IKEM develops new approaches to energy system transformation and makes results accessible to a wide audience. We increase visibility and acceptance for sustainable solutions, extending the reach of scientific research and maximising its impact.
The Sustainability & Innovation team specialises in the creation of targeted communication strategies that facilitate interdisciplinary exchange among a broad range of stakeholders.
The energy transition can’t succeed without everyone on board. It’s not enough to gain acceptance – we need to build excitement!
The energy transition must be driven forward in every sector – and by the public at large. We can promote public participation in climate-change projects by encouraging early and extensive engagement. IKEM mobilises support for sustainable solutions through social innovation research and innovative communication techniques.
For an effective response to climate challenges, it’s essential for everyone to have information on the latest climate and energy developments. But technical terms and cryptic abbreviations often prevent people outside climate- and energy-related fields from accessing this vital information. At IKEM, the Sustainability & Innovation team specialises in the creation of tangible communication tools that convey complex concepts in user-friendly formats, like the multi-award-winning Infographic Energy Transition Coloring Book. Our work provides the basis for informed decision-making and generates public enthusiasm for the many opportunities that can emerge from smart responses to climate change.
To succeed, the energy transition must take place on a global scale. That’s why IKEM promotes international knowledge sharing: the Sustainability & Innovation team connects experts, practitioners, and students through interdisciplinary conferences, training courses, and workshops. This includes the world-renowned IKEM Academy, which, since 2004, has brought together leading energy transition experts from around the world. In addition, IKEM has spearheaded numerous research collaborations and gained extensive project management experience through its work with European and international partners.
The Gender Equality Toolkit is a fun, playful assortment of tools aimed at raising awareness and empowering people to take action against sexism in prfoessional environments.
The IKEM Academy is an multidisciplinary forum for researchers & professionals who want to learn, exchange ideas and advance the global energy transition.
Joas, Dr. Fabian; Witecka, Wido; Lenck, Thorsten; Peter, Frank; Seiler, Fiona; Samadi, Dr. Sascha; Schneider, Clemens; Holtz, Dr. Georg; Kobiela, Dr. Georg; Lechtenböhmer, Prof. Dr. Stefan; Dinges, Katja; Steinbacher, Dr. Karoline; Schröder, Jonas; Sach, Thobias; Schimmel, Matthias; LL.M., Christine Kliem; Altrock, Dr. Martin; LL.M., Dr. Wieland Lehnert; Finke, Dr. Jasper; Yilmaz, Yasin
Klimaneutrale Industrie: Schlüsseltechnologien und Politikoptionen für Stahl, Chemie und Zement Technical Report
Agora Energiewende und Wuppertal Institut 2019.
| Links:
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title = {Klimaneutrale Industrie: Schlüsseltechnologien und Politikoptionen für Stahl, Chemie und Zement},
author = {Dr. Fabian Joas and Wido Witecka and Thorsten Lenck and Frank Peter and Fiona Seiler and Dr. Sascha Samadi and Clemens Schneider and Dr. Georg Holtz and Dr. Georg Kobiela and Prof. Dr. Stefan Lechtenböhmer and Katja Dinges and Dr. Karoline Steinbacher and Jonas Schröder and Thobias Sach and Matthias Schimmel and Christine Kliem LL.M. and Dr. Martin Altrock and Dr. Wieland Lehnert LL.M. and Dr. Jasper Finke and Yasin Yilmaz},
editor = {Agora Energiewende und Wuppertal Institut },
url = {https://www.agora-energiewende.de/veroeffentlichungen/klimaneutrale-industrie/},
year = {2019},
date = {2019-11-01},
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@misc{Ponder2019,
title = {An energy transition for everyone},
author = {Anika Nicolaas Ponder},
url = {https://medium.com/thebeammagazine/an-energy-transition-for-everyone-3fc0bf825ca0, Artikel Online},
year = {2019},
date = {2019-08-13},
abstract = {People will care about climate change if we tell the right story — and if we tell the story right.},
howpublished = {Namensartikel auf Medium.com/The Beam Magazine},
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pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {misc}
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@techreport{Bergaentzlé2019,
title = {Paving the way to a meshed offshore grid – Recommendations for an efficient policy and regulatory framework},
author = {Claire Bergaentzlé and Albert Hoffrichter and Pia Isojärvi and Federico Marco and Bénédicte Martin and Birgitte Egelund Olsen and Lise-Lotte Pade and Hannes Veinla},
url = {https://www.ikem.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/BIG_5.3_Recommendations-for-an-efficient-policy-and-regulatory-framework.pdf},
year = {2019},
date = {2019-02-00},
institution = {Baltic InteGrid},
abstract = {Research conducted within the Interreg Baltic InteGrid project is intended to facilitate the establishment of a meshed offshore grid connecting offshore wind farms (OWFs) and national electricity markets in the Baltic Sea. To this end, the project partners have prepared three sets of recommendations for EU and national level stakeholders. This report elaborates on the partners’ recommendations for the policy and regulatory framework.},
type = {Abschlussbericht},
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pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {techreport}
}
Research conducted within the Interreg Baltic InteGrid project is intended to facilitate the establishment of a meshed offshore grid connecting offshore wind farms (OWFs) and national electricity markets in the Baltic Sea. To this end, the project partners have prepared three sets of recommendations for EU and national level stakeholders. This report elaborates on the partners’ recommendations for the policy and regulatory framework.
