Institute of Energy and Climate Research
Techno-economic Systems Analysis (IEK-3)
The main focus of the department is the development of energy system models for the analysis of the transformational processes taking place in the supply and use of energy in Germany and beyond, in accordance with the political framework. Another area of focus is the techno-economic evaluation of energy systems based on energy demand, greenhouse gas emissions and costs, as well as consideration of the tailor-made integration of the national energy system into European and global supply networks. In addition, the analysis and evaluation of resource availability under the changing boundary conditions of future energy systems is being undertaken. The main goal is the provision of actionable knowledge for energy transformation for decision-makers in politics and business. The research work is carried out in close cooperation with the new Institute for Electrochemical Process Engineering (IEK-14).
Our interdisciplinary team of scientists performs energy-related process and systems analyses for the purposes of planning and consultation. Current priorities include the development of energy strategies in order to meet the German Federal Government’s greenhouse gas reduction targets, designing infrastructures for a sustainable and secure energy supply (e.g., via power-to-gas, power-to-fuel, biomass-to-liquid) and the conducting of cost analyses for the implementation and operation of new technologies for future energy markets.
