Our Mission:
The Energy Storage of the Future.

Electrochemical energy storage is a key technology of the 21st century. In 2018, the Center for Electrochemical Energy Storage Ulm & Karlsruhe (CELEST), one of the most ambitious research platforms in this area worldwide, has started operation. It combines application-oriented basic research with close-to-practice development and innovative production technologies.
KIT CELEST

Three strong partners
pooling their efforts and competences

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CELEST pools the know-how of 31 institutes of its partner institutions: Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Ulm University, and the Center for Solar Energy and Hydrogen Research Baden-Württemberg (ZSW).

CELEST is aiming at enhancing communication and cooperation among the scientists involved and will pave the way for new, interdisciplinary collaborations. CELEST coordinates joint activities with other universities and research institutions as well as with industry in Germany and abroad.

“Scientists in Ulm and Karlsruhe have complementary expertise extending from basic research on elementary processes at the atomic scale to multi-scale modeling of relevant processes over development of new storage materials and laboratory cells up to the largest pilot plant for battery cell manufacture in Europe at the ZSW,” says Professor Maximilian Fichtner, Vice-Director of the Helmholtz Institute Ulm, who was elected scientific spokesperson of CELEST. CELEST covers the research areas of “Lithium-ion technology,” “Energy storage beyond lithium,” and “Alternative technologies for electrochemical energy storage and conversion devices,” i.e. all highly relevant topics in the area of electrochemical energy storage.

Another focus lies on collaboration with industry partners for technology transfer, innovation, and commercialization of new technologies.

CELEST:

That's who we are.

News

10/11/2024

CELEST participated at the "Zulieferertag Automobilwirtschaft BW 2024"

Around 500 guests came together at the Neckar Forum Esslingen yesterday for the „Zulieferertag 2024“. After the opening speeches by Minister of Economic Affairs Dr. Nicole Hoffmeister-Kraut, Ministry… Read more
10/07/2024

CELEST member Prof. Dr. Hölzle receives "Ulmer Köpfchen"

The "Ulmer Köpfchen" honors people whose work makes a special contribution to society. This year, one of the awardees is CELEST member Prof. Dr. Markus Hölzle, member of the ZSW Board of Directors and… Read more
09/17/2024

CELEST member Prof. Dr. Wilhelm Schabel awarded with the Tallmadge Award 2024

The Tallmadge Award recognizes an individual's significant contributions to coating technology and scientific and honors international outstanding individuals awarded bi-annually by the International… Read more
09/11/2024

Science Minister Petra Olschowski visits Ulm

Science Minister Petra Olschowski visits Ulm University and Helmholtz Institute Ulm - Summer tour stops off at the Green Energy Campus. What comes after the lithium-ion battery? How can solar energy… Read more
08/27/2024

CELEST and ZfM strengthen cooperation

CELEST and ZfM strengthen cooperation on basis of Memorandum of Understanding. The aim of the recently signed Memorandum of Understanding is to intensify the collaboration by establishing a long-term… Read more
07/26/2024

CELEST participated at first Bavarian Battery Congress

CELEST participated in the first Battery Congress organized by Bayern Innovativ GmbH in Nuremberg, the first networking congress for the Bavarian battery industry and a central meeting point for… Read more
07/23/2024

Prof. Dr. Maximilian Fichtner honored with science prize

As part of the Schwörmontag celebrations, Director of CELEST Prof. Dr. Maximilian Fichtner was awarded the Science Prize 2024 of the City of Ulm. The prize was presented by Lord Mayor Martin… Read more
06/28/2024

Second „Battery Round Table“ in Stuttgart

The Ministry of Economics, Labor and Tourism and the Ministry of Science, Research and Art, together with the state agency e-mobil BW, held a top-level discussion within the format "Battery Round… Read more

Director CELEST

Deputy Director CELEST

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