Welcome to Fraunhofer CINES

Technologies, markets, infrastructure, and regulations—every aspect of our energy supply system is undergoing simultaneous transformation. But how can we achieve a functioning overall system?

 

At Fraunhofer CINES, we develop robust solutions for the integrated energy system of the future. Whether in the energy sector, industry, or politics; whether technical, economic, or strategic: With technologies, decision-making frameworks, and practical implementation, CINES ensures that your ventures will thrive in the years to come.

 

As a Cluster of Excellence, we draw on the expertise of twelve Fraunhofer Institutes. In this way, we combine systemic foresight with in-depth technical knowledge. We never view technologies in isolation, but always consider their interactions with the energy system as a whole—well into the future.

 

Fraunhofer CINES

EUREF-Campus 23/24 

10829 Berlin, Germany

cines@zv.fraunhofer.de

 

Press release / 30 October 2026

Planning CO₂ infrastructure: from the source to investment requirements

 

Press news

 

New TransHyDE study: Green hydrogen infrastructure optimizes costs and efficiency in Europe's climate-neutral energy system.

 

CINES researchers have analyzed the pan-European energy system in the years 2030 and 2050 using scenarios. 

 

Press news

New momentum for the digitalization of the energy transition: Challenges and opportunities in the expansion of smart metering systems

 

In order to successfully shape the energy transition, smart metering systems must be rolled out more quickly, which requires closer cooperation between politics and industry.

 

District and process heat supply by heat pumps as a replacement for coal combustion

 

FernWP

 

The project deals with technical and economic barriers that currently prevent the widespread use of large-scale heat pumps.

 

Project

 

AGISTIN - Advanced Grid Interface for Innovative Storage Integration

 

The EU-funded AGISTIN project aims to use a new converter platform with integrated storage to increase the participation of industrial loads in grid support and thus drive forward the energy transition.

Our Research

 

Energy System Analysis

 

Digitalisation

 

Heat

 

Power Electronics

 

Our portfolio

 

Here you can find our offer in the different research areas. Please take a look around!

 

We also offer interdisciplinary research and development across different fields. Simply contact us for more information

 

Press

 

Here you will find relevant information about the cluster, as well as recent press coverage about us.

 

 

 

 

A Cluster of Excellence is structured across locations and combines the research focus areas from different institutes together. The sustainable and intense cooperation enables the long-term and institutionalized development of systematic and technological solutions for the energy system.

 

These include:

Fraunhofer ISE, IEE, ISI, IEG and IWES as well as partner institutes IOSB-AST, IBP, SCAI, FIT and IFAM.