Head of Group Energy Systems and Energy Economics, Department Energy System Analysis
| 2019 | Head of Group Energy Systems and Energy Economics, Department Energy System Analysis |
| 2015-2018 | Head of Team “Energy Systems and Markets” at Fraunhofer ISE |
| 2015 | Dissertation at University of Dresden (Chair of Energy Economics): Renewable energy in North Africa: Modeling of future electricity scenarios and the impact on manufacturing and employment |
| 2009 | Researcher at Fraunhofer ISE |
| 2009 | Diploma in Business Engineering (Dipl. Wi.-Ing. (Diplom-Wirtschaftsingenieur)) at University of Karlsruhe |
| 2008 | Junior Researcher at Fraunhofer Institute for Systems and Innovation Research ISI, Karlsruhe |
| IEK | Development of an Integrated Energy Concept for 2050 |
| LCOE study |
Levelized Cost of Electricity – Renewable Energy Technologies |
| Sozio-E2S | Influence of Socio-Cultural Factors on Transformation Paths of Germany’s Energy System |
| WARO | WeatherAggReOpt |
| WB CSP KIP | Technical assistance for CSP plants in MENA region |
| MAPSEN | Methoden und Analysen für die Auswirkung von dezentralen Prosumer- und Speichergeschäftsmodellen auf Erzeugung und Netz im deutschen Stromsystem |
| Kopernikus ENAVI | Systemintegration und Vernetzung der Energieversorgung (Leitung AP8 Sektorkopplung) |
| Year | Title/Author | Document Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 7 Empfehlungen zum Gelingen der Energiewende
Ragwitz, Mario; Henning, Hans-Martin; Billerbeck, Anna; Bracke, Rolf; Bradke, Harald; Fleiter, Tobias; Gerhardt, Norman; Held, Anne; Herkel, Sebastian; Kost, Christoph; Krail, Michael; Pfluger, Benjamin; Plötz, Patrick; Rehfeldt, Matthias; Rohrig, Kurt; Walz, Rainer; Welisch, Marijke; Winkler, Jenny | Report |
| 2021 | Effect of the Foresight Horizon on Computation Time and Results using a Regional Energy Systems Optimization Model
Thomsen, J.; Saad Hussein, N.; Dolderer, A.; Kost, C. | Journal Article |
| 2021 | Maßnahmen und Instrumente für eine ambitionierte, klimafreundliche und sozialverträgliche Wärmewende im Gebäudesektor. Tl.1: Analyse der Herausforderungen und Instrumente im Gebäudesektor: Ariadne-Hintergrund
Berneiser, J.; Burkhardt, A.; Henger, R.; Köhler, B.; Meyer, R.; Sommer, S.; Yilmaz, Y.; Kost, C.; Herkel, S. | Report |
| 2021 | Metastudie Wasserstoff - Auswertung von Energiesystemstudien: Studie im Auftrag des Nationalen Wasserstoffrats
Wietschel, Martin; Zheng, Lin; Arens, Marlene; Hebling, Christopher; Ranzmeyer, Ombeni; Schaadt, Achim; Hank, Christoph; Sternberg, André; Herkel, Sebastian; Kost, Christoph; Ragwitz, Mario; Herrmann, Ulrike; Pfluger, Benjamin | Study |
| 2021 | An MILP Model for Evaluating the Optimal Operation and Flexibility Potential of End-Users
Wanapinit, N.; Thomsen, J.; Kost, C.; Weidlich, A. | Journal Article |
| 2021 | Modeling of Persistence, Non-acceptance and Sufficiency in Long-term Energy Scenarios for Germany
Kost, C.; Brandes, J.; Senkpiel, C.; Sterchele, P.; Wrede, D.; Henning, H.-M. | Journal Article |
| 2021 | Photovoltaikzubau in Deutschland in Zahlen - Auswertung des Markstammdatenregisters und der EEG-Anlagenstammdaten
Peper, D.; Längle, S.; Kost, C. | Report |
| 2021 | Stromgestehungskosten Erneuerbare Energien: Juni 2021
Kost, C.; Shammugam, S.; Fluri, V.; Peper, D.; Davoodi Memar, A.; Schlegl, T. | Study |
| 2020 | Incentivizing demand-side management, chances and risks for medium-sized industries
Wanapinit, N.; Saad Hussein, N.; Kost, C. | Conference Paper |
