Institute of Networked Energy Systems

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Urban and Residential Technologies

One important aspect related to the decentralisation of our energy systems is finding a way to ensure that heavily-urbanised regions continue to receive reliable energy supplies. Against the background of these issues, the Urban and Residential Technologies Department is working on developing and coupling new and innovative system-relevant individual technologies and components.

Energy Systems Technology

Decisions in the energy industry, in energy policy and in energy research have far-reaching and long-term consequences. Being proactive and using foresight means that opportunities offered by new technologies can be identified quickly, minimising any potential negative effects on the environment and society. This type of action is dependent on system analytical knowledge, which we provide across all sectors up to the global level and based on different methods.

Energy Systems Analysis

Our energy system is in a state of transition. Structures that were once based on central power plants and fossil fuels are increasingly being replaced by weather-dependent renewable energies and decentralised systems for more environmentally-friendly energy provision. By providing detailed background knowledge, the Energy Systems Analysis Department at the Institute of Networked Energy Systems pursues the goal of enabling optimum structures and controls for networked energy systems featuring a high proportion of renewable energies that are beneficial both economically and ecologically and are also accepted by society.

Fuel Cells

Fuel cells enable a particularly efficient provision of power and heat based on non-emitting energy sources. In order to make the technology more economically attractive, the DLR focuses on aspects of materials research for fuel cells and their system effects. With this work, fuel cell research at the Oldenburg-based DLR-site makes a major contribution to the further development of efficient and reliable systems for future energy supply. According to topical state, in future the Fuel Cells Department will be assigned organisationally to the DLR Institute of Engineering Thermodynamics.

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