The ENsource ZAFH project – A ZAFH is an inter-institutional research network comprising several universities of applied sciences (UAS), universities and non-university research institutions. In the ZAFH “Urban Energy Systems and Resource Efficiency – ENsource”, Reutlingen University, Aalen University and Rottenburg University of Applied Sciences are joined by five other universities of applied sciences, two universities (the University of Stuttgart and the University of Freiburg) and the Centre for Solar Energy and Hydrogen Research Baden-Württemberg (ZSW). In order to utilise the highest possible proportion of renewable energies whilst maximising energy efficiency, all these subsystems must be suitably networked via information technology, and the temporal demand and production profiles must be intelligently coordinated using available storage and load management potentials. Within ENsource, initial methods for optimising planning processes are being developed and tested on a case-by-case basis within the context of case study scenarios. The research activities of the Service Science Research Group within the project focused on the development of innovative business models and information systems for urban energy systems. As part of the research, software-based tools were developed for the simulation and validation of network business models, as well as for deriving information system architectures from the business models.
The project results are summarised in detail in the book „Urbane Energiesysteme und Ressourceneffizienz - ENsource‘’. This book is open access and can be downloaded directly from the publisher. DOI: 10.24406/ise-n-621593
