Studies & Projects

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Windrad und Kohlekraftwerk

Decarbonisation of raw materials industries in Germany

2022
 | Project

A study for the Bertelsmann Stiftung shows which climate policy measures can best support the switch to low-emission production processes.

Cluster collaboration between the EU and Africa

2023
 | Project

Cooperation between the EU and Africa, which has intensified since 2000, warrants increased momentum. Prognos examined trade flows between the EU and South Africa, Senegal, and Kenya as well as the potential for further cooperation through cluster organisations.

Strengthening trade relations with Ukraine

2023
 | Project

“Clusters meet Regions” – Prognos examined trade relations between EU member states and Ukraine as well as potential for further cooperation.

Begrüntes Haus

Cluster Collaboration Lab Lund

2023
 | Project

Innovative business models for the future – this was the focus of the second edition of the Cluster Collaboration Lab in Lund, Sweden. Prognos provided the input paper for this interactive workshop.

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.

2 Junge Studentin, die lernt und experimentelle Wind- und Sonnenlicht erneuerbare Energien in Ingenieurwesen.

Ecological transformation and the labour market in Schleswig-Holstein

ongoing
 | Project

How many specialists will Schleswig-Holstein need to implement its climate protection measures? What are the key professions necessary for successful implementation?

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).

Geschäftsfrau mit einem Tablet

Germany’s business model 2023

2023
 | Project

Why politicians and companies need to act consistently - and how they can do so. Joint study with BayernLB.

Flagge der Europäische Union die an Masten festgebunden sind

Follow-up study on smart specialisation strategies in the EU

2023
 | Project

We evaluated the 185 smart specialisation strategies of the EU regions together with CSIL: A quantitative study for the EU Commission.

Vater und seine Tochter in einem Supermarkt.

Inflation – extra burden and relief for family households

2022
 | Project

Calculations on inflation-related additional private household expenditure and the work of the Federal Government's relief package.

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.

LKWs stehen vor großer Lagerhalle

The effects of Chinese subsidies on Germany

2022
 | Project

Prognos examined the potential impact of Chinese subsidy practices on Germany in three core sectors of the German economy.

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.

Junger Mann mit VR-Brille

Innovation strategy for the Hamburg Metropolitan Region

2022
 | Project

Innovation is more and more frequently emerging across regions and industries. Together with IMP³ROVE, we developed a strategy for the Hamburg Metropolitan Region (MRH) including out-standing innovation projects.

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.

An einem Strand lieg viel Plastikmüll

Cost model for the disposal of single-use plastics

2022
 | Project

Manufacturers will have to pay the costs of collecting and disposing of single-use plastic products through a special levy. We developed a cost model for the Federal Environment Agency.

Zwei Personen mit Schutzhelmen schauen auf Frachtcontainer und tauschen sich aus.

Resilient supply chains in the EU

2022
 | Project

What are possible solutions when supply chains are disrupted due to external shocks? A survey conducted for the European Commission as part of the European Cluster Collaboration Platform provides answers.

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