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.

 

News

 

21.11.2024

Research project wins ISGAN Award of Excellence 2024

The research project “PnP grids - Grid-forming control for distributed power converters” has been honoured with the 10th ISGAN Award of Excellence. The prize, which is awarded by the International Smart Grid Action Network (ISGAN) in cooperation with the Global Smart Energy Federation (GSEF), honours outstanding innovations in the field of smart grid technologies.

 

1.11.2024

Fraunhofer IEE and Partners test Spherical Energy Storage on the Seabed off the Californian Coast

The Fraunhofer IEE has developed an underwater energy storage system that transfers the principle of pumped storage power plants to the seabed. After a successful field test with a smaller model in Lake Constance, the researchers are now preparing a test run off the Californian coast with partners.

 

31.10.2024

Professor Martin Braun to Head Fraunhofer IEE in Kassel

The Fraunhofer Institute for Energy Economics and Energy System Technology IEE in Kassel has a new leader: Prof. Dr. Martin Braun is taking over as the new director of the research institute on November 1, 2024. He is also a professor for sustainable electrical energy systems at the University of Kassel.

 

30.9.2024

Fraunhofer case study explores offshore hydrogen production on Energy Islands

A new study from the Fraunhofer IEE has analysed the economic effects on the European energy system of introducing offshore hydrogen production. The study considers the expansion of the German 70 GW buildout target of offshore wind and examines the economic effects by allowing offshore hydrogen production on two energy islands connected with 10 GW offshore wind each, compared to a scenario where all electricity from offshore wind farms is transported to shore and can be used within the German energy market without further restrictions.

 

23.7.2024

DC coupling and green hydrogen: new approaches for self-sufficient energy systems

As part of the "Modular, regenerative and self-sufficient energy supply with H2 technology" (MarrakEsH) project, six partners are working on the development and practical testing of new technologies for self-sufficient energy generation and storage using green hydrogen.

 

16.7.2024

Protective shield for virtual power plants

The SecDER project has developed a new type of protection system that automatically protects virtual power plants with decentralized energy systems against outages. The system uses artificial intelligence to detect cyberattacks and faults. 

 

12.7.2024

Performance and yield forecasts for wind energy areas: New models take consider restrictions

It is not always possible to install as much capacity on designated wind energy areas as originally assumed. . As part of the joint project, MENTOR, the Fraunhofer Institute for Energy Economics and Energy System Technology IEE is in the process of developing models and methods that show how local restrictions affect the wind energy outputs and yields that can be realized in each case. 

 

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

 

ETG Workshop | May 20, 2025

Dynamic Security Assessment: Tools and Methods

Near-real-time stability analysis is becoming crucial for effective grid operation and control. Learn how to navigate the complexity of grid dynamic assessment as stability limits become increasingly vital for decision-making.


May 20, 2025 | Fraunhofer IEE  

 

ETG Workshop | May 20, 2025

Grid planning tool
pandapower with
optional user forum

Fraunhofer IEE presents pandapower. The pandapower tool is an easy-to-use open source tool for the modeling, analysis and optimization of energy systems with a high degree of automation.

May 20, 2025 | Fraunhofer IEE
(in German)

 

ETG Workshop | May 20, 2025

Technologies
network-forming
processes

Grid-forming - just hype or essential for our future energy system? Our workshop offers an insight into grid-forming functions and presents a convenient and flexible option for laboratory validation.

 

May 20, 2025 | Fraunhofer IEE
(in German)

 

 

Messe | Mai 22, 2025

Company Recruitment Fair meet@uni-kassel

Come and meet us at the company fair and start your career with practical projects and the opportunity to write your bachelor's or master's thesis with us – let's shape the energy transition together! Change starts with us.

 

10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | 22 May 2025 | University of Kassel

 

Online | June 23 - 27, 2025

Summer School
Grid planning
tool pandapower

Get to know and explore pandapower: familiarise yourself with the open source toolbox and carry out your own programming tasks for grid planning and grid modeling.


June 23 - 27, 2025 | online

 

 

University of Kassel | June 24

Company Fair for Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

The Fraunhofer IEE is represented at the company fair of the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Kassel. We look forward to getting in touch with motivated students!


June 24 | University of Kassel (Wilhelmshöher Allee 71-73)

 

Kiel University | June 29, 2025

Workshop pandapower auf der IEEE Power Tech Kiel 2025

Fraunhofer IEE presents pandapower at Power Tech in Kiel. The pandapower tool is an easy-to-use open source tool for modelling, analyzing and optimizing energy systems with a high degree of automation.

 

June 29th 2025 | Kiel University 

 

 

Expert Seminar | November 25 - 26, 2025

Switching Loss Measurements for Wide Band Gap Power Semiconductors

With this expert seminar, we aim to highlight the relevance of the applied measurement equipment on the quality of the gathered switching loss data and to analyze its influence on measurement fidelity.

 November 25 - 26 | hybrid | Fraunhofer IEE

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