Pathways for transforming the german energy system by 2050. Recent facts about photovoltaics in germany fraunhofer. The annual turnover as of 31 december 2018 was eur 9. Germany reached a new record in export surplus of 31. Fraunhofer center for energy innovation fraunhofer ikts. As of 1 july 2012, fraunhofer umsicht is represented in the metropolitan region nuremberg by the fraunhofer umsicht branch sulzbachrosenberg.
Renewable sources delivered about 38% of the total net power consumption in 2017 in germany. Fraunhofer is europes largest applicationoriented research organization. Pv covered about 7% of germanys electricity demand in 2017. Fraunhofer institute for environmental, safety and energy technology umsicht, institute branch sulzbachrosenberg. Up to now our economy has been driven and our homes made comfortable by oil, coal and gas. Fraunhofer iws is going to present novel coating solutions at the tradeshow emo hannover 2017 lasagni awarded with materials science and technology prize 2017 superefficient highperformance laser coated hydraulic cylinder rods. Recent facts about photovoltaics in germany, fraunhofer ise, download from. We contribution to a sustainable energy and raw material supply through businessoriented innovations and research in energy and plant technology, biological process engineering and recycling management.
As part of the cluster of competence for battery materials excellbattmat funded by the federal ministry of. Here please find data about fraunhofer ise and renewable energy. Fraunhofer isi now conducts research in 6 competence centers with a total of 23 business units. Fraunhofer item division of pharmaceutical biotechnology inhoffenstr. Germanys energy consumption and power mix in charts. Renewables produced 77% of germanys electricity on easter. Read more about facts and figures of fraunhofers isc last year. Fraunhofer institute umsicht in sulzbachrosenberg germany is a pioneer of the energy and raw material revolution. A reliable supply of energy, its efficient storage and sustainable use are key challenges for our presentday generation and those to come. The governments annual expansion goal to firmly establish solar power as a main pillar of germanys energy system is 2. By driving technology ideas and anticipating and inspiring the technologies and applications of tomorrow, we are playing a major role in maintaining germanys technological leadership. The institutes researchers, engineers and technicians develop solutions to address modern testing applications including feasibility studies, consulting, training and inspection. The fraunhofer iee wind energy report germany describes the development of wind energy in germany based on numerous stats and figures.
The fraunhofer institute for systems and innovation research fraunhofer isi is part of the fraunhofer society for the promotion of applied research e. It was preceded in 2007 by an evaluation performed in collaboration with the iwr of the 4th energy research program for the renewable energy sector conducted by the german federal ministry. Germanys energy consumption and power mix in charts clean. Power generation from renewable energy in germany assessment of 2016 pdf 0. Excellent researchers at the fraunhofer institute for solar energy systems ise and albertludwigsuniversity of freiburg provide courses based on the latest scientific and technological knowledge. Recent facts about photovoltaics in germany fraunhofer ise. Energy in germany is sourced predominantly by fossil fuels, followed by wind, nuclear power, solar, biomass wood and biofuels and hydro the german economy is large and developed, ranking fourth in the world by gdp.
In 2018, wind, solar, biomass, hydro and geothermal energy reached a market share of 37. Domestic biomass will contribute substantially to the energy supply in germany. Despite this fact, the development of solar energy utilization was limited till. Each fraunhofer research center is partnered with a research university in the u. Pv covered about 7 % of germanys electricity demand in 2015. The leo project combines competencies such as fine line metallization, reeltoreel processing and thinchip integration in foils and aims for making classic processes in printed circuit board manufacturing more costeffective as well as environmentally friendly and resourcesaving in the long term. Much of the clean energy was attributable to wind power, accounting for some 34. January, 2020 the fraunhofer gesellschaft, headquartered in germany, is the worlds leading applied research organization. It can be used for events by fraunhofer institutes and neighboring institutes on campus, as well as by other scientific institutions. It can cover up to 26 % of the need for heat, electricity and fuels in 2050. Participate in 6 different certificate programms in solar energy engineering. The fraunhofer energy alliance is the portal to the research program and service offer of the fraunhofergesellschaft in the fields of energy technology and energy industry. The mission of the fraunhofer center for energy innovation cei at the university of connecticut is to develop advanced technologies related to energy storage, fuel cells, instream hydro, power management and.
