The DFIU was established in 1991 as a research institution with the mandate to sustain the widespread wish of France and Germany for strengthening the cross-border scientific cooperation in the field of environmental research. Since then, our ambition is to be one of the central scientific players in the area of French-German and international environmental research. Click here for further information.
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Directors
Dr. Daniel Sloot
Deputy Director DFIU
Dr. Kristin Limbach
Deputy Director DFIU
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Hertzstr. 16
76187 Karlsruhe, Deutschland
Phone: +49 721 608-44460
E-Mail: Sekretariat
On May 16, 2025, the DFIU hosted the DFIU Day and Workshop in Karlsruhe – a lively gathering of our partners, fellow researchers, and doctoral candidates from France and Germany. The event was dedicated to cross-border dialogue in environmental research and higher education. In collaboration with our EUCOR partners, the day promoted scientific exchange, interdisciplinary reflection, and the emergence of new project ideas in a vibrant international setting. The day concluded with a poster session and a delicious buffet. You can consult the workshop program here.
This central question is the focus of our upcoming institute colloquium at the Chair of Energy Economics at the IIP, where we are delighted to welcome Prof. Jan-Horst Keppler from the University Paris-Dauphine.
In his lecture "System Effects in Integrated Low Carbon Electricity Systems and the Need to Move Towards Hybrid Markets," Prof. Keppler will explain why hybrid electricity markets are essential for meeting climate goals. He will highlight how an optimal interplay of various technologies can reduce investment risks while ensuring a resilient and efficient market structure.
When: Tuesday, April 8, 2025, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Where: Building 05.33, Room 103, Institute for Industrial Production (IIP), Campus West, