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Finishing sprint for the Kopernikus projects is on

After ten years, the Kopernikus projects are heading for the finish line in 2026. While the researchers continue to seek answers to questions relating to the energy transition until the end, the most important results are expected in the middle of the year. The projects will present these at their joint symposium. Significant changes will also affect this website, which will shift its focus from project descriptions to a repository of findings and lessons learned.

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P2X Lecture Series: Learn more!

What is Power-to-X, and what can it be used for? How far has research progressed in this area? These and many more specific questions will be answered in the P2X Lecture Series, with newly updated content, available until 29 January 2026. Students, experts and anyone else who is curious are invited to listen in. All you need is a knowledge of English, a desire to take a deep dive into research topics in this field – and to have registered for free. Everything you need to know is available here.

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Power2Change: Touring Exhibition in Wismar until April 2026

The travelling exhibition whose, content the Kopernikus Projects helped to shape through their research, has been touring Germany since the summer of 2022 – and, since 2025, in a further updated edition that reflects the cutting edge of current science. Until 12 April 2026, it will take up residence at the phanTechnikum in Wismar, marking its ninth stop on the journey. Click here for more details (in German).

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Ariadne Analysis: Plug-in Hybrids Emit More CO₂ Than Expected

Plug-in hybrid vehicles are often seen as a bridging technology on the path to climate-neutral mobility - but new data reveal that in practice, they are rarely charged and emit significantly more CO₂ than officially reported. A recent analysis by the Ariadne project warns of the consequences for the EU’s climate targets and calls for stricter regulations. The full study is available in English, with a short summary provided in German. Find out more here.

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Kopernikus Dialogue Room Touring Germany

Imagine being able to walk up to a researcher and ask your own question about the energy transition - openly and unfiltered. Could it really be that simple? Absolutely! The Kopernikus Projects are making a new kind of dialogue possible with an inflatable room that's on its way through Germany. In these conversations, visitors get to hear “fresh from the lab” insights and are invited to form their own opinions and gain a better understanding of the energy transition. Find out more here (in German).

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New Animated Videos Explain the Kopernikus Projects

The Kopernikus Projects are helping to shape Germany’s Energy Transition and move the country towards climate neutrality – a complex task that calls for explanation. To make their goals and methods more accessible, the consortium of science, industry and civil society has produced five animated explainer videos – now also available in English. The main video here introduces the overall programme; videos on the four pillars of Kopernikus are linked below and on the project pages.

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P2X: Breakthrough in Synthesising Kerosene

P2X researchers recently hit an important milestone: they have combined the highly efficient co-electrolysis process to synthesise sustainable aviation fuel on an industrial scale for the first time. This innovation reduces energy requirements while maximising CO2 utilisation. The technology aims to enable the production of sustainable kerosene on a tonne scale. Read more here (in German).

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With search function: All Kopernikus publications at a glance

Seek and you shall find: The biblical saying now also applies to the publications of the Kopernikus projects. They are gathered in a searchable overview table - even with keyword search. The advantage is obvious: it is no longer necessary to search through the publications on the individual project pages. The publications are "business cards" for the progress and results of the Kopernikus projects. Those interested can find them here.

THE KOPERNIKUS PROJECTS WELCOME YOU!

Rethinking Germany’s energy system and finding answers to the challenges of the energy transition – that is the bold mission of the Kopernikus Projects. On these pages, you can learn more about the four main pillars of our work. The Kopernikus Projects make a vital contribution to helping Germany achieve its climate targets by 2045.

THESE ARE THE KOPERNIKUS PROJECTS

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Welcome to Ariadne!

Guiding the way through the Energy Transition maze

Discover how Ariadne supports political decision-making with a wealth of studies and analyses – preparing, informing, and reflecting on key choices. Learn how the "Transformation Tracker" provides a clear snapshot of the current state of the energy transition, and why public attitudes are a crucial component in our research. For more: click here. Explore Ariadne in our explainer video.

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Welcome to ENSURE!

Thinking power grids for tomorrow’s energy system

Find out how ENSURE links laboratory capacities through real-time co-simulation, what advantages Europe’s largest simulation network for energy infrastructures offers, and how purpose-built algorithms help assess the condition of distribution grids and improve operational management. For more, click here. Or watch the explainer video to learn more about ENSURE.

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Welcome to P2X!

Towards a post-fossil era for chemicals and fuels

Discover how P2X is accelerating hydrogen production by significantly reducing iridium use in PEM electrolysers, how the project has advanced the creation of standard-compliant fuels from water and CO₂, and what milestone it sets for scaling up CO₂ electrolysis. For more, click here. Watch the explainer video to learn more about P2X.

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Welcome to SynErgie!

Flexible industry for a stable energy supply

Explore how the model region of Augsburg is providing new insights into the flexibility of energy-intensive processes, how a dual-fuel furnace helps to balance fluctuations in electricity supply, and how digital tools enable factories to align their energy consumption with real-time availability. For more, click here. Watch the explainer video to learn more about SynErgie.

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