Energy Policy

Germany is facing the challenge of converting its electricity system to renewable energies. Far-reaching changes to the electricity market are necessary to make this transition a success. Researchers from the Kopernikus project Ariadne have identified 18 possible measures that can help to create a flexible and efficient electricity system. Researchers from the Fraunhofer Cluster of Excellence CINES are part of the consortium.

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Assessment of the technical feasibility and socio-economic aspects of the EU's REPowerEU target of producing, importing and transporting 20 million tons of clean hydrogen by 2030. Six MENA countries (»Middle East and North Africa«) are seen as key players for the realization of the REPowerEU import target.

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This study discusses the development and implementation of measures to ensure a transition to full decarbonization of the heating and cooling sector in buildings and industry by 2050.

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This policy brief analyzes the impact of the energy crisis on the transformation of the German energy system towards climate neutrality by 2045 and strategies for eliminating Germany's dependence on Russian natural gas imports.

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This scenario analysis models the policy instrument mix as of January 2022 regarding a climate-neutral industry.

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This paper analyzes and evaluates the policy measures in terms of climate targets at national and European level.

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Based on 14 theses on the digitalization of the energy system, the report derives recommendations for action and messages for policymakers. Key areas are data economy, sector coupling, system communication, digitalized grid operation and cyber security.

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This analysis provides an overview of the regulatory and policy instruments that can be used to achieve a certain regional distribution of renewable energies which is not only based on economic optimization, but also on social indicators.

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The strategy paper discusses the potential contribution of geothermal energy to a transformation process in the heating sector. One focus is on hydrothermal reservoirs.

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Experts from Fraunhofer CINES have identified key challenges and solutions with regard to the European and national climate protection targets for this legislative period.

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