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Welcome to the Department for Resilient Energy Systems
The research conducted by the Resilient Energy Systems research group focuses on examining and supporting transformation processes in the future energy system.
One key focus is on the concept of transformative resilience - the ability to use profound changes or disruptive events in the energy system as an opportunity to shape sustainable and robust structures. In this context, we develop approaches to create less vulnerable systems - not only as a reaction to such disruptions but also proactively through early strategic planning. Another main area of our work is data-driven analysis of sociotechnical vulnerabilities and risks, as well as model-based foresight of future scenarios for urban and industrial infrastructures.
We develop tools for energy system modeling and optimization, as well as digital planning tools, to simulate the impact of various measures on resilience and sustainability in the energy system. Together with transformation actors beyond research, we create well-founded decision-making bases for the complex transformation of the energy system. With the help of urban twins, we provide promising starting points to capture complex interconnections and support transformation actors in intricate decision-making processes.
The Virtual Transformation Lab (VTL) offers an environment where these topics can be collaboratively shaped with different stakeholder groups. The VTL provides both traditional analog and digital interactive tools (LED wall & touch tables) to optimally support different phases of transformation processes. As part of the Digital Hub Industry in the NEOS building at the University of Bremen's Technology Park, the department is optimally networked with research and industry partners.
As a member of the artec Research Center for Sustainability at the University of Bremen, the department is embedded in the research focus "Sociotechnical Systems and Sustainability." Additionally, the group is part of the Bremen Research Center for Energy Systems "Energy for Economy and Society" (BEST).
Members of this research group come from mechanical engineering, process engineering, biology, physics, and social sciences; they collaborate in interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary projects.
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Mariela Tapia at the International Sustainability Transitions Conference 2024 in Oslo
Workshop "Behavioral Science in Agent-Based Modeling"
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Publication of a results brochure of the QUARREE100 project for interested parties in and around the Rüsdorfer Kamp neighborhood in Heide
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Participation in the expert workshop at the University of Stuttgart: "Use of digital, simulation-based tools in stakeholder processes of urban (infrastructure) planning"
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Presentation of the Q-Scope at the Konferenz Zukunftsstadt 2024
Workshop "Fantastic Models and How to Make Them: A Beginner’s Guide to CaterFly"
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Philipp Eppe at the Behave Conference 2023 in Maastricht
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Seminar on data analysis of renewable energy resources at the 26th Informatica Feminale in Bremen
Final Meeting of the first Project Phase
Newsletter No. 13 | 3rd Quarter 2021
Million-Euro Funding for Project "W?rmewene Nordwest"
Newsletter No. 12 | 2nd Quarter 2021
© Torben Stührmann
Transformation of the Hydrogen Industry: Development of an Interactive Platform for Stakeholders in the Industry
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Developing Energy Sources of the Future (Kopie 1)
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Developing Energy Sources of the Future
Sustainability is the Goal: Bremen Steal Plant plans to produce carbon-neutral steel by 2050
Newsletter No. 8 | 4th Quarter 2019
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