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Energy transition 2025: Braunschweig is focusing on groundbreaking projects!
The TU Braunschweig provides information about current events, research projects and initiatives on the energy transition until June 2025.
Energy transition 2025: Braunschweig is focusing on groundbreaking projects!
On March 15, 2025, the Technical University of Braunschweig will look back on an active week full of developments and projects. A central topic is the research project “Connect2Transform” (C2T), which has been progressing rapidly in Bahnstadt since March 11th. Funded with 3.4 million euros by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection (BMWK), it aims to establish the Braunschweiger Bahnstadt as a real-world laboratory for the energy transition. This project is part of Germany's broader strategy that aims to achieve a greenhouse gas-neutral society by 2045 and thus implements the requirements of the federal government's climate protection plan, which refers to the Paris Climate Agreement.
In addition to C2T, the third funding period of the Open Hybrid LabFactory research campus in Wolfsburg was also initiated. Partners in this innovative project are well-known institutions such as Volkswagen and the Fraunhofer Society. The aim is to develop measures for a sustainable circular economy in the automotive industry. This is directly related to the energy transition, which requires a fundamental shift in energy supply towards renewable sources.
Innovations in coastal protection and wind energy
Another notable project is the collaboration with the Leichtweiß Institute for Hydraulic Engineering to improve dune dike systems, called “DuneFront”. Here, 18 partners are working on innovative solutions to optimize coastal protection. In another important area, offshore wind energy, the Leichtweiß Institute has published a study on color particles from offshore wind farms. This research aims to ensure that the environmental impacts of wind power are taken into account.
The energy transition is not just limited to the land-based wind power sector. EnBW is working with the “Nezzy²” project to test “floating” technology in the Baltic Sea in order to develop new offshore space potential at greater water depths. These tests are carried out on a 1:10 scale and are planned to continue on the coast of China at full scale. The development of this technology could be crucial to use wind energy more efficiently and thus contribute to achieving climate goals.
Sustainability and educational opportunities
The TU Braunschweig is also strongly committed to promoting sustainability aspects in teaching and studies. As part of this effort, an online survey for teachers will be conducted to determine the connection between UN Sustainable Development Goals and teaching content. In addition, the TUmorrow Awards 2025 will award awards for innovative projects in the areas of sustainability, which underlines the importance of the topic at the university.
The university is also preparing numerous events, including a community café to avoid waste and a presentation of the results of the Future Mobility Laboratory. The latter takes place on March 20th and is dedicated to topics such as autonomous driving and new business models. These events offer a platform for exchange between students, researchers and the general public, which further consolidates the role of TU Braunschweig as a place of knowledge and innovation.
The measures and projects at TU Braunschweig and beyond are part of a broader movement towards a more sustainable future based on the principles of renewable energy, which not only supports climate protection, but also protects the natural environment.