Energy landscapes with less than two degrees of global warming - Modelling regional strategies for the expansion of renewable energies with special consideration of national and international climate targets

This DFG-funded project analyses the spatial, social and environmental impacts of a large-scale expansion of renewable energy. The aim is to model the transition to climate-neutral energy landscapes and to analyse potential conflicts that may arise as a result of the energy transition in order to achieve the 2-degree target. In this context, scenarios are developed that show how the expansion of renewable energy in line with the Paris Climate Agreement would change the landscape. By creating an ensemble of regional climate scenarios covering key parameters for wind and solar energy across Germany, long-term climate development is also anticipated. On the basis of the modelling, social and environmental conflicts arising from the energy transition are analysed and appropriate conflict prevention strategies developed. Through this interdisciplinary approach, the project aims to promote sustainable and low-conflict planning approaches for the energy transition and to contribute to a better understanding of the regional challenges.