Implementing the energy transition is a mammoth task, for whose success application-oriented research, technological innovations and targeted networking of actors are crucial. The starting points for the TH Lübeck with its focus in the areas of technology, resources and living environments are diverse: whether in energy production, distribution and storage or in reducing energy consumption – the application-related projects and competencies of the TH Lübeck ensure practical solutions. And this applies across sectors: in the energy sector, in mobility, in the building sector and in agriculture. In addition to many individual aspects, the overall societal perspective is also taken into account.
Renewable energy topic page
The new one shows how diverse the research, teaching and transfer projects at TH Lübeck are in this area Renewable energy topic page. With this digital offer, the university brings together current information, research projects and practical courses on the future topic of renewable energies. The topic page is aimed at anyone interested in finding out about the diverse activities of TH Lübeck in the area of sustainable energy supply. In addition to background articles and interviews with experts, visitors will also find suitable study programs, services for companies, contacts and scientific specialist groups that impress with their expertise in various areas of the energy transition. The TH Lübeck topic page Renewable energy clearly explains how renewable energies work and why they are so important for the future. Here are the central contents:
Basics and challenges
- Energy sources: The site describes how energy is traditionally obtained from fossil fuels and the problems associated with it – such as CO₂ emissions, limited supplies and dependencies on supplier countries.
- Renewable alternatives: Water, wind and sun are presented as sustainable energy sources. They generate energy without releasing CO₂, but are dependent on the weather and often generate electricity when it is not needed. This makes storage and flexible use a major challenge.
Research focus at TH Lübeck: Energy generation
- Semiconductors and photovoltaics: The topic page presents the role of semiconductors, especially silicon, in solar cells and wind turbines and reports on a teaching project in which photovoltaic modules are optimized for shipping.
- Solar cells made from algae: In the project Solar algae Natural dyes from microalgae are being investigated as an environmentally friendly alternative to silicon. The goal is sustainable and resource-saving production of solar cells.
- Thermoelectrics: The use of waste heat to generate electricity is being researched – for example for clothing that supplies pacemakers with electricity
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Distribution, storage and sector coupling
- Intelligent networks: Intelligent power grids can optimally distribute and store energy. This saves resources. Projects like that North German real laboratory show how different networks (electricity, hydrogen) can be linked together.
- Electromobility: TH Lübeck develops modular charging systems for electric cars in which wall boxes communicate with each other and high-performance storage units absorb load peaks.
- Hydrogen: Hydrogen offers great potential, particularly for agriculture, to cover energy needs flexibly and sustainably.
Energy transition in the building sector
- Renovation and new construction: The site explains how energy renovation and the use of renewable energy sources in buildings are crucial for the energy transition. Digital building models and simulations help to optimize energy consumption.
- Data for optimization: projects like THING (Digital Infrastructure for Sustainable Building Operation) show how data from buildings can be used to develop innovative operating strategies.
Social aspects and qualifications of skilled workers
- Efficiency, consistency, sufficiency: The topic page emphasizes that in addition to technical solutions, social changes are also necessary – less energy consumption (sufficiency) is just as important as increasing efficiency and switching to renewable sources.
- Specialists: The TH Lübeck qualifies the urgently needed specialists for the energy transition in various study programs. Students benefit from practice-oriented teaching with personal support.
Actively help shape the energy transition
The site shows how the TH Lübeck is actively shaping the energy transition with innovative research projects, practical teaching and regional networks – from the development of new materials and technologies to the optimization of networks and buildings to the qualification of skilled workers for a climate-neutral future.