There can be no energy transition without climate-friendly buildings – that much is clear. Led by the Oldenburg-based affiliated institute OFFIS, a team of researchers from the northwest region has investigated how digital solutions can help advance the “heating transition” (Wärmewende).

Converting residential neighbourhoods to renewable energies is an important component of the energy transition. Researchers led by Astrid Nieße have investigated how this can be achieved in the "Future Energy Lab".

Oldenburg's energy research receives millions in funding: The university is involved in four sub-projects in the EFZN programme "Transformation of Lower Saxony's Energy System".

Oldenburg researchers were among the first to start investigating renewable energies back in the 1970s. On a tour of various locations on campus and around the city, we follow the unconventional path of the University’s energy research from its beginnings to the present day.

The success of the energy transition also depends on how well researchers can access important data. Energy IT specialist Astrid Nieße explains the role played by the development of an infrastructure for research data management.

The output of wind turbines can rise or fall by 50 per cent in a matter of seconds. A new stochastic method could help to mitigate these sudden swings and achieve a more steady electricity production.

What must be done for the green energy transition towards renewable energy sources to succeed? Five experts from our university report from the perspective of their respective fields.