In germany, the energy system is being switched to renewable sources. Germany will generate electricity at a lower cost than newly in stalled hard coal or. Roughly 50 percent of the european unions final energy consumption is needed to supply heating and cooling. In the umbrella concept research fab battery, german scientists want to develop novel batteries that are capable of storing at least 70 percent more energy for electric vehicles and smartphones than conventional lithiumion solutions while maintaining the same volume. Additionally, the report provides insights into the present situation of wind energy use worldwide and gives relevant background information to the latest issues in the wind energy sector. Fraunhofer institute for systems and innovation research isi. As an institute of the fraunhofergesellschaft we are part of the largest applied research organization in europe. Key facts about the energy transition in germany betd 2019. The fraunhofer institute for solar energy systems ise or fraunhofer ise is an institute of the fraunhofer gesellschaft. This is a huge opportunity for the modernization of germanys economy. This factsheet provides a range of charts and data links about the status of germanys energy mix, as well as developments in energy and power production and usage since 1990. Fraunhofer conference center the conference center is ideal for events with up to 200 participants and is available for conferences, workshops and network meetings. Fraunhofer izfp offers its customers and research partners the entire range of nondestructive testing technologies, whether it involves basic or applied research.
The previous record was set in may 2018 when renewables accounted for 48. Additionally, the report provides insights into the present situation of wind energy use worldwide and gives relevant background information. Germany is sixth in global energy consumption between 2004 and 2007. The intention of the photovoltaics report is to provide uptodate information on the pv market and on efficiencies of solar cells, modules and systems. Pv supplied more than 3 % of germanys electricity demand in 2011. Renewable sources delivered about 33% of the total net power consumption in 2015 in germany. We contribution to a sustainable energy and raw material supply through businessoriented innovations and research in energy and plant tec.
Power generation from renewable energy in germany assessment of 2015 pdf 0. The subject area of sustainable energy and raw materials management is the focus of our work. This compilation of current facts, figures and findings is regularly updated. Upon its founding in 20, fraunhofer cei became the seventh fraunhofer usa research center. For a better understanding of the energy transition. In 2018 the newly installed capacity in germany was about 2. The fraunhofer energy alliance is the portal to the research program and service offer of the fraunhofer gesellschaft in the fields of energy technology and energy industry. Fraunhofer ipm scientists regularly publish articles, conference papers and proceedings, research reports, studies, theses and patents. It has more than 80 units overall, including 60 fraunhofer institutes in germany, and is the largest organisation for applied research in europe.
The fact that pv battery storage systems serve a different market than the. Germany was europes largest consumer of electricity. Renewable sources delivered about 20 % of the electricity in 2011. It conducts applied research and development on innovations in engineering, economics, the natural sciences and social sciences.
At fraunhofer umsicht, the sustainability strategy was created holistically and is anchored in the institute as a whole. The compound annual growth rate cagr of pv installations was 24% between 2010 to 2017. Harry wirth division director photovoltaic modules, systems and reliability fraunhofer ise contact. Germany was europes largest consumer of electricity in 2002.
