R&D references

Our research in the field of energy covers a wide range of areas, such as system and data analysis, electromobility, grid planning and grid operations management for future energy systems. You can find an overview of our research areas below.

Energy Economics and Systems Analysis

  • FENIA – The power station model for Germany
  • MethQuest – Infrastructure requirements and energy logistics for renewable methane in Germany
  • REGEES – Optimal operational and control strategies for a reliable electricity supply system in Germany, with full integration of renewable energy feed-in by 2030
  • System Research into Electric Mobility – Grid integration and energy sector perspectives
  • sMobiliTy – Smart load and charging management for electric vehicles
  • sMobilityCOM – Cost-effective electric mobility
  • Trail – Modelling of energy technology and economics
  • VPS – Virtual car park storage

Energy systems and components

  • DynaGridControlCenter – The dynamic control centre of the future
  • Smart Grids – Intelligent electricity supply systems
  • Smart Region Pellworm – Smart distribution network & energy storage
  • Hybrid urban storage – Regional ‘grid balancing’ using virtual energy storage systems
  • OROP – Smart software solutions for distribution networks and the smart grid
  • OROP MCS – A methodology for evaluating asymmetric loads and feeders for use in grid planning
  • VEREDELE FACDS – Robust control and regulation of distribution networks with a high proportion of controllable generators and loads
  • Advanced Energy Storage – Strategic market foresight research

Other projects