How can we improve energy efficiency? How should we build the energy systems of the future? How do we bring together people who will make the difference?
And how can we strengthen international cooperation? Our projects design energy for tomorrow’s world.
Energy efficiency
The energy transition calls for innovation and a fresh mindset. Our current level of energy consumption must be halved as quickly as possible. And it is imperative to satisfy this demand using regenerative energy sources that protect our climate and environment. The energy transition will be more successful if we use electricity, heat and fuel efficiently.
Climate protection initiative gives a preview of the German edition of the Drawdown book with the 100 most effective climate protection measures and invites clever minds to participate
Tomorrow’s energy systems will have to overcome many and varied challenges. Production, distribution and consumption need to be linked intelligently in order to guarantee a constant supply of renewable energy.
Ecological and economic necessity to direct investments towards powerfuels, now / CO2-neutral production requires committed expansion of renewable energies and Direct Air Capture technologies
The expansion of renewable energy has already made significant progress in Germany, especially in the electricity sector. Now the focus now is increasingly on linking the energy systems. Knowledge and technology transfer on an international level is important here.
Ecological and economic necessity to direct investments towards powerfuels, now / CO2-neutral production requires committed expansion of renewable energies and Direct Air Capture technologies
The Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue is organised by invitation of the German Federal Government in collaboration with the German Renewable Energy Federation (BEE), the German Solar Association (BSW-Solar), the Deutsche Energie-Agentur (dena) – the German Energy Agency and eclareon.
Overview
Project term: 2015
Project objective: As a high-ranking conference, the Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue strengthens the international exchange of experience on the sustainable transformation of energy systems.
Project partners: the German Solar Association (BSW-Solar), Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi), German Renewable Energy Federation (BEE), eclareon GmbH
The goal of the Study is to make the expertise and requirements of the industry available to successfully design the second phase of the energy transition.
Overview
Project launch: February 2017
Project term: June 2018
Over 60 partners
Focus: Energy systems, buildings, transport, industry
dena is conducting research among a wide group of stakeholders into the need for integrated energy infrastructure planning that considers the whole system, and the added value it brings. The aim is to identify new processes that provide more space for innovation and system optimisation.
Overview
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Project objective: Further development of electricity grid planning into an integrated planning of energy infrastructure
Stakeholder process on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Economics and Energy (BMWi)
Stakeholder: Representatives from politics, business, science, society
Objective: Development of concrete collaborative projects for a sustainable supply of energy to serve as a role model for national approaches in a European context.
Funded by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy
During the second phase of the energy transition, digitalisation will increasingly demand from all participants systematic action outside of defined structures, as well as needs-based solutions. This can only work if the actors think and act within a cross-sectoral framework. This approach will help develop new business ideas and marketable products.
Overview
Project start: January 2016
The partner network currently comprises 29 companies and associations from the energy industry, building industry, IT and metrology, as well as technology manufacturers and consultants.
The aims of the platform: to bring together and network the key figures within a cross-sectoral framework; to provide expert support in the digitalisation of the energy world; to play a key role in shaping the terms of digitalisation; and to create awareness and acceptance in the general public.
EnerKI – Using artificial intelligence to optimise the energy system
The aim of the “EnerKI – Using artificial intelligence to optimise the energy system” project is to develop specific knowledge about the use of artificial intelligence in the energy system and make it available to businesses, experts and politicians.
Overview
Project start: January 2019
Project duration: 18 months
Supported by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy
China pledged to achieve carbon neutrality by 2060 and peak carbon emissions by 2030. This is an important step in the fight against climate change, and vital to the success of the global energy transition. With the Sino-German Energy Transition project (EnTrans), GIZ, dena and Agora Energiewende will support Chinese policy makers and think thanks in the implementation of a low-carbon energy transition and the integration of large shares of fluctuating renewables into the energy system.
Overview
Project start: January 2021
Project duration: 2 years
Goals: Exchanging knowledge for a successful energy transition in China
EU Heroes is a European partnership project that identifies obstacles to the development of municipal solar PV projects and develops solutions.
Overview
Project term: October 2017 – September 2020
Project objective: The advancement of innovative business models for municipal solar projects.
Project partners: Ministerie Van Economische Zaken, The Energy Saving Trust Ltd, Centre for Renewable Energy Sources and Saving Foundation, Polish Energy Conservation Agency, CREARA Consultores LS, Perspektyviniu Technologiju Taikomuju Tyrimu Institutas
FEBS – the specialist portal for energy-efficient construction and refurbishment
The FEBS specialist portal for energy-efficient construction and refurbishment offers a wide range of services for professionals in energy consulting, architecture, engineering and skilled trades who are active in the field of energy-efficient construction and refurbishment. At the request of the German Federal Office for Economic Affairs and Export Control (BAFA), dena is offering experts a complete package comprising web platform, publications and dialogue that aims to boost the quality of energy-efficient construction and refurbishment.
Overview
Project start: 2019
Objective: Strengthen the quality of energetic building and renovation
In focus: Professionals from energy consulting, architecture, engineering and trade
Integrated service center (telephone and email) for questions concerning EnEV, energy performance certificate and balancing
dena is represented as the German member in the European network of national energy agencies EnR (European Energy Network), and contributes experiences and expertise from Germany.
Overview
In 2016 dena held the presidency of EnR.
Network of 24 international energy agencies (as of 2018)
