Fraunhofer Center Digital Energy

Digitization and IT Security for Sustainable Energy Systems

The Fraunhofer Center for Digital Energy brings together leading experts from Fraunhofer and RWTH Aachen University in the fields of computer science, energy technology, and IT security research to promote a manageable digitization of energy systems. We develop IT solutions that support a sustainable transformation to a decarbonized and integrated energy system.

Our services include the research and development of new technologies, education and training to attract and train qualified personnel as well as testing and inspection services to ensure that research results can be integrated into products and services.

News

9.6.2026

AI Foundation Model for Energy Systems

The AI.grids initiative is developing a pan-European AI foundation model for energy systems operaters. 

20.3.2026

Human-Centric, Resilient Grid Operations

The core of the project »BEAUTIFUL« was stress-optinized, human-centric design of workstations in control centers for critical infrastructures.

12.3.2026

Trust in Digital Energy Systems

»CloudEnerChain« is developing an end-to-end chain of trust that connects field devices, IoT components, cloud systems, and control systems.

29.1.2026

The Future of AI in the Energy System

Prof. Antonello Monti discussed on the topic of AI in the energy system at the Handelsblatt Energy Summit 2026.

Research for Businesses

 

Data & Artificial Intelligence

We enable efficient, interoperable, and secure handling of data from energy systems.

Automation & Control Technology

We develop scalable, modular IT and OT solutions for stable, flexible grid and plant operations.

IT Security for Critical Infrastructures

We make energy systems resilient against cyberattacks through practical security solutions from research and development.

Digital Infrastructures & Platform Technologies

We research and design modern information and communication solutions that support today’s and tomorrow’s energy systems.

Digital Business Models & Market Integration

We develop IT solutions for innovative market mechanisms and value creation models in a decarbonized and digitized energy economy.