Energy and environment

Projects investigating energy supply, resource use and the environmental impact of technology

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Recycling-Logo (Kreis aus grünen Pfeilen)
How can recycling get better?

In search of strategies and instruments of an improved reuse of plastic, construction and electronic waste.

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Ein Wasserstoffspeicher mit Windrädern und Photovoltaikanlage vor blauem Himmel mit Schäfchenwolken audioundwerbung/123rf.com
Hydrogen partnerships with developing countries

How can the potential of hydrogen partnerships with developing countries be realised and the associated risks minimised?

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Hintergrundbild: Nahaufnahme eines sich drehenden Ventilators iodrakon/iStock
Sustainable Cooling

How can the growing demand for cooling and air conditioning be met in a sustainable way? The project presents innovations and strategies for sustainable cooling.

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Bioliq Anlage Anlage Bioliq Biokraftstoff Biomasse Campus Nord CN Forschung Fabrik Großanlage Bio Wissenschaft biologisch Nachhaltigkeit umweltfreundlich Energie Licht Lichter bioliqSyncrude Synthesegas Dimethylether Benzin Energylab
Climate-neutral primary industry 2045

In search of alternative technology paths in the emission-intensive basic industries in Germany until 2045.

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Nahaufnahme eines Computerchips mit dem Icon eines grünen Blattes in der Mitte
On the way to Green IT?

A project on the energy consumption of digitisation and how it can be made more efficient from an environmental point of view.

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Intelligent energy saving in construction

An assessment of energy saving technologies in the building sector

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News on the topic
Cover: TAB-Fokus no.44: Strategies and instruments  for improving the use of recycled matierialsHow to improve the use of recycled materials in Germany

Only a small part of the German economy's demand for raw materials is covered by recycled materials. Using plastic packaging, electrical appliances and building materials as examples, the TAB report highlights the requirements for increased use of recycled materials and identifies policy options. 

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View of Wendelstein 7x, the stellarator fusion device in GreifswaldStudy launch: Knowledge gaps and research needs on the way to a fusion power plant

Recent advances in plasma physics have raised hopes of a new era in energy production. In addition to technological issues, the focus is on the economic, environmental and social aspects of potential fusion power plants.

More05.12.2023 | Projects
Cover-TKP-64-68 CollageFrom the 'bicycle revolution' to hypersonic weapons and space-based power generation

New topic profiles from horizon scanning provide a concise overview of the opportunities and risks of new technologies and concepts, and stimulate future research and innovation.

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Cover Kurzstudie Nr. 4: Sustainable CoolingSustainable Cooling in Germany: Status quo and future perspectives

Sustainable cooling is a complex task that requires cooperation between politics, society, industry and science. The TAB study highlights the interaction between climate change and cooling demand and shows how sustainable technological and non-technological innovations and cooling strategies can look like.

