Projects - Green Energy Lab

Research projects

Demonstration projects

AbSolut

Integrating absorption technologies that use thermally driven absorption processes to provide solutions for thermal energy systems in district heating and cooling systems

AC/DC

Development of networked and automated charging solutions for electric vehicles and integration into the energy network by means of load, fleet and charging management systems

ATES Vienna

Integrating aquifer thermal energy storage (ATES) into district heating networks to achieve complete decarbonisation: seasonal storage of heat from waste heat sources or excess energy

Beyond

Development and testing of innovative, user-centered market designs and grid- and system-friendly applications for integrated energy systems using blockchain technology

Blockchain Grid

Investigation of possibilities based on blockchain technology to distribute free grid resources for the benefit of prosumers in the best possible way instead of limiting feeds

Eine Person öffnet eine Türe eines Biomasseheizkessels

BM Retrofit

Development and demonstration of holistic modernisation concepts as well as the expansion of existing biomass-based district heating networks and systems

BM Retrofit DEMO Kreuzstetten

Analysis and overall optimisation of the local heating network with network extension and densification, as well as the control and operation of the entire heating network

BM Retrofit DEMO Saalfelden

Demonstration and testing of a comprehensive, systemic and multi-stage modernisation concept in combination with the integration of a heat pump

BM Retrofit DEMO Wald im Pinzgau

Modernisation and optimisation of the heating network by integrating local waste heat and a higher-level control strategy

Technische Visualisierung eines E-Fahrzeugs, das gerade aufgeladen wird

Car2Flex

Testing the technology and smart application of bidirectional charging for electric vehicles using three use cases to integrate e-mobility into the power grid in a meaningful way

Ein Gebäude mit Photovoltaik-Anlagen in der Form eines Dreiecks an der Fassade

CLUE

Implementation of local energy communities to gain insights into optimal design, planning and operation as well as development of a toolkit

COOL-KIT

Development of interdisciplinary evaluated, modular system solutions (COOL-KIT) through selected active and passive cooling systems for integrating cooling into historic buildings from the “Gründerzeit”-period

DeRiskDH

Development and demonstration of innovative solutions to overcome technical challenges and minimise the investment risk in alternative heat sources

Vogelperspektive auf eine ländliche Gegend mit Feldern, Wohnhäuser und Unternehmen. Einzelne Häuser sind blau markiert und manche Unternehmen gelb markiert, verbunden sind sie durch Linien. Eine Linie führt zu einem Balkendiagramm mit den zwölf Monaten.

DOPPLER

Implementation of decentralised optimisation measures in district heating networks based on demand response and development of a digital optimisation platform

Zwei Personen stehen neben Autos, die an einer Ladestation laden. Eine Person zeigt der anderen Person etwas auf dem Smartphone.

E3 – Energy, Equity, Equality

Promoting gender equality with regard to intersectionality in the context of the energy transition: identification of barriers to utilisation posed by key technologies

Energy Cell “JOHANN”

Demonstration of the newly developed technology for seasonal energy storage (Energy Cell “JOHANN”) in three use cases related to sustainability and market processes

Photovoltaikanlagen auf einem Feld aus der Vogelperspektive

Engage PV

Development and demonstration of social, technical, and economic innovations for improved system integration of photovoltaics using open innovation approaches

Müllverbrennungsanlage Spittelau in Wien mit bunt verzierten Gebäuden

ExTra

Transformation of conventional heating networks into highly efficient heating and cooling networks by integrating a new type of “exergy transformer” (ExergieTrafos for heating and air-conditioning by district heating)

FlexModul

Development of an innovative, modular and compact sorption storage system (a so-called thermochemical storage) and demonstration using two use cases

Schematische Darstellung von unterschiedlichen Gebäuden (Entladestation für LKW, Wohnhaus, Bürogebäude) mit PV-Anlagen auf dem Dach, von Ladestationen für unterschiedliche E-Fahrzeuge und

GAMES – Grid Aware Mobility and Energy Sharing

GAMES explores how digitalization enables e-fleets to meet mobility needs and create new revenues through flexibility services.

Zwei Bilder von Thermen aus Vogelperspektive

GEO.MAT

Decarbonisation of thermal baths and increasing the efficiency of geothermal energy systems with the help of heat pump technologies (planned implementation at two demo sites)

Schematische Darstellung von Solaranalgen, Windrädern und Wasserkraft

Green the Flex

Innovative approaches to increasing flexibility of the electricity market: shifting the electricity consumption of households to times when sufficient electricity (ideally 100% green electricity) is available

H2REAL

Establishment of a “Hydrogen Valley”: implementation and demonstration of an integrated value chain for the production, storage, distribution and consumption of green hydrogen (H2)

Heat Water Storage Pooling

Development of a concept for an optimal management of hot water storage tanks on the basis of a flexible pooling approach and test operation in the wind region Burgenland

Hybrid LSC

Local Sustainable Communities should maximise the benefits at the higher system level through a holistic approach to sustainability

Hybrid District Heating DEMO

Developing innovative business models in connection with the energy source wind for a hybrid district heating system at the location Neusiedl am See and testing in practice

Hybrid storage system Theiss

Development and implementation of an innovative hybrid storage system, consisting of a thermal and an electrical battery storage system, in Lower Austria

NETSE

User-oriented development of technologies and services for energy communities: solutions for optimal planning and operational management of the energy community

Open Data Platform

Development of a publicly accessible web platform for the energy sector to provide easy access to and an overview of relevant data and interrelationships in the energy system

Smartwatch mit Wetteranzeige auf Handgelenk

PersonAI

Using the further development of AI technologies to increase energy efficiency in the building sector: development of AI-based personal comfort models

