Energy

Wind, sun or biomass - energy can be generated in many different ways. As a technical university, we find sustainable, cost-effective and practical solutions for the energy supply of the future.

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Solutions to the energy transition can only be found through interdisciplinary cooperation: from basic research in the natural sciences, to strongly application-oriented research in the engineering sciences, to discussions on financing and regulation in economics and political science. At TUM, researchers from all these fields come together to work on new materials and improved technologies. People are at the center of our approach to innovation ("human-centered engineering"). Therefore, social factors and the social acceptance of new energy systems are taken into account.

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TUM.Energy

The TUM.Energy profile area is an important part of our future concept TUM Agenda 2030. More than 100 professors are researching the energy supply of the future in 14 focus areas, bundled in the Munich Institute of Integrated Materials, Energy and Process Engineering (MEP). Numerous interdisciplinary (large-scale) research projects are implemented here, bringing together stakeholders in the Munich metropolitan region as well as national and international cooperation partners.

Brochure on TUM.Energy (PDF in German)

Focus areas

Research

Munich Institute of Integrated Materials, Energy and Process Engineering (MEP)

The MEP is dedicated to the key areas of "Sustainable Energy Systems", "Biomanufacturing and Process Engineering" and "4D Materials and Additive Technologies". The interdisciplinary networks TUM.Solar, TUM.Hydrogen and PtX and TUM.Battery are also part of the Integrative Research Institute. The MEP is located in the Center for Energy and Information (ZEI), an interdisciplinary meeting place for energy research stakeholders.

To the MEP website

 

Basics of energy conversion

Cluster of Excellence e-conversion

The cluster researches fundamental processes in the conversion of renewable energies, such as photovoltaics, photocatalysis and batteries - also in order to reduce energy losses. e-conversion is one of four Clusters of Excellence at TUM.

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Research Neutron Source Heinz Maier-Leibnitz (FRM II)

The research reactor provides neutrons for research, industry and medicine. Whether for energy generation, conversion or storage: neutrons from Garching help with all materials science issues relating to the energy transition.

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TUM Center for Nuclear Safety and Innovation (CNSI)

The center focuses on nuclear activities such as safety issues, reactor and fuel research, conversion from high to low enriched uranium, and training of specialists.

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Combined Smart Energy Systems laboratory (CoSES)

CoSES simulates a small local energy system that corresponds to four single-family homes and one apartment building. It consists of the heating, cooling, transportation and electricity subsystems.

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Energy Valley Bavaria

The research network comprises the "Flexible Power Plants" project, three junior research groups and a series of seed funding projects on the subject of renewable energies.

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Geothermal Alliance Bavaria

Our university coordinates this research network of Bavarian universities, a university of applied sciences and local operators of geothermal plants, who work closely together.

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SolTech

SolTech is a Bavaria-wide network that brings together chemists and physicists from all areas of solar energy research. We are involved with the "TUM.Solar" Keylab.

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International network

Long-term energy solutions can only be established through reliable partnerships. We work together with EuroTech, Imperial College London and Nanyang Technological University in Singapore, among others, in joint workshops, strategic collaborations and funding projects. We also realize successful international energy projects at the TUM Institute for Advanced Study.

TUMCREATE Singapore

The transdisciplinary research platform develops innovative technologies using the example of megacities such as Singapore - including electromobility and energy consumption.

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TUM SEED Center

At the TUM SEED Center for Sustainable Energies, Entrepreneurship, and Development in the Global South, we work together with eight partner universities in research and teaching.

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TU eMpower Africa e.V.

The accredited university group investigates how renewable energy can be used in African communities to promote sustainable development.

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Study and teaching

TUfast ECO Team

The student group is working on green mobility and achieved a world record in 2023. Their main focus is on the greatest possible electrical and aerodynamic efficiency.

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Lecture series "Environment"

The interdisciplinary, public lecture series is organized by students on a voluntary basis. The topics are technical environmental, consumer and climate protection as well as health.

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Seminar on Energy and Environmental Economics Munich (SEEM)

Jointly organized by the ifo Institute Munich and the CEM, the seminar is a forum for the scientific discussion of current topics in energy, environmental and climate economics.

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Study programs in the field of energy

Master of Science (M.Sc.)

Automotive Engineering

The automotive industry is of the utmost importance both nationally and internationally. The industry and its products are changing rapidly. Students in this program learn to...