Fraunhofer ise interviews users of the energy charts the energy charts, compiled by the fraunhofer institute for solar energy systems ise, are the most detailed database for energy and market data on power generation in germany and thus an important source for journalists and decisionmakers. It was the first nonuniversity establishment for applied solar energy research in europe. The motto of germanys year of science 2010 is the future of energy and energy is also a main research focus within the fraunhofergesellschaft. The most important energy sources for heating and cooling in germany. As an institute of the fraunhofer gesellschaft we are part of the largest applied research organization in europe. For more information, watch the video and learn about our students and why they chose to study this international program to boost their careers as working. The fraunhofer institute for integrated circuits iis is one of the worlds leading applicationoriented research institutions for microelectronic and it system solutions and services. Together with our project center in brazil and the klevertec competence center we are able to offer our customers an extensive network of excellent. The german economy is large and developed, ranking fourth in the world by gdp. Energy in germany is sourced predominantly by fossil fuels, followed by nuclear power, biomass wood and biofuels, wind, hydro and solar power. Ever since 1990, our founding year, it has been our objective to carry out sustainable research in the areas of environmental, safety, and energy technology. The use of renewable energies is increasing only slowly in the majority of the 28 eu member states and is. Recent facts about photovoltaics in germany last update. With its focus on developing key technologies that are vital for the future and enabling the commercial exploitation of this work by business and industry, fraunhofer plays a central role in the innovation process.
Mar 31, 2020 a wealth of numbers and statistics describe the energy generation and consumption of nation states. Located in freiburg, germany, the institute performs applied scientific and engineering research and development for all areas of solar energy. If we want to continue to enjoy affordable power, heat and cooling in. Wilhelm warta fraunhofer institute for solar energy systems.
The founding of the fraunhofer institute for wind energy systems iwes 10 years ago marked the visible result of an extended development process. For more current facts you are welcome to see the current annual report. Germany is leaving the fossilnuclear age behind, paving the way for photovoltaics pv to play a central role in a future shaped by sustainable power production. Fraunhofer institute for solar energy systems ise open. Electricity production from solar and wind in germany in 20. Fraunhofer institute for solar energy systems wikipedia. The following summary consists of the most recent facts, figures and findings and shall assist in forming an overall assessment of the photovoltaic expansion in germany.
The fraunhofer gesellschaft employs a staff of more than 23,000, who work with an annual research budget totaling 2 billion euros. Energy from agriculture, from wood and from waste off ers the potential to generate energy to a large extent sustainably. The dataset recently published as part of the eu project heat roadmap europe 4 hre4 shows. Fhg, europes largest applicationoriented research organization. The energy transition and new mobility and transport concepts have resulted in fraunhofer isis continued growth. Unused potentials from biogenic residual and waste materials.
Founded in 1985, fraunhofer institute for integrated circuits iis in erlangen, germany, ranks first among the fraunhofer institutes concerning headcount and revenues. Organizational structureorganizational chart the organizational structure of fraunhofer umsicht consists of the divisions energy, processes and products in oberhausen, the institute branch in sulzbachrosenberg and business units. Slowly but surely, these natural resources are running out. Jan 31, 2020 germany s renewable energy mix in 2018. Net public electricity generation in germany in 2018 fraunhofer ise. The focus of this program is on grid integration of renewable energy. Fraunhofer is one of the first organizations for applied research in germany to receive the logo. In germany, for example, 56 percent of the final energy consumption are used for heating and cooling. Wilhelm warta fraunhofer institute for solar energy. On 1 october 2018 fraunhofer isi was expanding its management team with the appointment of prof.
The target figure has been missed continuously since 20 but. Wind energy is thus the second strongest source of energy after lignite, but ahead of hard coal and nuclear energy. And despite germanys usually cloudy weather, solar pv systems accounted for an average of 7. Our research efforts are geared entirely to peoples needs. At fraunhofer umsicht, the sustainability strategy was. The fraunhofer gesellschaft conducts applied research for private as well as public enterprises and for the general benefit of the public. The fraunhofergesellschaft employs a staff of more than 23,000, who work with an annual research budget totaling 2 billion euros. The continuing education program in solar energy engineering includes two different options to study. Facts to the electricity production in germany in 20. In building a sustainable energy future, photovoltaics is going to have an important role. Installed capacity of landfill gas in scotland 20082018. A wealth of numbers and statistics describe the energy generation and consumption of nation states. Fraunhofer institute for factory operation and automation iff sandtorstr. Fraunhofer isi has carried out many interesting projects in this field in 2009.
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