Institute of Energy and Climate Research (IEK)

Materials Synthesis and Processing (IEK-1)

At IEK-1 (Materials Synthesis and Processing) we investigate and develop materials, parts, and components for highly efficient future energy conversion and storage systems.

Microstructure and Properties (IEK-2)

IEK-2 develops and characterizes high-performance materials for the generation, conversion and storage of renewable energies.

Techno-economic Systems Analysis (IEK-3)

At the Institute of Energy and Climate Research – Techno-Economic Systems Analysis (IEK-3), we conduct research into how a sustainable energy system can be achieved and what it might look like.

Plasma Physics (IEK-4)

We are part of an internationally networked effort to make power plants based on nuclear fusion a reality. We aim to set in motion on earth the process by means of which the sun and other stars produce their energy, thus providing a safe, environmentally friendly energy supply that will be available in the long term.

Photovoltaics (IEK-5)

At the Institute for Energy and Climate Research (IEK-5) - Photovoltaics, novel materials as well as innovative device architectures for sustainable photovoltaics based on thin films are being researched.

Nuclear Waste Management (IEK-6)

Addressing safety aspects regarding the management and final disposal of nuclear waste, using advanced experimental and computational infrastructures.

Stratosphere (IEK-7)

IEK-7 conducts research on the chemistry, dynamics and microphysics of the stratosphere and the tropopause region, and on the role these atmospheric layers play in the climate system.

Troposphere (IEK-8)

The Institute IEK-8 explores the chemistry of the troposphere, performs global observations, and simulates atmospheric chemistry and transport processes by numerical models.

Fundamental Electrochemistry (IEK-9)

Im Institut für Energie- und Klimaforschung – Grundlagen der Elektrochemie (IEK-9) forschen wir zu hochaktuellen Themen rund um die Energiewende und den Strukturwandel.

Energy Systems Engineering (IEK-10)

IEK-10 develops models and algorithms for the simulation, optimization and control of energy systems, which are characterized by a high spatial and temporal variability of energy supply and demand, an increasing degree of intersectoral dependencies as well as an increasing digitalization.

Helmholtz Institute Erlangen-Nürnberg for Renewable Energy

The Helmholtz Institute Erlangen-Nürnberg for Renewable Energy (HI ERN) investigates and develops material- and process-based solutions for a climate-neutral, sustainable, and cost-effective utilization of renewable energies.

Systems Analysis and Technology Evaluation (IEK-STE)

IEK-STE investigates the long-term characteristics of energy systems and the consequences of energy transition in the context of transformation and innovation.

Helmholtz Institute Münster (IEK-12 / HI MS)

The international and interdisciplinary team of HI MS explores new battery technologies based on innovative electrolytes.

Theory and Computation of Energy Materials (IEK-13)

One of the biggest challenges for the global community is the transition of the current energy system towards sustainable and highly efficient technologies for energy conversion and storage, like fuel cells, electrolysis cells (for water splitting and CO2 reduction), and batteries.

Electrochemical Process Engineering (IEK-14)