Energy System
December 2023
Investigation of the generation of process heat for 13 industrial sectors from the metal and mineral industries as well as steam generation as a cross-industry technology with a focus on a future switch to greenhouse gas-neutral process heat generation.
September 2023
June 2023
The impact of industrial transition on a CO2-neutral European energy system. The study analyzes in particular the role of electrification and hydrogen in terms of CO2 reduction.
February 2023
Investigation of the use of energy flexibility options in a real residential district. Electrical and thermal consumption and generation time series from a calendar year were used to simulate various scenarios and evaluate them using certain key performance indicators.
February 2023
This study discusses the development and implementation of measures to ensure a transition to full decarbonization of the heating and cooling sector in buildings and industry by 2050.
November 2022
The Schwedt refinery site is an important fuel supplier for eastern Germany. This paper presents concept ideas for a medium and long-term raw material supply to achieve a climate-neutral product portfolio at the site.
October 2022
October 2022
This policy brief analyzes the impact of the energy crisis on the transformation of the German energy system towards climate neutrality by 2045 and strategies for eliminating Germany's dependence on Russian natural gas imports.
October 2022
This scenario analysis models the policy instrument mix as of January 2022 regarding a climate-neutral industry.
September 2022
Due to the sharp decline and uncertain future of pipeline-based natural gas supplies from Russia, new market conditions for fossil gas are currently emerging in Germany. This analysis discusses the availability and competitiveness of green hydrogen.
September 2022
This paper analyzes and evaluates the policy measures in terms of climate targets at national and European level.
July 2022
European gas supply security from a technical and economic perspective in light of interrupted supplies from Russia.
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.
March 2022
Extensive analyses are required to redesign European gas infrastructures that are resilient to supply disruptions and sustainable in terms of climate neutrality. This paper summarizes data and information on current and planned gas infrastructures as a basis for such analyses.
January 2022
Find out how a CO2-neutral energy system will work in 2050 and what role hydrogen will play in this.
WebsiteFraunhofer Wasserstoff-Story
November 2021
The study aims to show how the current electricity market design needs to be adjusted in order to ensure the flexibility required to guarantee security of supply, refinance renewable energies and the economic viability of sector coupling technologies.
October 2021
This scenario analysis presents specific transformation paths towards climate neutrality in 2045 on the basis of a comprehensive model comparison for Germany.
June 2021
Experts from Fraunhofer CINES have identified key challenges and solutions with regard to the European and national climate protection targets for this legislative period.
May 2020
This paper aims to formulate the key findings and necessities for the successful implementation of the energy transition, focusing on technical and systemic aspects.
Cluster of Excellence Integrated Energy Systems