2013 CHALLENGE WORKSHOP
Mathematical Modeling and Optimization of Future Energy Grids
The third Challenge Workshop focused on mathematical modeling and optimization of energy transformation. It took place at the Internationalen Wissenschaftsforum Heidelberg (IWH) on May 7th-8th, 2013.
Organizers
- Jürgen Wolfrum (Bioquant, Heidelberg University)
- Hans Georg Bock (IWR, Heidelberg University)
- Supported by „Energy and Resources“ Network of acatech
Challenges
Shaping the future of energy grids through mathematical modeling and optimization presents several core challenges. There’s a pressing need to connect theoretical insights from applied mathematics with the complex realities of energy infrastructure. Initial efforts revealed difficulties in aligning diverse stakeholder goals, especially between research institutions and power industry teams. Developing models that can capture the dynamic behavior of energy systems is technically demanding, and optimizing these models for real-world application requires cross-disciplinary expertise and coordination. Establishing a sustainable network to tackle these issues is itself a significant challenge—one that demands trust, shared direction, and long-term commitment.
Input Speaker
- Albert Moser (RWTH Aachen)
- Alexander Martin (FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg)
- Rüdiger Schultz (University Duisburg-Essen)
- Moritz Diehl (KU Leuven)
- Christian Kirches (IWR, Heidelberg University)
- Martin Grötschel (ZIB & TU Berlin)
- Marc C. Steinbach (Leibnitz Universität Hannover)
- Hans Georg Zimmermann (Siemens AG)
