In Transition to a Pure Green Energy Economy at Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences

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The prospects of an energy system and a whole economy relying solely on renewable energy is the topic of the 2021 Hessen International Summer University "In Transition to a Pure Green Energy Economy" at Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences. The Hessen International Summer University Darmstadt brings together technical and business perspectives and focuses especially on three challenges on the way towards a green energy economy: 1. Transforming supply: Competitiveness of renewable energies and regimes of promoting them Potentials for different renewable technologies Challenges of an ever-increasing share of renewables for the energy system 2. Transforming demand: Flexibilities of different consumer groups and demand side management as business cases Smart grids, meters and devices: Redesigning the electric infrastructure Electric mobility as changing factor for the energy industry 3. Transforming business: New players, new roles, new business models in the power industry The future of gas in a pure green energy economy Is the â€œprosumerâ€ the new ideal of the energy system of the future? Learning Objectives: A pure green energy economy Driving forces, ingredients and status quo International and national political aims Technological and economic transition pathways The programme combines scientific knowledge taught in English with hands-on experiences during field trips to companies and public institutions. Students will have the opportunity to establish valuable contacts for their future careers. To complement the classroom work, excursions to near and distant sights, cultural learning and lots of leisure activities outside the classroom are included in the programme. Past academic excursions (same or similar excursions will be offered in 2021): EUREF-Campus, Berlin: A real-world "laboratory" for the energy revolution with over 150 companies and start-ups working on the campus area with its own innovative and CO2-neutral energy concept Vattenfall Power Plant, Berlin: Vattenfall is currently building the biggest power-to-heat complex in Germany. BMW Welt, Munich, BMWi exhibition: BMWâ€™s vision of the future of mobility with pure electric vehicles and autonomous driving Deutsches Museum, Munich, Exhibition: Energy German language courses: In addition to the academic seminars, all students attend intensive German language courses. These courses are offered at three different levels (ranging from beginner to intermediate). Participants will have the opportunity to practise their language skills with German students who also attend the International Summer University Darmstadt. Join the Hessen International Summer University Darmstadt and spend an unforgettable summer in Germany!