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Energy converters
A networked energy system that integrates the electricity, heat and transport sectors requires various energy converters. Using gas turbines, electricity can be obtained in a highly efficiently way from gaseous or liquid fuels.
Energy storage
The high proportion of fluctuating energy sources in a future energy system based heavily on renewable energies requires the comprehensive use of efficient technologies for storing energy. We are researching and developing both electrochemical storages for electricity ('batteries') as well as thermal and thermo-chemical storages for heat.
Solar energy
The conversion of solar radiation into usable energy plays an important role in environmentally-friendly and climate-compatible energy systems. Our research focuses on the development of components and systems for solar thermal power plants.
Energy systems analysis
Decisions made in the energy sector and energy policy generally have far-reaching and long-lasting consequences. Forward-looking analyses allow us to recognise the opportunities of new technologies at an early stage and to minimise the possible negative effects of our current actions on the environment and society.
Wind energy
'From wind to torque with the Smart Rotor' describes the focus in our wind energy research. DLR researchers are using their expertise, derived among others from DLR's extensive aeronautics research work, to produce more efficient, quieter and lighter wind power plants.
Energy system technologies
In an overall energy system, local elements as well as technical information and communication elements play an increasingly significant role. This is why the interaction of various spatial levels, the interplay of individual technologies, the adjustment of generation and demand, and increasing digitalisation are such central subjects of research.

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Infrastructure

Large-scale research facilities
DLR builds and operates large-scale research facilities that act as fundamental tools for achieving its goals as a research institution. The large-scale facilities portfolio is geared to DLR’s overall strategy in general and to the objectives of the various programme strategies in particular. DLR also makes its large-scale research facilities available to partners from industry and academia as part of its cooperative research activities. The portfolio currently comprises some 180 large-scale research facilities at 15 locations, including the polar regions.

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Sarina Keller

Head of Directorate Energy

German Aerospace Center (DLR)

Telephone: +49 2203 601-2256

Linder Höhe
51147 Köln

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Publications

40 years of DLR energy research

Facts / Energy

20,35,44,26

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Energy – Revenues 2020 (Data in million euro)
20,35,44,26

20

Combustion systems – Revenues 2020 (Data in million euro)
20,35,44,26

35

Solar and wind energy – Revenues 2020 (Data in million euro)
20,35,44,26

44

Energy storage – Revenues 2020 (Data in million euro)
20,35,44,26

26

Energy systems analysis – Revenues 2020 (Data in million euro)

Jobs / Energy

Scientific activities / projects

Development and application of a rapid-CFD capability based on the next-generation CFD code developed by Airbus, ONERA and DLR

Institute of Aerodynamics and Flow Technology, Goettingen

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