IKEM analyses the potential for electric road system to reduce emissions
In the AMELIE II project, IKEM is conducting research on the potential for overhead power lines to electrify heavy goods transport. In the future, this kind of electric road system (ERS) may supplement the charging point network along highways, enabling vehicles to charge even while in motion. The technology is now being tested on several […]
Congratulations! Three IKEM staff members earn PhDs
Congratulations to Dr Kathleen Pauleweit, Dr Michael Kalis and Dr Greta Reeh, who recently completed earned their doctoral degrees! Below, the new PhDs discuss their research topics, which include the role of environmental NGOs in international climate negotiations (Pauleweit), the role of courts in climate change mitigation (Kalis), and the principle of non-refoulement in the […]
H2VL examines the potential for a sustainable energy supply in Havelland
Does the Havelland district have the potential to become a ‘hydrogen region’? What roles do the local stakeholders play? To answer these questions, the district commissioned the Reiner Lemoine Institute, Ingenieurgesellschaft Auto und Verkehr (IAV), Consulting4Drive (c4d) and the Institute for Climate Protection, Energy and Mobility (IKEM) to conduct a feasibility study. The ‘H2VL’ project […]
Accelerating expansion – overcoming the energy crisis
In light of the measures adopted last week to expand wind power, GermanZero and IKEM published a poster that illustrates the enormous complexity involved in the construction of wind turbines: the planning and approval processes in Germany take at least seven years. In view of the current energy crisis, this is too long: the expansion […]
Regulatory framework does not preclude imports, study shows
In a study published today, IKEM examines the legal framework for the import of renewable hydrogen and hydrogen carrier media from Australia to Germany. IKEM researchers conclude that the regulatory framework does not preclude imports. Hydrogen is a key technology for achieving climate goals. However, the market ramp-up envisaged by the national hydrogen strategy cannot […]
Two of EQT’s creators share what inspires them most about the toolkit – and what they hope it will achieve
Bernd Riedel As the Head of Strategy and Design at Ellery Studio, Bernd Riedel played a key role in spearheading EQT. He also served as the creative director for The Infographic Energy Transition Coloring Book – another collaborative project by IKEM and Ellery – which was published in 2017. Like the colouring book, which presents […]
IKEM and Ellery Studio launch crowdfunding campaign for toolkit to combat sexism at work
The Institute for Climate Protection, Energy and Mobility (IKEM) and Ellery Studio are pleased to announce the launch of their crowdfunding campaign for EQT: The Gender Equality Toolkit for Working Women and Friends. The two organisations collaborated closely to create the toolkit, which aims to empower women and their allies to recognise and counter sexism […]
IKEM position paper: The energy transition must be a top priority in LNG terminal construction
The energy transition and the future import of climate-neutral energy sources must be top priorities in the construction of new liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals, according to a position paper released today by IKEM in response to the German government’s announcement of plans for an LNG Acceleration Act. ‘Even if we want to find a […]
Local residents must have opportunity to share in wind park proceeds, federal court rules
In a decision published yesterday, the Federal Constitutional Court ruled that Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania’s Bürger- und Gemeindenbeteiligungsgesetz (Citizen and Community Participation Act) is compatible with Germany’s Basic Law. The act requires wind park operators to make 20% of company shares available for purchase by residents and communities in the vicinity of the wind park. Prof Dr […]
TransHyDE research consortium creates database for the standardisation and certification of hydrogen transport infrastructure
The TransHyDE research consortium ‘Standardisation and Certification’ has reached a major milestone in its mission to pave the way for a hydrogen economy: in late March, it finalised its work on a database that for the first time centralises information on existing standards, technical regulations, certifications and other related criteria in one location. This will […]
