Grids
With the energy transition, electricity grids are facing their biggest challenge yet. The increasing energy demand resulting from sector coupling and the integration of renewable energies is fundamentally changing how grid operators fulfill their supply tasks.
By integrating electromobility and heat pumps into the lower voltage levels, new loads are being added to the grid, whose power consumption significantly exceeds that of traditional household consumers. Simultaneously, the expansion of PV systems is incorporating high-performance systems into the grid on the generation side. The speed required for the success of the energy transition surpasses the rate at which the grids can be expanded.
Moreover, numerous constraints must be addressed, such as ensuring system stability and minimizing inconvenience for end customers. Electricity grid operators must utilize innovative tools like advanced control technology and load management systems to solve this optimization task. A future-proof metering and control infrastructure will include smart meters and secure communication networks. The digitalization of electricity grids, along with innovative tools and technologies, is paving the way for the transformation of the energy system. Additionally, the heating infrastructure will undergo significant changes.
The gas infrastructure requires significant adjustments, such as modifications for the transportation of hydrogen, to contribute to the future energy system. Local and district heating networks are also becoming increasingly important for providing sustainable heat.
By combining the latest research findings with practical services, we can provide you with the best possible support on the path to transforming the energy system. Research creates knowledge, and knowledge informs practice.
Research questions on the topic of Grids
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How much physical grid infrastructure does the secure supply of energy require?Read More -
What tools are available to grid operators?Read More
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What does a viable future measurement and control infrastructure for the power grid look like?Read More -
What does a future-proof gas infrastructure look like, and which gases will flow through the pipelines in the future?Read More -
What role will district heating networks play in the future?Read More
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Read More11.2022 - 02.2024Municipal heating plan for Stuttgart: How can the city of Stuttgart become climate-neutral by 2035?
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Carbon Management
Capture, transport and storage of CO2 are essential to drive forward decarbonisation.
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Digitalization
Digitalization provides the foundation of a successful energy transition by enabling innovative solutions and new business models.
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Energy System and Markets
Price signals from energy markets play a crucial role in determining the course of the energy transition.
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Geodata Lab
Provides a variety of valuable resources and services required for projects and applications of the FfE.
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Heat
The inertia of the heating sector requires consequential action at an early stage.
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Hydrogen & SynFuels
More ambitious climate targets increase the importance of hydrogen and SynFuels.
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Industry
Dialogue and capacity building can reveal and unlock the potential for transformation in industrial companies.
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Mobility
With the technologies becoming available today, the transformation of the transportation sector could be realized sooner.
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Renewable Energies
Renewable energies form the foundation of a climate-neutral energy system.
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