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News about the KIT Energy Center
KIT Energy Research at the Hannover Messe 2026 Four energy exhibits with commercialization potential: At the 2026 Hannover Messe, KIT will showcase technologies for hydrogen, fusion, and power-to-chemicals. The team from the KIT Center for Energy will be on site in Hall 11 at Booth B06. Learn more
KIT Partnerships: Delegation Trip to Canada In March 2026, KIT further expanded its research collaborations with leading universities in Canada. With a broad-based delegation, the KIT Energy Center provided impetus for new strategic partnerships for both researchers and administrative staff. Learn more
Strategic Exchange with Siemens Energy at KIT A delegation from Siemens Energy visited KIT to explore areas of joint research—ranging from AI-driven materials development to grid resilience—and to further expand their collaboration. Learn more
TU9 Policy Briefing: KIT’s Contributions to the Energy Transition The new TU9 Policy Briefing 3 brings together key insights on the energy transition. The KIT Center for Energy contributes expertise on energy storage, system integration, efficiency technologies, and societal issues to the joint analysis. Learn more
Visit of Tsinghua University to KIT From January 19 to 21, 2026, a delegation from Tsinghua University visited KIT to strengthen scientific cooperation in the field of energy. Learn more
Parliamentary Breakfast on Energy in Stuttgart Science meets politics: At a parliamentary breakfast in Stuttgart, the KIT Center for Energy shared the latest findings from energy research with members of parliament. Learn more
FPSKA Workshop Connects Energy Industry and Research Participants from academia and the local energy sector came together at the research partnership’s matching workshop on Campus Nord to discuss current challenges and generate new ideas for research and the energy transition. Learn more
Talks with the Ambassador of Oman Inspiring visit: H.E. Maithaa Saif Majid Al Mahrouqui, Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to Germany, visits KIT for talks on energy, hydrogen, and cooperation. Learn more
Visit from Western University (Canada) to KIT: MoU and double degree New impetus for international cooperation and engineering education: President Alan Shepard and Vice-President Dave Muir met with Vice-President Thomas Hirth to further expand the strategic partnership. Learn more
KIT Centres retreat on the Zugspitze The management teams of the KIT Centres met at the Schneefernerhaus for their annual closed-door meeting. The focus was on strategic orientation and event planning for 2026. Learn more
Exchanging insights with Prof. Hsiau (Taiwan) Exchange on energy research and NetZero targets, tour of HYKA and the Energy Lab Learn more
Trip to Namibia to establish a green hydrogen economy Participation in the BW-i delegation trip to Namibia in September. The focus was on cooperation in hydrogen and energy technology. Discussions with universities, ministries and industry partners opened up new perspectives for joint research and training projects. Learn more
Visit by the FDP/DVP parliamentary group We see the exchange of knowledge with politics and society as a key cross-cutting task. We were therefore delighted by the interest shown by politicians in Baden-Württemberg in our energy research. Learn more
3. Perowskit-Workshop in Baden-Württemberg am KIT further information
Conference "Mein Beitrag zur Energiewende" further information
Workshop "Power-to-Molecules" further information
Research Bridges Between KIT and Taiwan further information
Siemens Energy CEO visits KIT On January 29, Prof. Dr. Thomas Hirth, Vice President of KIT, had the pleasure of welcoming Dr.-Ing. Christian Bruch, CEO of the multinational DAX company Siemens Energy, at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), KIT Campus North. He was accompanied by a high-profile delegation of prominent executives, including Vinod Philip, Member of the Executive Board, and Prof. Dr. Iliana Portugues, Vice President Innovation Center Berlin. further information
Kyoto Fusioneering Partners with KIT to Accelerate the Development of Fusion Energy Kyoto Fusioneering Ltd. (KF) and the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) have entered into a strategic partnership through a Cooperation Agreement to advance research and development in fusion power plant technologies. KF, a global pioneer in fusion solutions, collaborates with KIT, a leading German research institution in fusion, to accelerate the realization of commercially viable fusion energy solutions. further information
Condolences for Prof. Dr.-Ing. Robert Stieglitz The KIT Energy Center says goodbye to Professor Dr.-Ing. Robert Stieglitz, who died suddenly and unexpectedly on December 6th, 2023 at the age of 58. further information
Energiegespräch mit Dr. Walter Tromm Der wissenschaftliche Sprecher des KIT-Zentrums Energie, Dr. Thomas Walter Tromm, unterhielt sich mit Prof. Eduard Heindl in der Reihe "Energiegespräch" über Kernenergie, Reaktortypen, Fusion und Solarenergie. Hier finden Sie das komplette Interview zum Anhören und Anschauen. link to the YouTube video
Erna-Scheffler-Förderpreis für Dr. Martha Frysztacki Wir gratulieren Frau Dr. Martha Frysztacki herzlich zur Auszeichnung mit dem Erna-Scheffler-Förderpreis 2023 für ihre Doktorarbeit! further information
Low-cost photoreactors for highly photon/energy-efficient solar-driven synthesis Find an exciting new paper in Joule on the design of highly efficient low-cost photoreactors resulting from recent work at IMVT. Full Article in Joule CellPress
What is EERA JP ES about? Myriam E. Gil Bardají (KIT), Coordinator of EERA JP-ES Energy Storage, gives you a brief overview of what is EERA's Joint Programme on Energy Storage all about. If you're interested in learning more about energy storage and its role in shaping the future energy system in Europe, check out also the website: EERA Joint Programme Energy Storage weitere Informationen
Ministerpräsident Kretschmann besucht das KIT-Zentrum Energie auf der Hannover Messe 2023 Das KIT-Zentrum Energie präsentiert sich auf der Hannover Messe 2023 am Stand Energy Solutions (Halle 13, Stand C70) und wird von Ministerpräsident Kretschmann honoriert. weitere Informationen
Herr Dr. Emil Kraft hat den EEX Group Excellence Award erhalten. Das KIT-Zentrum Energie freut sich, bekannt zu geben, dass Herr Dr. Emil Kraft vom Institut für Industriebetriebslehre und Industrielle Produktion (IIP) am KIT den EEX Group Excellence Award erhalten hat. Wir gratulieren herzlich! further information

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