Energy

En­er­gy re­search at DLR

At DLR, our energy research focuses on developing technological solutions for the affordable generation of renewable electricity, heat and fuels, for the efficient storage of energy and resilient networking and use of energy in industry, municipalities, neighbourhoods, buildings and across the entire transport sector. Our solutions support a resilient, competitive and climate-neutral energy supply, strengthening the German economy and society while supporting the defence capabilities of the Federal Republic of Germany.

Efficient - safe - climate-compatible

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Strategy and programme

Having access to affordable and readily available energy is a key foundation of highly developed economies. It is fundamentally important to Germany as an economic hub and underpins prosperity in society and a high quality of life. However, the energy supply faces significant challenges: it should be as independent and resilient, as affordable and competitive and as climate-neutral as possible – all at once. An energy supply that ticks all of these boxes can only be achieved if the energy system, local authorities and companies undergo their own targeted transformation.

Research infrastructure

The construction and operation of large-scale research facilities is a statutory task of the German Aerospace Center (DLR). The facilities, as well as the research aircraft and helicopters, enable DLR to carry out its research in aeronautics, space, energy, transport, security and digitalisation. The research infrastructure is used across institutes and programmes. National and international partners from research and industry can benefit from DLR's infrastructure and know-how.

Featured topic

Wind energy research

Wind power is already the second most important energy source in Germany. It makes the largest contribution to electricity generation from renewable resources.

Projects

DiRaWi-2 – Digital framework architecture for the construction of a virtual wind farm with commercial connectivity

NeoFuels – Research into climate-compatible fuels

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SOLHYKO – Solar Hydrogen and Hydrocarbon Production

JouleFlex – Joule/Brayton-cycle-based systems for flexible heating, cooling and electricity generation

News

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Multimedia

Graphic visualisation: Technology Platform for Power-to-Liquid Fuels
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Hydrogen-compatible and low-emission
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Test facility TESIS
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Institutes and facilities

DLR has been working on energy research and making important contributions to a sustainable energy system since the mid-1970s. Multidisciplinary teams with access to the unique test facilities and extensive computing capabilities of a major research institution are working on various key issues. DLR has adopted a nationally and sometimes internationally leading role in many of these areas.

Jobs and careers

Whether you are a sci­en­tist, en­gi­neer, tech­ni­cian or are look­ing to take up an ap­pren­tice­ship - DLR of­fers ex­cit­ing ca­reer op­por­tu­ni­ties for a wide range of tal­ents. Take a look at all our va­can­cies and find in­for­ma­tion about get­ting start­ed.