Fraunhofer Center Digital Energy

Digitization and IT Security for Sustainable Energy Systems

The Fraunhofer Center for Digital Energy brings together leading experts from Fraunhofer and RWTH Aachen University in the fields of computer science, energy technology, and IT security research to promote a manageable digitization of energy systems. We develop IT solutions that support a sustainable transformation to a decarbonized and integrated energy system.

Our services include the research and development of new technologies, education and training to attract and train qualified personnel as well as testing and inspection services to ensure that research results can be integrated into products and services.

News

29.1.2026

AI-Backbone for the Energy System

Prof. Antonello Monti discussed on the topic of AI in the energy system at the Handelsblatt Energy Summit 2026.

2.12.2025

int:net Final Review

The final review of the EU-project highlighted key results such as EMINENT, IntMAS and the IntPPC.

31.10.2025

Open Platform for Wind-forecasting

New tool offers pan-European wind forecasts and promotes data sharing through crowd-sourcing.

19.9.2025

DACH+ Energy Informatics 2025

The DACH+ Energy Informatics Conference 2025 took place in Aachen from 17 -19 September.

Research for Businesses

 

Data & Artificial Intelligence

We enable efficient, interoperable, and secure handling of data from energy systems.

Automation & Control Technology

We develop scalable, modular IT and OT solutions for stable, flexible grid and plant operations.

IT Security for Critical Infrastructures

We make energy systems resilient against cyberattacks through practical security solutions from research and development.

Digital Infrastructures & Platform Technologies

We research and design modern information and communication solutions that support today’s and tomorrow’s energy systems.

Digital Business Models & Market Integration

We develop IT solutions for innovative market mechanisms and value creation models in a decarbonized and digitized energy economy.