| 2020 | Paths to a Climate-Neutral Energy System - The German Energy Transition in its Social Context
Sterchele, P.; Brandes, J.; Heilig, J.; Wrede, D.; Kost, C.; Schlegl, T.; Bett, A.; Henning, H.-M. | Study |
| 2020 | Die Rolle des Stromsystems in Transformationspfaden zur Klimaneutralität
Kost, C.; Brandes, J.; Haun, M.; Henning, H.-M. | Journal Article |
| 2020 | Wege zu einem klimaneutralen Energiesystem. Die deutsche Energiewende im Kontext gesellschaftlicher Verhaltensweisen
Sterchele, P.; Brandes, J.; Heilig, J.; Wrede, D.; Kost, C.; Schlegl, T.; Bett, A.; Henning, H.-M. | Study |
| 2020 | Wege zu einem Klimaneutralen Energiesystem. Die deutsche Energiewende im Kontext gesellschaftlicher Verhaltensweisen - Update für ein Co2-Reduktionziel von 65% in 2030 und 100% in 2050
Brandes, J.; Haun, M.; Senkpiel, C.; Kost, C.; Bett, A.W.; Henning, H.-M. | Study |
| 2020 | Wirtschaftlichkeit von zukunftsfähigen Geschäftsmodellen dezentraler Stromspeicher
Fluri, Verena; Kost, Christoph (Betreuer); Hohmeyer, Olav (Referent); Henning, Hans-Martin (Referent); Hartmann, Niklas (Betreuer) | Dissertation |
| 2019 | Abschlussbericht zum ENAVI-Schwerpunkt Wärmewende: Sektorkopplung, Nutzerintegration & flexible, intelligente Steuerung
Albert, Denise; Basinkevich, Katiryna; Bischler, Ruben; Brandes, Julian; Büermann, Sophia; Fidaschek, Stefan; Fleiter, Tobias; Gaschnig, Hannes; Germeshausen, Robert; Globisch, Joachim; Grosse, Benjamin; Heilig, Judith; Jahnke, Philipp; Kochems, Johannes; Kost, Christoph; Müller-Kirchenbauer, Joachim; Nitsch, Laura; Pfeiffer, Ricarda; Püttner, Andreas; Quitzow, Rainer; Rehfeldt, Matthias; Schick, Christoph; Selinger, Joschka; Sterchele, Philip; Vorwerk, Lukas; Westphal, Marten; Weyand, Steffi; Wolf, Patrick | Report |
| 2019 | Coal phase out, energy efficiency, and electricity imports: Key elements to realize the energy transformation
Kost, Christoph; Palzer, Andreas; Sterchele, Philip; Stephanos, Cyril; Hartmann, Niklas; Henning, Hans-Martin | Journal Article |
| 2019 | EU-Comparison of the Economic Viability of Prosumer PV Systems
Fluri, Verena; Niedermeier, Klarissa; Steffens, Henning; Wille-Haußmann, Bernhard; Kost, Christoph; Schlegl, Thomas; Shammugam, Shivenes | Conference Paper |
| 2019 | How can we Facilitate the Transition of the Energy System?
Kost, Christoph; Palzer, Andreas; Sterchele, Philip | Conference Paper |
| 2019 | Mit der Sektorkopplung zu einem integrierten Energiesystem: Mit erneuerbaren Energien fossile Energieträger in den Sektoren Verkehr, Wärme und Industrie verdrängen
Kost, C. | Journal Article |
| 2019 | The spatial dimension of the energy transition: European renewable energy sources - local resources and international exchange
Kost, C.; Längle, S. | Book Article |
| 2018 | Meta study on future cross-sectoral decarbonization target systems in comparison to current status of technologies: Discussion Paper
Jülch, V.; Senkpiel, C.; Kost, C.; Hartmann, N.; Schlegl, T. | Report |
| 2018 | Rechtliche Rahmenbedingungen für ein integriertes Energiekonzept 2050 und die Einbindung von EE-Kraftstoffen. Abschlussbericht (Kurzfassung)
Altrock, M.; Gayling-Westphal, B. von; Kliem, C.; Lehnert, W.; Mattern, S.; Mühe, S.; Ringwald, R.; Rühr, C.; Schmidt, S.; Wyl, C. de; Altmann, M.; Bünger, U.; Michalski, J.; Schmidt, P.; Weindorf, W.; Palzer, A.; Kost, C.; Sterchele, P.; Beckers, T.; Gizzi, F.; Schäfer-Stradowsky, S.; Wilms, S. | Study |
| 2018 | Stromgestehungskosten Erneuerbare Energien: März 2018
Kost, C.; Shammugam, S.; Jülch, V.; Nguyen, H.; Schlegl, T. | Study |
