The challenge: Climate-friendly and energy-efficient building and refurbishment has not been in demand enough so far among the population, neither in detached houses or big residential buildings, nor
More efficiency through networking The challenge was as follows: In its decisions formulated in 2010/2011, the German federal government set out ambitious targets for increasing energy efficiency and
the challenge was as follows: In Germany, we have the energy transition; in France it is the "transition énergétique pour la croissance verte": Both countries are currently redesigning their national
Efficiency through competition The challenge was as follows: Every second company in Germany invests in energy efficiency, and it has become an important factor in economic efficiency and innovation g
Scientific and organisational support for the Energy Efficiency Platform Germany has set itself ambitious energy efficiency targets. By 2020, German primary energy consumption is to be reduced by at l
Preparing the way for a sustainable energy system. Our long-term energy supply must be secure, affordable and environmentally compatible. This joint national and European energy and climate policy goa
Giant storage facilities with potential The challenge was as follows: As multifunctional power stations, pumped-storage facilities are a crucial mainstay of the energy transition. At present, they are
When conversion pays off The challenge was as follows: Power to gas – i.e. the conversion of electricity into gas for further use or long-term storage — is one of the most promising technologies for t
Study on LNG in road freight transport The challenge was as follows: Liquefied natural gas (LNG) plays an important role for achieving the federal government's energy and climate policy goals. However
Prepared for digitalisation The challenge was as follows: Digitalisation is bringing fundamental changes to structures and actors within the world of energy. It offers immense opportunities that canno
