- Regional potential of PV, wind and biogas und the special role of the gas grid – common strategies for integrating renewable energy, commissioned by a grid operator, 2012
- Consequences of demographic change on regional energy demand in Germany, update of the projection of regional energy demand until 2030, commissioned by an energy supply company, 2012
- Solar technology cooperation in the context of the Clean Energy Ministerial process, commissioned by the German Federal Environment Ministry, work in progress
- Heat market analyses for different European countries by energy sources and sectors, commissioned by an energy supply company, 2012
- Scenario framework for the German Gas Grid Development Plan 2012, commissioned by the German gas transmission system operators, 2011
- Energy price scenarios for fuels and electricity until 2030, commissioned by various companies, 2005-2011
- Expert witness in licensing procedures for new power plants,
2005-2011 - Accompanying the fusion of the gas market areas GASPOOL and Aequamus, commissioned by GASPOOL Balancing Services GmbH, 2011
Leading role in organizing and administering the fusion process (including moderation and documention) of the companies GASPOOL Balancing Services GmbH and Aequamus GmbH with a total of about 70 meetings and 100 phone and web conferences - Market analyses for manufacturers of power plants, commissioned by investors regarding manufacturers of power plant components, 2009, 2010, 2011
- Analyses of the energy-strategic and regional economic effects of scenarios that have been studied in the context of the systematic advancement of the energy strategy of the State of Brandenburg, commissioned by the Brandenburg Ministry for Economics and European Affairs, 2011/2012
- Final electricity demand until 2016 – planning assumptions for the renewable feed-in apportionment, commissioned by the German transmissions system operators, 2011
- The importance of lignite in East Germany, commissioned by Vattenfall Europe AG in cooperation with MIBGRAG mbH, 2011
- Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) in rural areas, commissioned by PRIMAGAS GmbH, 2011
- Directions for the solar economy: PV roadmap 2020: commissioned by the German Solar Industry Association (Bundesverband Solarwirtschaft, BSW-Solar), 2010
- Analyses for a market entry strategy regarding renewable energies, commissioned by an energy supply company, 2010
- Final electricity demand until 2015 – planning assumptions for the mid-term forecast regarding renewable feed-in, commissioned by the German Transmissions System Operators, 2010
- Investments through the expansion of renewable energies in Germany, commissioned by the German Renewable Energy Federation (BEE), 2010
- Energy potential of the fermentation of municipal bio-waste at the district level, 2010
- A Renaissance of Nuclear Energy?, Analysis of the conditions regarding a worldwide expansion of nuclear energy according to the plans of the nuclear industry and various scenarios of the Nuclear Energy Agency of the OECD, commissioned by the Federal Office for Radiation Protection, Germany, 2009
- Energy demand scenarios for six European countries, commissioned by an energy supply company, 2009
- Solar Technology Action Plan, commissioned by the German Federal Environment Ministry, 2009-2011
- Projection of regional gas demand and gas grid capacities in Germany until 2030, commissioned by a gas network operator, 2009
- Consequences of tightened climate policy goals on the economic structure, growth and employment in Germany and the EU, commissioned by an energy supply company, 2009-
- Analysis of decentralised generation in Germany from 1995 to 2030, commissioned by an energy supply company, 2009
- Appraisal of power plant investment plans with respect to the energy policy goals of economic efficiency, environmental compatibility and supply security, 2004-2010
- Economic effects of integrating carbon capture and storage (CCS) into the power generation system, commissioned by an energy supply company, 2008/2009
- Consequences of demographic change on electricity, gas and water demand for Germany at the district level,
Forecast of regional energy demand until 2030, commissioned by a public utility, 2007
The demographic and economic development in Germany does not proceed homogeneously in all regions. Already today, regions vary with respect to their structure and energy demand by energy sources. In this project, energy demand was analysed and forecast for different regions until 2020. The bottom-up modelling of regional demand development was derived from forecasts about demography and economy in combination with Prognos‘ expertise regarding the development of specific energy demand in the sectors private households, commerce/services and industry.
- Potential for CO2 reduction through new construction of a power plant
commissioned by a public utility, 2007
In this project, we answered the question how much CO2 could be saved by building a new power plant at a specific location, depending on the kind of energy source used. This comparison considered not only the specific emissions of the new power plant, but also the effects induced by a substitution of existing power plant capacities. Given its electricity generation costs, the position of the new power plant in the current merit order of the German power plant fleet was analysed, and the future development was projected with our power plant model.
- Actual analysis for 2005 and heat market projections until 2020 for a major German city, commissioned by a public utility, 2007.
Starting from an evaluation of regional statistics and company data, we analysed the energy demand of a major German city, differentiated by energy sources and demand sectors. The obtained total demand by energy sources was further separated by means of energy-specific models. Important inputs encompassed statistical data regarding population, economy and demand, building stock, heating structure and structure of the local economy. The results of the actual analysis formed a sound basis for the subsequent projection. The advantage of this bottom-up approach is that the derivation of results can be traced by means of the underlying data, which was made transparent. - Availability of fossil and nuclear energy sources
Study on the long-term availability of fossil and nuclear fuels as an aspect of supply security, commissioned by a public utility, 2006
Planning long-term investments in power plants or grid infrastructure requires answering questions about, besides matters of financing, the availability and supply security of energy sources. In this project, we analysed the current status of knowledge for our client and appraised his investment project with respect to the future chances and risks of supply with energy sources. - Determination of potential for climatisation and cooling,
commissioned by a public utility, 2005
The climatisation of dwellings and office premises has increased in recent years. The same holds for cooling demand, especially in the area of commerce. Normally, cooling and climatisation is realised with electricity-driven aggregates, although systems running on district heating or waste heat are also available in the market. In this study, the national and regional status quo regarding cooling and climatisation was determined. Based on the data, we projected the development of cooling markets until the year 2030. Besides the total market, the study focussed on the market potential of heat-driven cooling engines for individual applications. - Energy Price Forecasts until 2040,
A public utility, 2007 - The future of district heating – Development, appraisal of different options for generation
A municipal utility, 2007 - Medium-range forecast of electricity prices base/peak and primary energy prices for power generation,
A power plant operator, 2007 - Coastal location vs. inland
An economic comparison of cost, security of supply and environmental impact of power plant locations, Electrabel Deutschland GmbH, 2006 - International comparison of network tariffs in trans-regional gas grids,
Several gas companies, 2005 - Experience with horizontal integration of municipal utilities in Germany,
A municipal utility, 2006 - Scenarios of electricity and gas demand until 2030,
A regional gas utility, 2006 - Appraisal of alternatives for power generation,
A municipal utility, 2006 - Combined heat and power in Austria,
Energie-Control GmbH Wien, 2005
