azare Research Center
Application center for all regenerative forms of energy for the decarbonization of transport, buildings and industry
Research focus
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Power-to-HeatPower-to-HeatConversion of electricity generated from renewable sources into heat or generation of heat and electricity via a fuel by means of combined heat and power generation
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InfrastructureInfrastructureDevelopment, construction and optimization of infrastructure for a secure and sustainable energy supply
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E-mobilityE-mobilityTechnical and economic aspects of e-mobility against the backdrop of an economic energy transition
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Industrial sectors that are difficult to decarbonizeIndustrial sectors that are difficult to decarbonizeUse of synthetic fuels in aviation, shipping and off-road vehicles
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Qualification and safetyQualification and safetyProviding technical and safety-related state-of-the-art knowledge for the entire renewable energy value chain
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Cross-sectional functionsCross-sectional functionsSensor technology, modeling of physical-technical structures or dynamic systems, programming of human-machine interfaces, material flow simulations, design of manufacturing processes
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SocioeconomicsSocioeconomicsInvestigation of social compatibility and acceptance among the population with regard to the necessary steps towards a sustainable transformation of the existing energy system
The transition from a fossil-fuelled to an emission-free energy system is essentially based on the use of energy generated from sun, wind, waste and water. There is a need for action with regard to the transformation of the current energy system in areas such as
- mobility,
- industrial applications and production,
- buildings.
azare's research activities are driven by the need to enable social access to sustainable and resource-saving energy use for all those involved in the process. Above all technical approaches we prioritise:
- Avoidance of harmful environmental impacts: The use of renewable energy can be accompanied by environmentally harmful effects that must be avoided.
- Sustainability: Low energy and material consumption.
- Avoidance of critical raw materials: Social responsibility in the extraction of critical raw materials and avoidance of child labour.
- Recyclability: Recyclability of the materials used in the sense of a circular economy.
Generating electricity from renewable energies is not continuous. It has peaks and troughs. Therefore, storing it and feeding it evenly into the electricity grid is a key issue for the success of the energy transition. The focus is on the following technologies power-to-power, power-to-heat and power-to-X (synthetic fuels, hydrogen) to generate and store electricity and heat from renewable energy sources.
