Climate-Neutral Cities, Urban Districts and On-Site Systems

In the cities, districts and on-site systems Research Topic, we support municipal players in the development and implementation of sustainable energy systems using innovative technologies and system solutions. We design sustainable energy systems as part of comprehensive strategies, develop target scenarios and transformation master plans, develop and support implementation projects and measure implementation progress. We are a strong and competent partner in the transformation of municipal energy systems. 

Cities and municipalities as well as energy supply companies are important innovators in the development of a sustainable way of life. At the same time, they face many challenges today, such as air pollution, traffic jams and a shortage of parking spaces, an often outdated infrastructure, extreme weather events due to climate change or heat islands due to high levels of sealing. 

Holistic solutions are therefore needed to tackle these problems. Energy systems must be planned across sectors, potentials must be efficiently identified and utilized, and citizens and other stakeholders must be involved in the transformation of the energy system. Concepts such as energy communities and energy management systems help to generate and distribute energy efficiently and locally so that neighborhoods and cities can be integrated into the overarching energy system in a way that benefits the system. In all these areas, we are active in research projects, but also support those involved in cities and municipalities as well as companies directly in the planning, implementation and operation of future energy systems.