Fraunhofer Institute for Systems and Innovation Research ISI

New data show that almost 50 percent of heating in the EU is generated by natural gas. Overall, the generation of space heating and hot water accounts for nearly one-third of Europe's final energy consumption. The data from a study by TU Wien, Fraunhofer ISI, e-think, Öko-Institut and Viegang Maagoe make it clear that natural gas dependency varies widely between EU countries, ranging from zero to 90 percent.

Energy transition, digitalisation, aging society: how should we address challenges facing society as a whole? The Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) is currently working on the new Future Strategy for Research and Innovation to define the Federal Government's future research and innovation policy.

A newly published discussion paper by Fraunhofer ISI now provides recommendations for the design of future mission-oriented innovation policies.

In cooperation with Tilia GmbH, Vienna University of Technology (TU Wien) and IREES – Institute for Resource Efficiency and Energy Strategies, Fraunhofer ISI conducted a study on the district heating market in Europe. The study contributes to an enhanced knowledge of European District Heating and Cooling (DHC) markets, needed to develop policies, initiatives and projects contributing to achieving the decarbonization targets set by the European Green Deal. 

For a joint study, Fraunhofer ISI and the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) analyzed extensive data for about 9,000 plug-in hybrids across Europe. The analysis shows the fuel consumption values of plug-in hybrid vehicles on average are significantly higher than the official test results – and recently further increased.

The aim of this new study conducted by Fraunhofer ISI on behalf of the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) is to map out exactly where truck drivers make their stops today, and which of these truck stops are most frequently used, in order to identify priority locations for charging points.

Fraunhofer ISI has developed a roadmap for solid-state batteries in which it critically evaluates existing research as well as the latest findings and compares their development potential over the next ten years with that of established lithium-ion batteries. The roadmap demonstrates that solid-state batteries have a lot of potential, but will have to prove their commercial viability in the next five years.

A new report for the German Environment Agency (UBA) by Fraunhofer ISI,  Ecologic Institute Berlin and Guidehouse Cologne assesses the EU Commission's Vision “A clean planet for all” and indicates important next steps in the current european climate policy regarding transport, industry and building sectors.

Due to the invasion of Ukraine energy prices are rising across Europe and are likely to remain higher than projected for the European Union. A new study shows that the EU’s economic energy savings potentials are growing as energy prices increase.

The study was conducted by Fraunhofer ISI and Stefan Scheuer Consulting.