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EWI Insights: The “charging trilemma” in smart charging of electric cars

June 23, 2021 |

Charging electric cars poses challenges for power grids. But research and practice can alleviate the so-called charging trilemma. An article by Arne Lilienkamp and Wolfgang Ketter.

Simulation game: Students simulate climate protection negotiations

June 22, 2021 |

At the 13th edition of the CEMS Model UNFCCC simulation game, students simulate international climate politics as they would at the United Nations.

MAGPIE project: EWI researches smarter, greener ports

MAGPIE project: EWI researches smarter, greener ports

June 2, 2021 |

An international consortium of 45 companies, research institutes and port operators is investigating how ports can become more sustainable, greener and smarter in the MAGPIE research project.

Hydrogen market ramp-up: energy suppliers take on a central role

Hydrogen market ramp-up: energy suppliers take on a central role

April 30, 2021 |

Energy suppliers are already positioning themselves as key players in the production of green hydrogen. A new EWI policy brief also highlights challenges in coordinating demand.

EWI analysis: RES share could be as low as 55 percent in 2030

EWI analysis: RES share could be as low as 55 percent in 2030

April 16, 2021 |

Renewable energies are planned to cover a total of 65 percent of Germany’s gross electricity consumption in 2030. Germany is unlikely to reach this target, shows an analysis by the Institute of Energy Economics (EWI).

Expert Council on Climate Issues reviews first estimate of 2020 emissions data

Expert Council on Climate Issues reviews first estimate of 2020 emissions data

April 15, 2021 |

The Expert Council on Climate Issues has reviewed and assessed the Federal Environment Agency’s estimate of Germany’s 2020 emissions data. EWI Director Prof. Dr. Marc Oliver Bettzüge is part of the five-member panel.

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