German Aerospace Center (DLR)

Institute of Maritime Energy Systems

Die Windkraft ist schon jetzt die zweitwichtigste Energiequelle in Deutschland. Sie leistet den größten Beitrag zur Stromerzeugung aus erneuerbaren Ressourcen. Bereits ein Viertel des Stroms stammte im Jahr 2022 aus Windenergie. Aktuell beträgt die Gesamtleistung der Windenergieanlagen an Land knapp 60 Gigawatt. Bis Ende 2030 soll diese Leistung auf 115 Gigawatt steigen, also fast verdoppelt werden.

DLR's Modular Research Vessel for an emission-free maritime future

The DLR research vessel currently under construction is the crystallisation point on which all technological developments suitable for a maritime application are focused. Our research vessel allows for the continuous integration of necessary and non-exclusive systems to develop safe and economic technological solutions for ...

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The DLR Research Vessel

Animation: Future DLR research vessel
The new DLR research vessel is currently being built. It will serve as a floating laboratory to test and further develop climate-friendly propulsion systems, for example based on hydrogen and batteries. The ship is 48 metres long and eleven metres wide and will carry a maximum of 20 people for test trips lasting one to several days, primarily on the North Sea and Baltic Sea. Once completed, the ship will have its home port in Kiel.

Animation: Future DLR research vessel

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Animation: Future DLR research vessel
The new DLR research vessel is currently being built. It will serve as a floating laboratory to test and further develop climate-friendly propulsion systems, for example based on hydrogen and batteries. The ship is 48 metres long and eleven metres wide and will carry a maximum of 20 people for test trips lasting one to several days, primarily on the North Sea and Baltic Sea. Once completed, the ship will have its home port in Kiel.

Departments of the institute

Maritime Research Facilities

Energy Converters and Systems

Energy Infrastructure

Ship Performance

Ship Integration

Ship Reliability

Virtual Ship

Career & Education

Vacancies at the institute

The Institute offers attractive job opportunities for both researchers and non-researchers, providing exciting and challenging work in an interdisciplinary and international environment. Whether you are interested in a scientific career or would like to contribute your skills in administration, communication or IT, the Institute has the right position for you.

Information for students

We are open to all kinds of student research projects, bachelor's and master's theses in the field of maritime energy systems. Current calls for Master's thesis topics are listed on this page.