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How digitisation will shape the energy system of the future and what successful business models will look like – at the EWI Energy Conference, experts* discussed the German government’s climate package and the future of the European energy market.

In order to reduce CO₂ emissions in the long term, targeted incentive programs and tax write-offs are needed in addition to CO₂ pricing. EWI and FiFo Köln calculate moderate additional costs for example households.

An analysis by dena and EWI shows clear deficits in renewable energy expansion and in the transport, buildings and industry sectors.

EWI analysed the effects of a coal phase-out by 2038 on the electricity market, CO₂ emissions and selected industries on behalf of the State of NRW.

For one week, young scientists from all over the world discussed energy economics and digitisation. In the subsequent PASS workshop, they presented their own papers. The winners of PowerTAC have also been announced.

In cooperation with the Business School of the University of Cologne, EWI offers an on-the-job training about “Smart Energy”. This Smart Energy Certificate Programme examines the complex role digital transformation plays in energy production, distribution and consumption.