Fraunhofer Institute for Energy Economics and Energy System Technology

 

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The Fraunhofer IEE in Kassel researches for the national and international transformation of energy systems.

 

 

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As an applied research institute, we research and develop solutions for the transformation of energy systems and offer a rich portfolio of services, know-how and products.

 

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14.2.2024

pandapower: Open-source-tool hits 500,000 downloads

pandapower is an easy-to-use tool for modelling, analyzing and optimizing power grids with a high degree of automation. It was developed at both the University of Kassel and the Fraunhofer IEE in Kassel. Thanks to its international use and integration into various processes, the software has already achieved 500,000 (partly automated) downloads since its release in 2016.  

 

20.12.2023

Paving the way for large-scale production of green hydrogen energy carriers in Chile

Together with its partners, Fraunhofer IEE is paving the way for the establishment of large-scale production of green hydrogen and its downstream products in Chile. The project’s research focuses on the production potential of hydrogen and liquid fuels from solar energy. In addition to technical issues, researchers are investigating the economic, logistical, and socio-economic aspects of scaling up, through which they will also support the installation of a pilot plant.

 

29.11.2023

Digitalization as the Enabler for High Performance District Heating Systems

Digital technologies are expected to improve the efficiency and system integration of additional renewable sources, as well as making the entire energy system reliable, smarter, and more efficient. Future digital applications may allow district energy systems to fully optimize the operation of their plant and network assets while realizing immediate and feasible decarbonization of urban heat supply: With data to optimize district heating systems and new business opportunities.

 

20.11.2023

Photovoltaic Converters: Reducing Size, Weight and Cost

Within the Research Project “PV-MoVe”, Researchers at the Fraunhofer IEE investigated how to use active switching loss reduction networks for power semiconductors to enable smaller, more lightweight, and more cost-efficient photovoltaic converters.

 

15.11.2023

High efficiency in DC-DC converters based on silicon carbide semiconductor

The aim of the MUSiCel research project is therefore to research and test innovative components and methods for an efficient, locally emission-free energy supply for agricultural and construction machinery. At the heart of the supply system is a mobile and compact high-performance DC-DC converter that is integrated into the vehicle.

 

21.12.2022

UrbanGroundHeat develops guidelines to
advance geothermal heat supply in urban neighborhoods

It is warm underground. Accessing this energy source on a large scale to heat houses and apartments is the task of the new UrbanGroundHeat research project. Geothermal energy is  CO2-free and can be easily tapped in many places in Germany, but has not yet been widely developed for legal and economic reasons. As a result of the energy crisis, conditions have changed. A cooperation of research and industry under the leadership of the Fraunhofer Institute for Energy Economics and Energy System Technology IEE now intends to facilitate the use of geothermal energy for municipal utilities, cities and communities.

 

29.11.2022

English and Spanish versions of the PtX Atlas published for international use

The map shows the global potential for power-to-X technologies in coastal and inland sites in countries outside the European Economic Area. Now the interactive tool has been published in an English and Spanish version for international use.

 

 

2.2.2024

In favour of cosmopolitanism, diversity, democracy, and the rule of law

Research at Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft would be inconceivable without its employees, including those with migration backgrounds - they are the foundation of our scientific system. Internationality, diversity, and respect are integral components of the Fraunhofer mission statement and the Fraunhofer Code of Conduct.

Current events and trade fairs

 

Online-Workshop / 22.05.2024

Grid Planning Tool
pandapower

Learn to use pandapower for your power system modelling, analysis and grid planning - with excellent guidance and through independent learning.

22.05.2024 09:00 11:30 | online

 

20.-22.2.2024

E-World energy&water 2024

The Fraunhofer IEE will be presenting its research, services and solutions. E-world energy & water is the event connecting the European energy industry. As an information platform for the energy sector, E-world hosts international decision-makers in Essen every year.

20.-22.2.2024 | Essen

 

17.-18.04.2024

AGFW District Heating

The District Heating Conference hosted by AGFW e.V. will take place again this year at the Kongress Palais in Kassel. In addition to the trade exhibition, the two day conference will offer a wide range of seminars and workshops on the topics of technology & safety, the energy industry, law & politics, energy & climate concepts and research & development.

17.-18.04.2024 | Kassel

 

Online-Summer School/ 17.06. - 21.06.2024

Summer School
pandapower

Learn to use pandapower for your power system modelling, analysis and grid planning - with excellent guidance and through independent learning.

 17.06. - 21.06.2024 | online

Joint research under one roof

The time has finally come: it is May 2022 and our employees have moved into the new building. The offices are gradually being occupied and the move is for the most part completed. Some of the laboratories and their infrastructure have been in operation for a while and have already passed the practical test.

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Joseph-Beuys-Straße 8
34117 Kassel
 

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