With the help of technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI) and big data, buildings can be operated more efficiently and sustainably. Digital processes can also be used to...
E for Energy Utilization
Efficient energy utilization is a primary objective of the energy system transformation. On the way to a sustainable energy supply, this means not only efficient renewable energy conversion but also increasing the efficiency of existing system components. The focus here is on the energy consumption in buildings, since this accounts for about 40 percent of the final energy consumption in Germany.
Fraunhofer ISE develops technologies and components for efficient building envelopes and for the heating and cooling supply in buildings, including material development for heat transformation. We also focus on thermal storage and operation management and develop complete energy concepts for buildings.
Articles from the category energy utilization
Mona Mühlich
Lilli FrisonOne Year after the Nuclear Phase-Out in Germany: The Truth Behind the Myths.
On April 15, 2023 with the shutdown of Germany‘s last three nuclear power plants, the era of nuclear power came to an end. In the last year of operation, nuclear power accounted for only 1.5 percent of net public...
Bruno Burger
PVT – A Renewable Energy Technology with High Efficiency
Photovoltaic-thermal collectors, or PVT, are in vogue. Because they simultaneously produce electricity and heat, they are a suitable energy source for heat pumps. Also, a PVT collector achieves a significantly higher...
Korbinian Kramer