Master of Science (M.Sc.)

Electrical Engineering and Information Technology

The scientifically oriented Master’s program in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology builds upon existing factual and methodological knowledge and offers the...

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

Electrical Engineering and Information Technology

Industry 4.0, chip design or AI – innovations to solve key challenges are unthinkable without Electrical Engineering and Information Technology. Students on the course learn to...

Master of Science (M.Sc.)

Energy and Process Engineering

Do you want to shape the energy supply of the future? Our Master’s program teaches you how energy can be provided renewably, stored, and converted efficiently, and how...

Master of Science (M.Sc.)

GeoThermie / GeoEnergie

The joint degree program is offered by TUM and FAU Erlangen-Nuremberg as a part of the Geothermal Alliance Bavaria

Master of Science (M.Sc.)

Materials Science and Engineering

The newly developed master’s degree program Materials Science and Engineering responds to the increased demand for experts with excellent, interdisciplinary training in materials...

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

Mechanical Engineering

You are fascinated by technology and the technical progress? You enjoy discovering new developments? Then learn how to bring robots to life, how to print medical implants in 3D,...

Master of Science (M.Sc.)

Mechanical Engineering

A Master made to measure! You are fascinated by technology and its interdisciplinary developments? In this Master Degree Course you can take your knowledge to the next level,...

Master of Science (M.Sc.)

Mechatronics, Robotics and Biomechanical Engineering

A Program for Border Crossers! Are you ambitious to develop intelligent and digitally networked systems and sophisticated, smart robot systems? You value the interdisciplinarity...

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

Physics

The bachelor’s program in Physics provides a wide-ranging general education in the discipline and enables students to pursue their first individual specialization.

Master of Science (M.Sc.)

Physics (Applied and Engineering Physics)

The Master's degree program in Physics (Applied and Engineering Physics) is a two-year international graduate program, designed to give students an insight into current research...

Master of Science (M.Sc.)

Physics (Condensed Matter Physics)

The master's program in Condensed Matter Physics covers one of the widest ranging fields in physics, and combines fundamental research with innovative applied fields.

Master of Science (M.Sc.)

Physics (Nuclear, Particle and Astrophysics)

The master's program in Nuclear, Particle and Astrophysics deals with understanding our world at a subatomic level. It conveys an advanced understanding of nuclear, particle and...

Master of Science (M.Sc.)

Power Engineering

The master's program in Power Engineering deals with power plant engineering and electricity generation. Electricity generation originates principally in large thermal and...

Master of Science (M.Sc.)

Resource Efficient and Sustainable Building

The development, planning and implementation of resource efficient, sustainable solutions pose massive challenges to the construction sector, which given their scope and complexity...

Master of Science (M.Sc.)

Science and Technology of Materials (STM)

Innovative applications and fields of activity in science, technology and medicine, including their industrial use, demand new types of materials whose range of performance clearly...

Master of Science (M.Sc.)

Sustainable Management and Technology

The Master's program Sustainable Management and Technology trains the leaders of tomorrow's sustainable economy at one of Europe’s top technical universities. It combines an...

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

Sustainable Management and Technology

The societal interest in sustainability-oriented business grows with a changed consumer awareness and new environmental agreements. It is important for companies to master this...

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

Technology of Biogenic Resources

In the Technology of Biogenic Resources program students will get a combination of special knowledge and interdisciplinary skills in the fields of energy, process engineering,...

Master of Science (M.Sc.)

Technology of Biogenic Resources

In the Technology of Biogenic Resources program students will get a combination of special knowledge and interdisciplinary skills in the fields of energy, proces engineering, plant...

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Entrepreneurship and innovation

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TUM Venture Labs

New start-ups are being created in these innovation centers that deal with energy topics such as batteries, carbon capture, emission measurements or green hydrogen.

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Start-ups on energy

TUM is one of the strongest start-up universities in Europe. Numerous successful companies have found their start here - also in the field of energy research.

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Center for Energy Markets (CEM)

The CEM bundles the activities of the TUM School of Management in the field of energy. It also supports cooperation between students and industry.

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Schools and research centers

The foundation of our university is formed by seven Schools, which are linked at the interface of disciplines by integrative research institutes.

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Faculty

At TUM, 666 professors research and teach. Get to know this international group of outstanding scientists.

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Research goals

We explore the fundamentals of life and find solutions to major societal challenges. In doing so, we always put people at the center.

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