Department of Business Development and Technology

 Department of Business Development and Technology Centre for Energy Technologies Research areas

Research areas

– research into the energy systems of the future



Our research is organised around five key areas that together support the development of the energy systems of the future and the green transition. We combine technological research, systems analysis and practice-oriented methods in close collaboration with research and industry partners.



Energy

We work with the development, integration and demonstration of energy technologies such as hydrogen, wave energy technology and electric vehicles.

With a focus on CO₂-neutral energy systems, we develop solutions for sector coupling, energy storage and efficient use across industries and sectors. Our goal is to ensure that new energy technologies work efficiently and reliably in practice.

Business analytics

We use data and analytical methods to support decision-making in energy systems and businesses. Our work includes forecasting, performance analysis, process optimisation, energy market integration and electricity trading.

The aim is to turn data into a sound basis for decision-making that strengthens the operation, planning and implementation of energy solutions.

Optimisation of energy systems

We develop analytical and mathematical methods for decision support in complex energy systems. Our focus is on optimising integrated solutions across production, storage and consumption.

We work to increase efficiency, reduce costs, minimise CO₂ emissions and create flexible systems that can adapt to changing market and weather conditions. These methods are also applied to logistics, resource planning and sustainable production in collaboration with companies.

Sustainability

We conduct research into the development of efficient and environmentally responsible production and energy systems. We place particular emphasis on collaboration across sectors to develop solutions that reduce both resource consumption and CO₂ emissions.

The aim is to create systems that are sustainable, efficient and practical to implement.


Society

Energy affects society as a whole, and solutions need to work technologically, politically and socially. We examine how energy technologies can be implemented responsibly, with a focus on social acceptance, governance structures and evidence-based decision support.

The aim is to create solutions that support a sustainable and legitimate green transition.


Revised 13.05.2026