Energy Research Network
Energy Research Network – Flexible Energy Conversion
As a central building block for the energy transition, it is intended that the electricity provision in Germany shall become more climate-compatible. To achieve this the German Federal Government is primarily relying on renewable energies. In conjunction with these, flexible power plant technology will make an important contribution to ensuring a secure power supply. To achieve this, research and development work is necessary that should also take into account innovative CO2 technologies for cross-sector applications. On 24th February 2017, the Flexible Energy Conversion research network was founded on the initiative of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy. The previous Cooretec research initiative was concluded on 7th November 2016 and will be integrated into the new network.
Focus on the energy transition
Germany’s energy transition is a priority project for the German Federal Government that encompasses a variety of policy measures. Several ministries are responsible for its implementation. Exchanging ideas between different actors in different networks and platforms is just as indispensable as intensive monitoring. Last but not least, the involvement of research is an important prerequisite for the success of this long-term project.
Contact to Project Management
Projektträger Jülich (PtJ)
Geschäftsbereich ERG
Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH
52425 Jülich
Phone: +49 2461 61-3267
Links to Project Management Jülich
Projects currently being funded
Materials of construction for steam temperatures of over 700 °C
Lignite drying
CO2 scrubbing (post-combustion capture)
CO2 storage facilities
CO2 capture in oxyfuel coal-fired power plants
Hydrogen gas turbines
Capturing CO2 using coal gasification
Micro gas turbines
Higher temperatures in turbines
Turbine combustion that produces lower amounts of harmful substances
Higher pressure and lower flow losses in turbines
CO2 compressors
International cooperation
Comparison of power plant systems
More efficient generators thanks to nanoparticles
Storing electricity using compressed air
High-temperature heat storage systems for flexible CCGT power plants
More flexibility for low-emission coal-fired power plants