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Energy & Mobility

Shaping future energy & mobility systems, seizing opportunities strategically.

The top priority of the energy transition is to reach the climate goals. At the same time, the power supply must be guaranteed. In Germany, this can only be achieved through increased energy efficiency and the further expansion of renewable energies.

So where do renewable energy sources have the greatest potential? How do political instruments and new technologies affect demand, emissions and prices? How do we meet the rising demand for passenger and freight transport in a sustainable way? Which promising business models are emerging?

To address these questions, we provide a sound basis for decision-making – with our strategic competence and expertise in the areas of Energy Scenarios & Sector Coupling, Power & Renewable Energy, the Heat Market, Energy Efficiency & Services, Power & Gas Distribution as well as Mobility & Transport.

 

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Energy Scenarios & Sector Coupling


The energy system is undergoing rapid and major restructuring. Energy system scenarios examine its various possible development paths.

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Power & Renewable Energy


Expanding renewable energies is crucial to achieve the climate targets. The backbone of the energy system transformation: the electricity system.

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Heat Market


Energy transition in the heating market: sector coupling and district heating play a central role The climate goals affect the heating market in several ways.

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Energy Efficiency & Energy Services


Energy efficiency not only protects against crises and price risks – it also opens up numerous opportunities for innovative business models!

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Gas & Power Transmission


The energy transition increases the requirements for gas and electricity networks. Careful network planning limits network charges and ensures competitiveness.

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Mobility & Transport


Rising demand, environmental and climate objectives: A sustainable transport system requires more than the exchange of drive technologies.

Our work on this topic

Take a look at our latest projects and activities.

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DG REGIO – Evaluation of the European Green Deal

ongoing
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How effective has the EU cohesion policy been in driving green change in Europe? This and other questions are being investigated jointly with COWI, Milieu, and CSIL, on behalf of the European Commission (DG REGIO).

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Policy Paper MEPS: Minimum efficiency standards for existing buildings

2023
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Energy-efficient building renovation is an important part of achieving climate protection goals in the buildings sector. A brief summary of the role of MEPS within this context.

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11th Energy Transition Monitoring

2023
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Our data shows: As the expansion of renewable energies has been particularly paralysed, a lot still needs to happen in the coming years if Germany is to achieve its energy and climate goals.

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Regulation of third-party access to heating networks

2022
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The EU Commission wants to make third-party access to district heating networks mandatory. We assessed the consequences for Germany and the possible contribution to decarbonisation on behalf of the BMWK.

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Interview with the Neue Zürcher Zeitung

2022
 | News

Energy expert Dr Almut Kirchner talks to the Neue Zürcher Zeitung about the Swiss energy system.

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Evaluation and further development of the national Emissions Trading System (nETS)

2022
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On behalf of the Federal Environment Agency, we are developing suitable approaches for the impact assessment of the nETS together with the FÖS and the DIW.

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Impact of e-commerce on CO2 emissions and air pollution

2022
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We examined retail transport chains for the EU Commission. For the environment, long-distance transport to the EU and the “last mile” play a crucial role.

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The world negotiates on climate

2022
 | News

On Sunday, the 27th UN Climate Change Conference (COP27) begins. Various media sources have picked up on Prognos’ studies and expertise.

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Eleven measures to achieve 2030 climate target

2022
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Germany risks not hitting its 2030 climate objectives. The Forum Ökologisch-Soziale Marktwirtschaft proposes eleven measures. We assessed their impact on climate protection in the transport and building sectors.

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Close-up on heat pumps

2022
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Due to increased gas prices, heat pumps are significantly more economical than fossil fuel heaters for average renovated apartment buildings.

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