Knowledge transfer

Knowledge transfer is a central part of our work.

We are happy to pass on our expertise on the topics of large solar thermal systems, shallow geothermal energy, large heat storage, simulation, integrated systems and heating networks and energy-conscious behaviour to the market.

To succeed in knowledge transfer, we first adapt the often complex scientific context and adequately “translate” it for the respective target group.

Target group-oriented knowledge transfer

Our target groups can vary depending on the topic: the respective professional audience, investors, local authorities, interested citizens, participants in cooperatives or community energy projects or even political players.

The forms of knowledge transfer can be very different:

• Specialist advice for individual stakeholders
• Presentations, training courses and participation in specialist events
• Printed articles and brochures
• Web-based knowledge databases and webinars
• Web-based calculation tools
• Modern cross media, social media and videos
• Participation in working groups of the International Energy Agency (IEA), national and international committees
• Advice and expert opinions for funding bodies and political decision-makers

Knowledge transfer in the form of a “science slam”

Making complex knowledge usable

We use simplified formulas to make technical correlations, which we develop with the help of simulations and analyses, usable in practice – this is also part of our knowledge transfer.

One example is the calculation programme Scenocalc for District Heating for simple rough dimensioning of large solar thermal systems in district heating. With over 1500 downloads, SCFW is very well used on the market. More such simplified calculation programmes will follow.

Click here to download ScenoCalc for District Heating free of charge.

Would you like to decarbonize your district heating, but don’t yet know exactly how?

Click here to find several online tools that were developed in the RES-DHC project.