@techreport{Côté2018,
title = {Market Analysis of the Offshore Wind Energy Transmission Industry: Overview for the Baltic Sea Region},
author = {Elizabeth Côté and Michael Holton and Anika Nicolaas Ponder and Julia Sandén and Anna-Kathrin Wallasch},
url = {https://www.ikem.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/BIG_3.2_Market-Analysis-of-the-Offshore-Wind-Energy-Transmission-Industry_final.pdf},
year = {2018},
date = {2018-10-00},
abstract = {The Baltic InteGrid project is an interdisciplinary research initiative designed to facilitate transnational cooperation and optimise offshore wind development in the Baltic Sea Region (BSR). The following analysis provides project stakeholders with up-to-date information on current market conditions for the development of a regional meshed grid. The report highlights relevant findings from the market analysis of the offshore wind energy transmission industry, with a particular focus on Europe and the Baltic Sea. It first provides a general overview of the European offshore wind energy industry, including information on relevant regulatory regimes, installed capacity, and technology trends. It then presents component-specific market overviews for high-voltage alternating current (HVAC) cables, high-voltage direct current cables (HVDC), converters, transformers, and substation foundations, as well as for the main operation, maintenance, and service (OMS) activities.},
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The Baltic InteGrid project is an interdisciplinary research initiative designed to facilitate transnational cooperation and optimise offshore wind development in the Baltic Sea Region (BSR). The following analysis provides project stakeholders with up-to-date information on current market conditions for the development of a regional meshed grid. The report highlights relevant findings from the market analysis of the offshore wind energy transmission industry, with a particular focus on Europe and the Baltic Sea. It first provides a general overview of the European offshore wind energy industry, including information on relevant regulatory regimes, installed capacity, and technology trends. It then presents component-specific market overviews for high-voltage alternating current (HVAC) cables, high-voltage direct current cables (HVDC), converters, transformers, and substation foundations, as well as for the main operation, maintenance, and service (OMS) activities.
Market and supply chain analysis and overview of SME investment opportunities for offshore wind transmission assets in the Baltic Sea Region Technical Report
@techreport{Côté2018b,
title = {Market and supply chain analysis and overview of SME investment opportunities for offshore wind transmission assets in the Baltic Sea Region},
author = {Elizabeth Côté and Kate Miller},
url = {https://www.ikem.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/BIG_3.2_Qualified-Overview-Paper_final.pdf},
year = {2018},
date = {2018-10-00},
abstract = {Offshore wind capacity in the Baltic Sea Region (BSR) could reach 9.5 GW by 2030.1 The objective of the Baltic InteGrid (BIG) project is to conduct interdisciplinary research that will promote efficient offshore wind deployment in the region. BIG research explores the framework conditions, opportunities, and barriers relevant to the development of a regional meshed grid. This qualified overview paper summarises four previous BIG reports that cover the market and supply chain for offshore transmission in Europe and the BSR; potential Baltic hubs for offshore grid development; and business opportunities for local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).},
type = {Qualified overview paper},
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pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {techreport}
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Offshore wind capacity in the Baltic Sea Region (BSR) could reach 9.5 GW by 2030.1 The objective of the Baltic InteGrid (BIG) project is to conduct interdisciplinary research that will promote efficient offshore wind deployment in the region. BIG research explores the framework conditions, opportunities, and barriers relevant to the development of a regional meshed grid. This qualified overview paper summarises four previous BIG reports that cover the market and supply chain for offshore transmission in Europe and the BSR; potential Baltic hubs for offshore grid development; and business opportunities for local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
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