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Projects on the topic

Publications on the topic


2022
2021
Paving the way to a sustainability assessment of farming systems. TAB-Fokus
Meyer, R.; Priefer, C.; Sauter, A.
2021, May. Büro für Technikfolgen-Abschätzung beim Deutschen Bundestag (TAB) Full textFull text of the publication as PDF document
2020
Light pollution - extent, effects and approaches. TAB-Fokus
Schröter-Schlaack, C.; Revermann, C.; Schulte-Römer, N.
2020, June. Büro für Technikfolgen-Abschätzung beim Deutschen Bundestag (TAB) Full textFull text of the publication as PDF document
New Space – new dynamics in space exploration. TAB-Fokus
Kind, S.; Jetzke, T.; Nögel, L.; Bovenschulte, M.; Ferdinand, J.-P.
2020. Büro für Technikfolgen-Abschätzung beim Deutschen Bundestag (TAB) Full textFull text of the publication as PDF document
2019
Climate neutral truck traffic due to algae-based fuels? TAB-Fokus
Schröter-Schlaack, C.; Revermann, C.; Grünwald, R.
2019, June. Büro für Technikfolgen-Abschätzung beim Deutschen Bundestag (TAB) Full textFull text of the publication as PDF document
2015
Opportunities and criteria for a sustainability label. TAB-Fokus
Revermann, C.; Petermann, T.; Poetzsch, M.
2015, February. Büro für Technikfolgen-Abschätzung beim Deutschen Bundestag (TAB) Full textFull text of the publication as PDF document
Valorization of Biodiversity. TAB-Fokus
Kehl, C.
2015, January. Büro für Technikfolgen-Abschätzung beim Deutschen Bundestag (TAB) Full textFull text of the publication as PDF document
2014
Climate Engineering. TAB-Fokus
Caviezel, C.; Revermann, C.
2014, March. Büro für Technikfolgen-Abschätzung beim Deutschen Bundestag (TAB) Full textFull text of the publication as PDF document
2012
Electric mobility concepts and their significance for the economy, society and the environment. Summary
Peters, A.; Doll, C.; Kley, F.; Plötz, P.; Sauer, A.; Schade, W.; Thielmann, A.; Wietschel, M.; Zanker, C.
2012. Büro für Technikfolgen-Abschätzung beim Deutschen Bundestag (TAB). doi:10.5445/IR/1000137309Full textFull text of the publication as PDF document
Future of the automobile industry. Summary
Schade, W.; Zanker, C.; Kühn, A.; Kinkel, S.; Jäger, A.; Hettesheimer, T.; Schmall, T.
2012. Büro für Technikfolgen-Abschätzung beim Deutschen Bundestag (TAB). doi:10.5445/IR/1000137311Full textFull text of the publication as PDF document
Renewable energy sources to secure the base load in electricity supply. Summary
Grünwald, R.; Ragwitz, M.; Sensfuß, F.; Winkler, J.
2012. Büro für Technikfolgen-Abschätzung beim Deutschen Bundestag (TAB). doi:10.5445/IR/1000137565Full textFull text of the publication as PDF document
2007
2005
Precision Agriculture. Summary
Rösch, C.; Dusseldorp, M.; Meyer, R.
2005. Büro für Technikfolgen-Abschätzung beim Deutschen Bundestag (TAB). doi:10.5445/IR/1000137991Full textFull text of the publication as PDF document
Internet and Democracy. Summary
Grunwald, A.; Banse, G.; Coenen, C.; Hennen, L.
2005. Büro für Technikfolgen-Abschätzung beim Deutschen Bundestag (TAB). doi:10.5445/IR/1000137536Full textFull text of the publication as PDF document
Future trends in tourism. Summary
Petermann, T.; Revermann, C.; Scherz, C.
2005. Büro für Technikfolgen-Abschätzung beim Deutschen Bundestag (TAB). doi:10.5445/IR/1000137535Full textFull text of the publication as PDF document
Reduction of land use rate. Summary
Jörissen, J.; Coenen, R.
2005. Büro für Technikfolgen-Abschätzung beim Deutschen Bundestag (TAB). doi:10.5445/IR/1000137539Full textFull text of the publication as PDF document
2004
Lighter-than-air technology. Summary
Grünwald, R.; Oertel, D.
2004. Büro für Technikfolgen-Abschätzung beim Deutschen Bundestag (TAB). doi:10.5445/IR/1000137541Full textFull text of the publication as PDF document
2003
Nanotechnology. Summary
Paschen, H.; Coenen, C.; Fleischer, T.; Grünwald, R.; Oertel, D.; Revermann, C.
2003. Büro für Technikfolgen-Abschätzung beim Deutschen Bundestag (TAB). doi:10.5445/IR/1000137618Full textFull text of the publication as PDF document
Possibilities for geothermal electricity generation in Germany. Summary
Paschen, H.; Oertel, D.; Grünwald, R.
2003. Büro für Technikfolgen-Abschätzung beim Deutschen Bundestag (TAB). doi:10.5445/IR/1000137627Full textFull text of the publication as PDF document
2000
Fuel cell technology. Summary
Oertel, D.; Fleischer, T.
2000. Büro für Technikfolgen-Abschätzung beim Deutschen Bundestag (TAB). doi:10.5445/IR/1000137708Full textFull text of the publication as PDF document
Elements of a Strategy for a Sustainable Energy Supply. Summary
Paschen, H.; Oertel, D.; Grünwald, R.; Fleischer, T.
2000. Büro für Technikfolgen-Abschätzung beim Deutschen Bundestag (TAB). doi:10.5445/IR/1000137705Full textFull text of the publication as PDF document
1998
Options to relieve the transport network and to shift road traffic to environmentally sounder means of traffic. Summary
Halbritter, G.; Bräutigam, R.; Fleischer, T.; Klein-Vielhauer, S.; Kupsch, C.; Paschen, H.
1998. Büro für Technikfolgen-Abschätzung beim Deutschen Bundestag (TAB). doi:10.5445/IR/1000137915Full textFull text of the publication as PDF document
Genetic engineering, breeding and biodiversity. Summary
Meyer, R.; Revermann, C.; Sauter, A.
1998. Büro für Technikfolgen-Abschätzung beim Deutschen Bundestag (TAB). doi:10.5445/IR/1000137916Full textFull text of the publication as PDF document