oct 29 (UNHCR)—Leen flings open the school doors after her German language class and runs out clearly delighting in her new surroundings despite a cold rush of autumn air “I like being here,” said Leen a good school and… I’m safe.” Bundled up in a sweater and gloves she laughed and cycled off to a dance class she and her older brother Yousef are enjoying their first term at ‘Am Lindetal’ school in this town in northeast Germany after surviving a recent harrowing journey from war-ravaged Syria and were assigned by the government to live in Neubrandenburg Leen is among the so-called “lost generation” of children who have missed out on schooling since Syria’s civil war erupted in 2011 She has joined 70 young refugees and asylum- seekers starting over at a school in Neubrandenburg “Syrians prize education highly but worsening conditions for refugees in Syria’s neighbouring countries have a devastating impact on the education of children,” said Martin Rentsch which stresses the importance of integration “Hundreds of thousands of refugee children miss out on school and we are on the verge of producing a lost generation.” Leading them in their first steps toward integration is David Tietz who teaches a beginner’s class in German The interactive classes run for four hours and are designed to turn young asylum seekers from countries including Afghanistan Syria and Ukraine into fluent German speakers it is hoped they will integrate fully into the national curriculum Many of the asylum-seekers arriving in Germany this year are being placed in towns like Neubrandenburg Learning the German language and continuing with their education is key The brutal conflict raging across Syria means that many of the children have suffered physical and mental trauma A large number have missed out on school since the war began in 2011 “People from conflict zones may have arrived to safety but their memories still haunt them,” UNHCR’s Martin Rentsch said “UNHCR is advocating for a state-financed trauma treatment for persons in need of international protection.” Leen and Yousef are among those dealing with trauma Yousef was prevented from going to school in Syria Both he and Leen suffered from recurring nightmares many of the youngsters’ parents have also struggled to adapt to their new life in Germany Teachers at the ‘Am Lindetal’ school who exercise a ‘zero-tolerance’ policy when it comes to hate speech are determined that the parents or adult asylum-seekers should also get involved in the school in a bid to create the sense that they belong to the community One way has been to draft them as teachers and now teaches mathematics and physics classes and gives structure to my life,” he said “Asylum-seeking parents don’t often work during the asylum process or in their reception centre and get depressed,” explained Antje Hofert a German language teacher who studied in Jordan “Our schools should also be social centres and parents should be participating too,” she added was a medical volunteer when the war broke out in Syria in 2011 She studied English when she attended school in Syria and will be teaching youngsters in Neubrandenburg Oct 12 (UNHCR)—Childhood friends Hussein and Jaffa fled war ravaged Iraq together crossing seven borders and the Aegean Sea to seek refuge in Europe they decided to help those following in their tracks they volunteer in a makeshift camp on the Austrian side of […] December 18 (UNHCR) – As Syria’s war heads towards a fifth year the United Nations and partners today launched a major new humanitarian and development appeal requesting more than US$8.4 billion to help nearly 18 million people in Syria and across the region in 2015 The appeal includes two main elements: support for […] April 22 (UNHCR) – The UN refugee agency on Tuesday welcomed European plans to tackle the challenges of irregular migration in the Mediterranean but said much more was needed after hundreds of refugees and migrants lost their lives on the high seas UNHCR Assistant High Commissioner for Protection Volker Türk said in […] Donate today Sign up for UNHCR's newsletter to learn more about refugees Sign up today for the UN Refugee Agency’s email updates and stay in touch with the latest 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