Research topics
Contact: Dr.-Ing. Jens zum Hingst
The Department of Energy Systems Integration focuses on research and development activities in the following areas:
- Modeling and simulation of energy systems
- Integration of generation, grids, storage, utilization
- Analysis of renewable systems for electricity, heat, transport, industry
- Energy scenarios
- for countries, municipalities, industry
- Energy supply for basic industries
- Energy system technology for coupled systems, storage possibilities
- Potential studies, feasibility studies, energy balances/eco-balances
- Practical implementation in the model system
- Development of energy-efficient processes in generation, conversion and consumption
- Combined heat and power with new technologies, virtual power plants