4ward Energy Research GmbH
Research facility for energy technologies and energy economics
Technology and business model development, the development of concepts and studies, the implementation of simulations as well as qualification activities and know-how transfer - 4ward Energy Research GmbH offers a wide range of services in the fields of energy technologies and energy management.
Comprehensive knowledge of research funding programs at federal and EU level, many years of experience in project management and project coordination as well as in dissemination and communication in projects are the basis for 4ward Energy Research GmbH to be the ideal partner for research projects.
Research Areas
Rethinking energy systems: We develop innovative approaches for flexible and hybrid energy systems and carry out analyzes, modeling, simulations and the optimization of energy systems.
For the shared use of energy as close as possible to the place of generation, innovative technologies and business models for electricity or heat are required. We deal with the relevant technical, economic and legal aspects.
Technologies and energy systems are constantly evolving. The consequences of climate change also require adjustments. We support companies and municipalities in preparing for the challenges of the future.
We are working on the (further) development of innovative technologies so that the generation, distribution and use of energy will continue to function smoothly in the future.
Together with partners from business and science, we generate know-how in projects that we apply in the context of new projects and thus contribute to the creation of innovations.
Activities
Analysis of energy systems & concept development
Analysis and evaluation of energy systems as a basis for further development activities as well as the development of concepts.
Development activities
Elaboration of control strategies, algorithms, etc. in the context of the development and optimization of energy services and technologies.
Business model development
Development and evaluation of economic models for energy services, energy technologies and energy systems.
Modeling & Simulation
Development of mathematical models for mapping energy systems as well as implementation and evaluation of simulations.
Knowledge transfer
Transfer of know-how and dissemination of results and knowledge in the research and business sector.
News
Autarky Rate Tool
In the Store4HUC project, an “Autarky Rate Tool” was developed which, with just a few clicks, provides a technical, economic and ecological analysis of various storage constellations in combination with renew-ables in addition to the degree of self-sufficiency.
4ward Energy Research at e-nova 2020
The (online) conference on technology and climate change “e-nova 2020” took place on November 26th and 27th. Two employees of 4ward Energy Research GmbH also took part with exciting contributions in the context of the research project R2EC as well as the assessment of renewable energy communities.
COMPANY HISTORY
Research is fast moving and requires a high degree of flexibility. The administrative structure of large companies with several decision-making levels often prevents interesting research projects from coming about quickly.
This knowledge was the reason for Alois Kraußler, Martin Schloffer and Manfred Tragner to found 4ward Energy Research GmbH at the beginning of 2010, which, as a research institution with a flat hierarchy and short decision-making paths, enables the efficient development and implementation of research projects in the field of energy technologies and the energy industry.
Rapid success soon led to the hiring of the first employees and in addition to the company headquarters in Vienna, branches were set up in Graz and Vorau. When Manfred Tragner left the company in 2017, the company's headquarters were relocated to Graz.