Our research topics
Energy balance for the Federal Republic of Germany: compilation and refinement
For many years, we have been deeply involved in establishing and advancing the energy balance for the Federal Republic of Germany – a topic of unparalleled relevance today.
In an era where the calculation of electricity and gas prices grows increasingly complex, a robust national energy balance stands as a cornerstone. Anchored in a wealth of data, it forms the bedrock of energy statistics, essential for informing critical governmental and business decisions.
The energy balance serves as a pivotal tool for analyzing energy's role within our economies. It comprehensively details all significant energy products (fuels) of Germany, encompassing production, foreign trade, transformation, and final energy consumption – segmented across various sectors of final demand.
Our research focuses on the following key areas:
- Energy markets (production, foreign trade, transformation, and final demand)
- Evolution of energy supply (import dependency, energy intensity)
- Promotion of sustainable energy production (fossil fuels vs. renewable energies)
- Establishing a robust data foundation for modeling energy systems and forecasting
Overview
Research in energy, resource, and climate economics must be both theoretically sound and application-oriented, and this is our commitment.
We advise public and private institutions using the latest economic methods. Our detailed sectoral and macroeconomic models examine relevant issues from national, European, and global perspectives.