Article from the topic in focus: DLR contributions to Germany's High-Tech Agenda
Energy
Visualisation of the Power-to-Liquid Fuels Technology Platform (TPP)
With the Power-to-Liquid Fuels Technology Platform (TPP), DLR is developing and testing large-scale processes for the efficient, industrial production of electricity-based fuels to accelerate their market ramp-up and improve climate compatibility, particularly in air transport.
To ensure a secure, economical and sustainable energy supply that benefits society and the economy, the German Aerospace Center (Deutsche Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt; DLR) is developing concepts for the efficient generation of renewable electricity, heat and fuels for energy storage and conversion, and for optimising energy grids for a resilient and competitive energy supply. DLR's energy research applies and advances key technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum simulation.
The aim of DLR's energy research is to identify and develop scientific and technological breakthroughs for industry, public authorities and utilities, and to provide them as proven technologies and validated concepts for transforming the energy system. DLR research and development activities are therefore focused on consumers' requirements arising from energy policy and industrial operations. These centre around practical applications, for example the design and production of synthetic fuels and the development of high-temperature heat pumps for defossilising industrial processes. Through this work, DLR energy research is making a significant contribution towards the implementation of Germany's High-Tech Agenda.
