February 2024
Digitalisation is a highly relevant key process for the transformation of the energy system - details of this were researched by the Fraunhofer Cluster of Excellence CINES in 2022 and summarised in 14 theses.
The 2023 progress report, which examines the further development of the digitalisation of the energy system, can be downloaded here.
November 2022
The smart meter (intelligent metering system) is a central element of the German digitalization strategy for implementing the energy transition. To date, only a small part of metering locations in Germany have been equipped with such a system. The underlying reasons for the expansion gap are explained here.
September 2022
Based on 14 theses on the digitalization of the energy system, the report derives recommendations for action and messages for policymakers. Key areas are data economy, sector coupling, system communication, digitalized grid operation and cyber security.
May 2022
This report addresses topics concerning the energy transition and focuses on potential (digital) solutions to enable an electricity system based on renewable energy.
Cluster of Excellence Integrated Energy Systems