Areas of Business and Competences

For the successful change of our supply system, research and development in the area of renewable energy sources like sun, wind, biomass and hydropower are essential. Learn more about our broad range of products and services.

Fluctuating renewable energy source are a challenge for the future energy supply. The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft is researching storage solutions which enable the reliable provision of energy.

To ensure security of supply, a modern and reliable infrastructure is essential. In the areas of grid planning, grid technology, grid operation and management, the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft offers solutions for the supply of power and gas as well as possibilities to communicate.

Almost 40% of energy consumption in Germany is caused by the building sector. By taking a holistic view - from plant engineering and buildings to embedding in districts - potential savings can be realized for the energy transition.

Digitization is fundamentally changing the entire energy system - from generation, grids, trading and sales to consumption and production. The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft supports its customers in taking advantage of these opportunities and developing new business models.

Achieving energy and climate policy goals requires a fundamental transformation of the energy system. The comprehensive know-how of the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft institutes in the energy sector enables us to offer optimal solutions at system level.

Efficient use of existing resources and the development of innovative solutions in the field of efficiency technologies can be the only way to achieve the goal of an economical, environmentally compatible, secure and socially accepted energy supply.

To achieve the goal of an economical, environmentally friendly, safe and socially acceptable energy supply, the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft is also a competent partner in the field of water-energy-food nexus.