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European Institute for Energy Research

EIFER is an independent not for profit institute located in Germany, focusing on applied energy research and offering innovative solutions towards carbon neutrality.
We support our two founding members – EDF in building a Net-Zero, sustainable energy future in dynamic markets, and KIT in its commitments to innovation, knowledge transfer, and internationalization.

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EIFER at the Conference on High-Temperature Fuel Cells, Electrolysers and H₂ Processing (EFCF) 2026

EIFER at the Conference on High-Temperature Fuel Cells, Electrolysers and H₂ Processing (EFCF) 2026 EIFER presented its latest advances in...

GeoSchwamm: New German research project combining geothermal energy and water infiltration

GeoSchwamm: New German research project combining geothermal energy and water infiltration On 1 July 2026, the three-year BMWE-funded project GeoSchwamm...

RESPONSE final conference in Dijon

RESPONSE final conference in Dijon The second final conference of the RESPONSE project took place end of June in Dijon,...

PPCC 2026 – Conference on Protonic Ceramic Cells

PPCC 2026 - Conference on Protonic Ceramic Cells The 8th edition of the Prospects on Protonic Ceramic Cells (PPCC) workshop...

RESPONSE at the Assises Européennes de la Transition Énergétique

RESPONSE at the Assises Européennes de la Transition Énergétique From 23–25 June 2026, the RESPONSE project was showcased at the...

International Conference on European Energy Markets 2026

International Conference on European Energy Markets 2026 Over two days, the event brought together directors and representatives from EDF R&D’s...

First NbS4Drought stakeholder workshop

First NbS4Drought stakeholder workshop The German showcase of the Horizon Europe project NbS4Drought, led by Bodensee-Stiftung, held its first stakeholder...

SENERGY NETS presented at Euroheat & Power Congress 2026

SENERGY NETS presented at Euroheat & Power Congress 2026 EIFER showcased the SENERGY NETS project at the Euroheat & Power...

EIFER present at the inaugural GeoAI 2026 Conference

EIFER present at the inaugural GeoAI 2026 Conference EIFER was represented at the 1st GeoAI Conference in Ghent, Belgium, from...

EIFER at EUBCE: Advancing sustainable maritime fuels

EIFER at EUBCE: Advancing sustainable maritime fuels EIFER contributed to two successful workshops at the 34th European Biomass Conference &...

RESPONSE final conference in Turku, Finland

RESPONSE final conference in Turku, Finland The final conference of the RESPONSE Project took place from 19 to 21 May...

EIFER hosts U2Demo General Assembly in Karlsruhe

EIFER hosts U2Demo General Assembly in Karlsruhe EIFER hosted the 3rd General Assembly of the Horizon EU project U2Demo in Karlsruhe....

EIFER at JRI 2026 conference

EIFER at JRI 2026 conference: biogas and methanation in focus The Journées de Recherche et d’Innovation (JRI 2026) took place...

EIFER at GeoTHERM 2026

EIFER at GeoTHERM 2026 GeoTHERM is considered the world’s largest trade fair and congress for near-surface and deep geothermal energy...

Universal-EWS

New public funded project: Universal-EWS develops innovative backfilling methods for borehole heat exchangers At the beginning of 2026, the joint project “Universal-EWS:...

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We focus on applied research to support the transformation toward a carbon-neutral, resilient energy system in Europe. Our work supports our founding members – EDF and KIT – in building a Net-Zero and sustainable energy future in a dynamic market environment through innovation, knowledge transfer, and internationalization.