European research institute founded by EDF and KIT in 2002, focusing on applied energy research for climate neutral communities, local multi-energy systems, and low-carbon hydrogen solutions supporting energy transition.

Where is Eifer located?

Eifer is headquartered in Karlsruhe, Germany.

What energy sectors does Eifer operate in?

Eifer operates in Hydrogen, Energy Storage, Other.

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Eifer

EIfER Europäisches Institut für Energieforschung EDF-KIT EWIV

Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

HydrogenEnergy StorageOtherNGO

Founded 2002

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Founded in 2002, Eifer is a ngo headquartered in Karlsruhe, Germany specializing in Hydrogen, Energy Storage, Other.

The European Institute for Energy Research (Eifer) is an independent French-German research institute established as a European Economic Interest Grouping. For over 20 years, it bridges science and industry through applied research on sustainable energy solutions. The institute develops innovative technologies and methodologies for local energy optimization, hydrogen production, and energy transition strategies. Research areas include climate-neutral urban development, decentralized multi-energy systems coupling electricity, heating, cooling and mobility, and low-carbon hydrogen for storage and industrial applications. Eifer operates laboratories including ENERMAT Platform for fuel cell testing and contributes to projects like ECOMET (power-to-gas technology) and ORIENTING (sustainability assessment methodologies).

researchhydrogenenergy-transitionmulti-energy-systemssustainabilityfuel-cells

Headquarters

Karlsruhe, Germany

Founded

2002

Company Type

NGO