Research focus

Energy and environment

Our research spectrum combines technical innovation (extraction, storage, use) with social responsibility (environment & health) and economic expertise (energy economics).

Research focus on energy and the environment

Reliable, affordable and environmentally friendly

This is how energy supply should be. This is why the employees in this research focus area are involved in interdisciplinary joint projects. Central topics are the generation and provision of energy with regard to resource conservation, environmental protection and climate neutrality.

The scientists at the HSZG tackle energy and environmental engineering problems on the basis of long-established expertise. The spectrum ranges from the optimization of power plant processes to automation technology and biotechnology.

In addition, interdisciplinary research groups are investigating the social aspects and acceptance problems of the energy transition.

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Our research topics in energy and the environment

Research and transfer projects as PDF
Access to all project data

Search for specific topics, keywords or institutes. Our Research Information System (FIS) offers you free access to all ongoing and completed research, development and transfer projects.

The brains behind the research

Excellent research is the result of exchange. Our team combines expertise from our faculties and our institutes: from power plant technology and biotechnology to digital grid control. Whether you are looking for a project partner for the energy transition or have a technical question: Here you will find the experts who are driving forward the topic of "Energy and Environment" at the HSZG.

Your contact in the research focus area

Photo: Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Tobias Zschunke
Forschungsschwerpunktsprecher
Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil.
Tobias Zschunke
Institute of Process Engineering, Process Automation and Metrology
02763 Zittau
Theodor-Körner-Allee 8
Building Z IVc, Room C1.01
Upper floor
+49 3583 612-4843