Smart energy systems are necessary to control the growing energy demand and to use the expanded IT systems in a targeted manner in order to meet the challenges of rising CO2 levels.

The Energy&IT Group at TU Wien deals with precisely this topic.

As a working group at the Institute of Computer Technology, we see ourselves as an interface between energy technology and information and communication technology (ICT). We research and develop innovative solutions and approaches in our projects, together with numerous partners from industry and research.

With over 45 successfully completed projects, we are experienced in the development and operation of smart grid applications and demand-side management as well as innovative approaches for energy communities. Other projects focus relies on answering research questions relating to e-mobility, building grid integration and the integration of sensors in innovative applications.

Our team covers a wide range of skills, including the use and further development of simulation tools, decentralized control methods, data acquisition and analysis, machine learning, big data and prediction. Located at the Institute of Computer Engineering, we have access to electrical engineering laboratory equipment and expertise in integrated circuit design, systems on chip, FPGA design, firmware, software and systems engineering and distributed sensor networks.

We are represented in teaching:

  • Bachelor's degree: 384.139 VU Specialization - Computer Systems
  • Modules in the Master's program
    • Information technology in smart grids
    • Industrial communication and sensor networks
    • Sensor networks and safety-critical systems We also offer the supervision of exciting theses on these topics, which often deal with the content of our current research projects or address real issues arising from them.

The Energy&IT Group is also a member of the Smart Grids Austria technology platform and co-organizer of the Communications for Energy Systems, opens an external URL in a new window (ComForEn) symposium in cooperation with the OVE.