Heat

The future heat supply in Germany faces several challenges, including the demand-oriented supply of buildings with heating and cooling, the integration of renewable energies, efficient municipal heating planning, the design of sustainable heating networks, and the flexibility of the thermal energy supply. Addressing these issues requires an interdisciplinary approach and cooperation between research, industry, and politics to develop effective strategies for overcoming the challenges of the future heat supply.

We offer innovative solutions and scientifically sound recommendations for a sustainable heat transition. We support you through the FfE’s approach and these customized services:

  • Municipal heat planning and transformation plans
  • Conducting scientific studies for the heat transition
  • Heat networks
  • Energy utilization plans and integrated climate protection concepts

With FfE’s approach of combining the latest research findings with services, we can provide you with the best possible support on the path to transforming your company. Research creates knowledge, and knowledge informs practice.

Research questions on the topic of Heat

  • How is the consumption of heating and cooling in buildings currently developing?
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  • How will we heat in the future?
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  • How and with whom can efficient municipal heat planning be achieved?
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  • How and where can sustainable, future-ready heating networks be designed?
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  • How flexible is the heat supply?
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More Projects on Topic (9)

  • 11.2023 - 04.2024
    Heat pumps along watercourses - analysis of the theoretical potential in Bavaria
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  • 11.2022 - 02.2024
    Municipal heating plan for Stuttgart: How can the city of Stuttgart become climate-neutral by 2035?
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  • 11.2023 - 10.2026
    WARAN - Integration and grid-serving usage of heat
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  • 09.2022 - 12.2022
    Sustainability of woody biomass
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  • 06.2022 - 04.2022
    Municipal heat plan for the city of Augsburg – a cooperation of municipality, municipal utility and the FfE
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