Energy Meteorology and Complex Energy Networks

The global shift to renewable energy presents both a vital opportunity and significant technical challenges. This seminar offers a holistic view of future energy systems shaped by natural conditions, emphasizing a synergistic approach that integrates meteorology and energy technology. The goal is to develop advanced, adaptive solutions that enhance the use of weather-dependent renewable energy sources — particularly wind and solar — in both short-term operations and long-term climate planning.

Energy meteorology plays a central role by applying weather and climate science to energy system design, forecasting, and management. Using tools like satellite data, sensor networks, and predictive models enables accurate forecasting of renewable energy production and demand. This supports efficient grid operations, real-time supply-demand balancing, optimal siting of renewable infrastructure, and climate adaptation strategies. It also improves the reliability of overhead line operations that are sensitive to weather conditions.

Evolving energy networks are essential for managing the variability and geographic dispersion of renewables. Challenges include grid stability, transmission constraints, storage needs, and regulatory delays. Modernizing infrastructure and aligning policies are key to delivering clean energy reliably and efficiently.

The seminar will explore these interconnected themes, focusing not only on wind and solar but also touching on other renewable sources. It is designed for early-career researchers, PhD candidates, and master’s students in physics, meteorology, and related fields, offering them insights into interdisciplinary strategies needed for a resilient, low-carbon energy future shaped by increasingly variable weather and climate patterns. 

The conference language will be English. The Wilhelm and Else Heraeus-Foundation bears the cost of full-board accommodation for all participants.