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Oliver Ruhnau joins EWI as Research Scientist

July 3, 2023 |

EWI welcomes Jun.-Prof. Dr. Oliver Ruhnau as Research Scientist at the Institute from July 2023. Ruhnau is an expert in energy economics as well as the sustainable transformation of energy systems and strengthens the EWI in the field of energy market design.

EWI-Insights: Draft bill of the Building Energy Act (BEA) and planned adaptations

June 22, 2023 |

The latest event in the EWI-Insights series focused on the draft of the Building Energy Act (BEA), its planned adjustments, as well as critical success factors for implementing the Wärmewende.

Draft GEG requires improved framework conditions

Draft GEG requires improved framework conditions

June 13, 2023 |

The draft of the Building Energy Act (GEG) calls for 65 percent renewable energy for the operation of new heating systems. This would lead to an increase in the use of heat pumps and district heating networks. However, the necessary conditions for this are not yet fully in place.

Hydrogen: Where economies of scale work in the value chain

Hydrogen: Where economies of scale work in the value chain

June 2, 2023 |

Economies of scale could reduce costs in the hydrogen value chain. Central to this are external economies of scale enabled by an institutional framework, experience, technological development, and geographic conditions.

World Climate Conference UNFCCC at the University of Cologne

World Climate Conference UNFCCC at the University of Cologne

May 26, 2023 |

At the 15th CEMS Model UNFCCC Roleplay, more than 100 international students from across Europe simulated United Nations climate negotiations. EWI Director Marc Oliver Bettzüge hosted the conference.

EWI Researchers discuss with international MBA Students

May 25, 2023 |

The decarbonization of the transport sector was the topic of the “Doing Business in Germany” program. EWI researchers discussed current studies with MBA students from all over the world.

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