Studies & Projects

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Gasleitung bei Sonnenaufgang, im Hintergrund ein Kraftwerk

Gas consumption in Germany’s production sectors

2023
 | Project

One potential building block: the Federal Network Agency commissioned Prognos to conduct a study that can support the necessary assessment in the case of gas shortages.

Bauarbeiter dämmen ein Haus

Background paper for a buildings strategy for climate neutrality

2023
 | Project

How can existing buildings become climate-neutral by 2045? On behalf of the BMWK, we devel-oped scenarios and develop measures.

Eine begrünte Dachfläche mit Solaranlagen

Overall impact of climate change, mitigation and adaptation on the German economy

ongoing
 | Project

For the first time, an expert report for the Federal Ministry of Economics will jointly assess the economic impact of climate change, mitigation and adaptation.

Windrad im Aufbau

DG REGIO – Evaluation of the European Green Deal

ongoing
 | Project

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).

Fassaden von sanierten und sanierungsbedürftigen Haeusern

Policy Paper MEPS: Minimum efficiency standards for existing buildings

2023
 | Project

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.

Ein Windrad steht auf einem flachen Feld

11th Energy Transition Monitoring

2023
 | Project

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.

Solaranlage für Fernwärme

Regulation of third-party access to heating networks

2022
 | Project

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.

Mann an einer Tanksäule

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

2022
 | Project

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.

Fingerzeig, um Stromzähler abzulesen

Electricity price forecast

2022
 | Project

How will the price of electricity develop over the next few years? A scenario calculation of wholesale electricity prices for the vbw.

Windkraftanlage und Feld von rotem Mohn. Windkraftanlage zur Stromerzeugung.

Climate-neutral electricity sector 2035

2022
 | Project

This analysis for Agora Energiewende shows how the transformation of the German electricity sector can succeed by 2035.

Wasserstoff-Tankstelle in der Stadt

International potential analysis of hydrogen technology for mobility solutions

2021
 | Project

Hydrogen is considered a future source of energy in the transport sector. Prognos determined the framework conditions for hydrogen technologies in important international markets.

Begrünte Gebäudefassade

Comparison of the "Big 5" climate neutrality scenarios

2022
 | Project

Transparency in the climate neutrality debate. A comparison of the "Big 5" climate neutrality scenarios.

Wärmepumpe vor einem Wohnhaus im Schnee

Decentralised heat supply in a climate-neutral Germany

2022
 | Project

What role does the heat pump play in a 100-percent renewable electricity system compared to hydrogen heating? An analysis for the Climate Neutrality Foundation.

Verkehr auf der Autobahn, im Hintergrund Windkraftanlagen

Target paths to meet the climate goals in transport

2021
 | Project

Which policy measures are required to achieve the 2030 climate targets for transport? Prognos answers these questions for environmental association, Transport & Environment, in “Target paths for transport.”

Wasserstofftanks sind im Vordergrund zu sehen. Im Hintergrund stehen drei Windräter und PV-Anlagen

Hydrogen: energy carrier of the future?

2021
 | Project

The journey towards climate neutrality is gaining momentum. Hydrogen is a key building block to achieving it.

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Das Matterhorn im Sonnenschein