| 2017 | Electricity cost from renewable energy technologies in Egypt: December 2016
Saad Hussein, N.; Abo Kersh, M.; Kost, C.; Schlegl, T. | Study |
| 2017 | The role of CSP in the electricity system of South Africa - technical operation, grid constraints, market structure and economics: Paper presented at 22nd SolarPACES Conference, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 11-14 October 2016
Kost, C.; Friebertshäuser, C.; Hartmann, N.; Fluri, T.; Nitz, P. | Conference Paper |
| 2017 | "Sektorkopplung" - Untersuchungen und Überlegungen zur Entwicklung eines integrierten Energiesystems: November 2017, Analyse
Henning, H.-M.; Ausfelder, F.; Drake, F.; Erlach, B.; Fischedick, M.; Kost, C.; Münch, W.; Pittel, K.; Rehtanz, C.; Sauer, J.; Schätzler, K.; Stephanos, C.; Themann, M.; Umbach, E.; Wagemann, K.; Wagner, H.; Wagner, U. | Book |
| 2016 | Concept of Evaluating Chances and Risks of Grid Autarky: Presentation held at 13th International Conference on the European Energy Market (EEM), Porto, Portugal, 06.06.2016-09.06.2016
Senkpiel, C.; Shammugam, S.; Saad Hussein, N.; Hauser, W.; Biener, W.; Kreifels, N.; Kost, C. | Presentation |
| 2016 | Concept of evaluating chances and risks of grid autarky
Senkpiel, C.; Shammugam, S.; Biener, W.; Hussein, N.S.; Kost, C.; Kreifels, N.; Hauser, W. | Conference Paper |
| 2016 | Fraunhofer topics of the future "SUPERGRID". Supergrid - Approach for the integration of renewable energy in Europe and North Africa: SUPERGRID study
Platzer, Werner; Boie, Inga; Ragwitz, Mario; Kost, Christoph; Thoma, Jürgen; Vogel, Axel; Fluri, Thomas; Pfeiffer, Wulf; Burmeister, Frank; Tham, Nils; Pudlik, Martin; Bohn, Sven; Agsten, Michael; Bretschneider, Peter; Westermann, Dirk; Kranzer, Dirk; Schlegl, Thomas | Report |
| 2016 | Fraunhofer Zukunftsthemen "SUPERGRID". Supergrid - Ansatz für die Integration von Erneuerbaren Energien in Europa und Nordafrika: Studie SUPERGRID
Platzer, Werner; Boie, Inga; Ragwitz, Mario; Kost, Christoph; Thoma, Jürgen; Vogel, Axel; Fluri, Thomas; Pfeiffer, Wulf; Burmeister, Frank; Tham, Nils; Pudlik, Martin; Bohn, Sven; Agsten, Michael; Bretschneider, Peter; Westermann, Dirk; Kranzer, Dirk; Schlegl, Thomas | Report |
| 2016 | Opportunities and challenges of high renewable energy deployment and electricity exchange for North Africa and Europe - scenarios for power sector and transmission infrastructure in 2030 and 2050
Boie, Inga; Kost, Christoph; Bohn, Sven; Agsten, Michael; Bretschneider, Peter; Snigovyi, Oleksandr; Pudlik, Martin; Ragwitz, Mario; Schlegl, Thomas; Westermann, Dirk | Journal Article |
| 2016 | Solar energy in the electricity system of South Africa - linking a detailed technology modelling with a large-scale energy system model
Kost, C.; Friebertshäuser, C.; Hartmann, N.; Fluri, T. | Conference Paper |
| 2016 | Towards an energy system in Europe based on renewables - model based analysis of Greece and Germany by coupling a European wide demand and supply model (PRIMES) with a regional and temporal high resolution bottom-up investment and unit-commitment model (RESlion): RESDEGREE, Final Report
Kost, C.; Hartmann, N.; Senkpiel, C.; Schlegl, T.; Zampara, M.; Capros, P. | Report |
| 2015 | Estimating energy system costs of sectoral RES and EE targets in the context of energy and climate targets for 2030: Report
Held, Anne; Ragwitz, Mario; Eichhammer, Wolfgang; Sensfuß, Frank; Pudlik, Martin; Pfluger, Benjamin; Resch, Gustav; Olmos, Luis; Ramos, Andrés; Rivier, Michel; Kost, Christoph; Senkpiel, Charlotte; Peter, Frank; Veum, Karina; Slobbe, Johann; Joode, Jeroen de | Report |