PnP Control Tabs

Development of a plug-and-play control strategy for energy-flexible buildings with a focus on heat pumps: combination of heat pumps with thermally activated components (TABS)

QuantEEFlex – Quantifying the economic value of energy flexibility in urban districts

Flexibility potential and grid-aware operation of districts with a focus on local heating grids

R2EC – Regional Renewable Energy Cells

Development of a scalable system for decentralised, interacting energy cells: research into regional energy cells in three model energy regions in Austria

Schematische Darstellung eines hohen Gebäudes, welches gerade von außen saniert wird mit einzelnen Bauelementen

RENVELOPE

Development and demonstration of a cost-effective complete solution for serial, multifunctional CO₂-neutral and recyclable building renovation (Energy Adaptive Shell)

DEMO RENVELOPE – Serial building refurbishment of the vocational school in Knittelfeld

Application of “RENVELOPE - Energy Adaptive Shell” concept to school building

Schematische Darstellung eines Gebäudes, das gerade saniert wird, mit Indikation "Demo-Projekt"

DEMO RENVELOPE – Circular building renovation of an apartment building in Vienna

Application of the “RENVELOPE - Energy Adaptive Shell” concept to a multifamily residential building

Schematische Querschnittdarstellung eines unterirdischen Großwasserwärmespeichers

ScaleUp

The first urban underground large-scale water heat storage system: research into the possibilities of constructing an underground heat storage facility to decarbonise district heating systems

Große Batterien mit roten und schwarzen Kabeln in einem Raum

SecondLifeBatteries4Storage

Reuse of batteries that have already been used in the electromobility sector: examination of the batteries for remaining lifetime and usability on the basis of a newly developed system

Garagenplatz mit Lademöglichkeit für E-Fahrzeuge

SmaChaCo – Smart Charging Community

Establishment of intelligent energy communities (EC) through the integration of intelligent and bidirectional charging infrastructure

Kleinstädtische Wohngegend mit Häusern und Bäumen und mit einem Wald im Hintergrund

Smart City Neudörfl – RES² Community

Formation of an energy community and coordinated energy flow optimisation using heating and cooling as well as storage and flexibility options

Schematische Darstellung von Hügeln mit Windrädern

Space4Wind

Combination of earth observation andnumerical flow simulation: optimised yield forecasts for wind turbines based on digital surface models (DSM)

Spatial Energy Planning

Development of a spatially optimised heat supply infrastructure taking into account the potentials of renewable energy and technological options

Netzwerk aus blauen Linien mit Pins in grün, türkis und rot mit unterschiedlichen Icons (Fahrrad, PV-Anlage, Windräder, Heizwerk, Ladestation für E-Fahrzeuge, P+R) vor dem Hintergrund von Ortschaften zwischen Feldern und Bergen

Spatial Energy Planning II

Coordination of sustainable energy infrastructures based on the information system of SEP I: Spatial Energy Planning in the heating, electricity and transport sectors

ThermaFLEX

Integration of various flexibility measures in district heating networks to increase the share of renewable energy and testing in several demonstration projects

Salzburg Absorption Heat Pump

THERMAFLEX DEMO PROJECT: Analysis of flexibility measures to demonstrate the industrial applicability of absorption heat pumps

Waste heat recovery from thermal water – Therme Wien

THERMAFLEX DEMO PROJECT: Utilisation of the waste heat stored in the thermal water

Heating and cooling with wastewater – Wien Kanal

THERMAFLEX DEMO PROJECT: Implementation of an innovative energetic use of waste heat from wastewater for heating and cooling

Feld mit Solaranlagen mit Indikation "Demo-Projekt"

Large Scale Solar Integration Mürzzuschlag

THERMAFLEX DEMO PROJECT: Integration of a large solar system into the heating network

Modernization & heat pump integration in the Saalfelden heating plant

THERMAFLEX DEMO PROJECT: Increased efficiency of the biomass boiler

Foto einer Stadt mit einem großen mit Indikation "Demo-Projekt"

Wien Spittelau High Temperature Heat Pump

THERMAFLEX DEMONSTRATION PROJECT: Utilisation of waste heat from the flue gas condensation of the incineration plant as an energy source for a high-temperature heat pump

Greeen Energy Lab Projekt Virtuelles Heizwerk Gleisdorf

Virtual heating plant Gleisdorf

THERMAFLEX DEMO PROJECT: Realisation of heat demand scenarios and development plans including all relevant and available local heat sources

Green Energy Lab Projekt 100% Renewable Disctrict Heating Leibnitz

100 % Renewable District Heating Leibnitz

THERMAFLEX DEMO PROJECT: Expansion of the district heating supply for the city of Leibnitz and the surrounding communities - with 100% renewable energy

UCERS

Greater involvement of participants and freely available data platform for energy communities of the future: Research using three test beds in Lower Austria and in Styria

Schematische Darstellung einer Person, die auf einen Kreis zeigt, von dem Linien mit weiteren Kreisen mit Schlagwörtern (Planning, User Feedback, Control, KPI, Fault Detection) hinweggehen. Im Hintergrund sieht man eine schematische Darstellung von einer Stadt mit dem Ausdruck Stakeholder Involvement auf einer Straße

UserGRIDs

Development and demonstration of digital energy services to reduce greenhouse gas emissions on a research and teaching campus of Graz University of Technology

Zukunftsquartier 2.0

Development of a concept for the grid-supporting integration of innovative (positive energy) districts with high on-site energy generation into the existing grid infrastructure (electricity and district heating)

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