Fraunhofer Institute for Energy Economics and Energy System Technology
Fraunhofer Institute for Energy Economics and Energy System Technology

Areas of Expertise and Central Research Questions

We examine economic and technical problems in an interconnected manner. Thus we are able to actively and competently support our industrial and political clients and partners. The basis for this is provided by our business areas and areas of expertise.

 

Device and System
Technology

How can the technical specifications of the energy system on devices and systems be efficiently and inexpensively implemented and verified?

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Energy Process
Engineering

Which technology enables the efficient and economic coupling between thermal, electrical and biochemical conversion stages?

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Electrical Grids

How can we further develop electrical energy power supply systems to enable the integration of the greatest possible share of renewable energy?

Energy Informatics

How can energy economics be supported to allow the energy system to run smoothly when a large amount of power is generated decentrally?

 

Energy Meteorology and Renewable Resources

What potential do renewables have and how can their spatial and chronological behaviour be modeled and forecasted?

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Energy Economics and System Design

Energy Economics and System design
How do we move on from the technology for the energy transition to market integration and an economic system design?

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