| 2015 | Model based analysis of the EU power system based on RES - a case study for Greece and Germany
Capros, P.; Zampara, M.; Tasios, N.; Papadopoulos, D.; Kost, C.; Hartmann, N.; Senkpiel, C.; Schlegl, T. | Conference Paper |
| 2015 | Renewable energy expansion and interaction in Europe: High resolution of RES potentials in energy system modeling
Kost, C.; Junne, T.; Senkpiel, C.; Hartmann, N.; Schlegl, T.; Zampara, M.; Capros, P. | Conference Paper |
| 2015 | Renewable energy in North Africa: Modeling of future electricity scenarios and the impact on manufacturing and employment
Kost, Christoph Philipp; Möst, Dominik; Günther, E. | Dissertation |
| 2014 | Levelized Cost of Electricity: PV and CPV in Comparison to Other Technologies
Kost, C.; Mayer, J., N.; Thomson, J.; Hartmann, N.; Senkpiel, C.; Philipps, S.P.; Nold, S.; Lude, S.; Saad, N.; Schmidt, J.; Schlegl, T. | Conference Paper |
| 2014 | Ökostrom wird immer günstiger: Analyse der Stromgestehungskosten
Kost, C., | Journal Article |
| 2014 | Technology Modelling of a PV-Hybrid Renewable Energy Power Plant - Case Study on Industrial Companies in Germany
Kost, C.; Eikenberg, L.; Thomson, J.; Schlegel, T. | Conference Paper |
| 2013 | Ausbaustrategien für erneuerbare Energien in Nordafrika: Fraunhofer Zukunftsthemen SUPERGRID. Meilenstein 1.1
Boie, Inga; Kost, Christoph; Pudlik, Martin; Ragwitz, Mario; Schlegl, Thomas; Sensfuß, Frank; Mende, Florian | Book |
| 2013 | Concentrating solar power plant investment and operation decisions under different price and support mechanisms
Kost, C.; Flath, C.M.; Möst, D. | Journal Article |
| 2013 | Levelized cost of electricity - renewable energy technologies: November 2013
Kost, C.; Mayer, J.N.; Thomsen, J.; Hartmann, N.; Senkpiel, C.; Philipps, S.; Nold, S.; Lude, S.; Saad, N.; Schlegl, T. | Study |
| 2013 | Stromgestehungskosten Erneuerbare Energien: November 2013
Kost, C.; Mayer, J.N.; Thomsen, J.; Hartmann, N.; Senkpiel, C.; Philipps, S.; Nold, S.; Lude, S.; Schlegl, T. | Study |
| 2013 | "SuperGrid" - Das europäisch-nordafrikanische HGÜ-Overlay-Netz der Zukunft
Bohn, Sven; Boie, Inga; Kost, Christoph; Agsten, Michael; Westermann, Dirk | Conference Paper |
| 2012 | CSP Storage Design and Market Value in an Export Case
Kost, C.; Flath C.; Möst, D.; Fluri, T. | Conference Paper |
| 2012 | Developing Local Value Creation in an Emerging CSP Market: The Case of Morocco
Thomsen, J.; Kost, C.; Saad, N.; Schlegl, T. | Conference Paper |
| 2012 | Studie Stromgestehungskosten Erneuerbare Energien
Kost, C.; Schlegl, T.; Thomsen, J.; Nold, S.; Mayer, J. | Study |
| 2012 | Value generation of future CSP projects in North Africa
Kost, C.; Engelken, M.; Schlegl, T. | Journal Article |
| 2011 | Fruitful symbiosis: Why an export bundled with wind energy is the most feasible option for North African concentrated solar power
Kost, Christoph; Pfluger, Benjamin; Eichhammer, Wolfgang; Ragwitz, Mario | Journal Article |
| 2011 | Industry Strategies in New CSP Markets: North Africa
Kost, C.; Engelken, M.A.; Schlegl, T. | Conference Paper |
| 2011 | Middle East and North Africa Region assessment of the local manufacturing potential for concentrated solar power (CSP) projects
Gazzo, A.; Gousseland, P.; Verdier, J.; Kost, C.; Morin, G.; Engelken, M.; Schrof, J.; Nitz, P.; Selt, J.; Platzer, W.; Ragwitz, M.; Boie, I.; Hauptstock, D.; Eichhammer, W. | Report |
| 2010 | Studie Stromgestehungskosten Erneuerbare Energien
Kost, Christoph; Schlegl, Thomas | Study |
Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE