The topic of heat pumps is becoming a main focus of public interest. Thus, we have asked Dr. Marek Miara, expert for heat pump technology at Fraunhofer ISE, for an interview.
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
Marek Miara
Innovation 4E
3 Red Flags in the Clean Energy Transition calling for more Material Efficiency
The transformation of our energy system from a fossil fuel-based to renewable-based system is key to limiting global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. However, the massive and rapid expansion of renewable...
Estelle Gervais
How Sustainable is a PV Module? That Depends on its Design, Production and Recycling.
The claim that PV modules require more energy for their production than they can ever generate has been disproved by science a while ago. With energy payback times (EPBT) of a few months or years depending on...
Sina Herceg