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Energy Systems Analysis at the Stuttgart site

Head:  PD Dr. Patrick Jochem

Secretary: Tatiana Borovleva

Energy Systems Analysis at the Stuttgart site develops and applies methods and tools that have been specifically designed to address the issues and research questions intrinsic to systems analysis and technology assessment in the field of energy supply. Knowledge is also made available that can be used by decision-makers from science, industry and politics as guidance for developing long-term research priorities and in formulating the framework conditions for energy, environmental and research policy.

The work combines top-down energy industry analyses of the overall energy system at the regional, national and European levels with technology-oriented bottom-up studies in relevant sub-areas, such as life cycle assessments, as well as analyses of potential and cost-effectiveness. This area of operation is complemented by conceptual work on sustainability issues, technical learning and market launches of new technologies.

Energy Systems Analysis activities at the Stuttgart site focus on the following research areas:

• The development of concepts for sustainable energy supply based on scenario analyses
• Technical, economic and ecological application analyses and research-accompanying systems analyses for individual technology lines
• Determination of appropriate strategies for market launches of new technologies and structures in the energy sector
• Methodical advancement of system analytical instruments, particularly with respect to the characteristics of renewable energy sources and decentralised supply structures