Investigating tomorrow's locations and technologies today
Technical, economic and ecological analyses
A successful energy transition requires innovations and therefore new technologies. How can these technologies be implemented and integrated into existing infrastructure? At what cost can energy sources such as hydrogen or methane be produced? What consequences do these technologies have for people and the environment? As part of its projects, the research center analyzes a wide range of future technologies, from electrolysis and new heating concepts to the green production of ammonia.
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Technical, economic and ecological analyses
Technological innovations are playing an increasingly important role in the context of the energy transition. The wide range of technical options makes it increasingly important to comprehensively evaluate new technologies not only in terms of their functionality, but also in terms of their impact on the economy and the environment. Technical, economic and ecological analyses play a central role here. They enable stakeholders in companies, politics and research to make well-founded decisions that take into account both the performance and economic efficiency as well as the environmental compatibility of new technologies.
Technical analysis: focus on functionality and efficiency
The technical analysis examines how well a technology fulfills its intended functions. The focus here is on aspects such as efficiency, scalability and safety. The technologies are examined to determine whether they meet the requirements and challenges of specific locations. The aim of this analysis is to determine the technical feasibility and potential performance limits of the technology in order to ensure its applicability in practice.
Economic analysis: balancing costs and benefits
The economic analysis focuses on evaluating the economic aspects of a technology. Among other things, development costs, operating costs and potential savings are examined. An important part of this analysis is the cost-benefit analysis, which shows whether the investment in a particular technology makes economic sense. Market conditions, competitiveness and earnings potential are also evaluated. The aim is to ensure not only technical feasibility, but also economic viability.
Ecological analysis: focus on sustainability
The ecological analysis examines the environmental impact of a technology over its entire life cycle. Factors such as energy consumption, construction costs, resource use and waste production are taken into account. Life cycle assessment software can be used to calculate the impact on people and the environment. It is then possible to analyze which components of the technology have the greatest impact. The aim is to systematically evaluate the environmental impact of a product, process or service in order to make more sustainable decisions. This analysis is crucial to ensure the long-term sustainability and environmental compatibility of new technologies and to minimize their impact on the environment.
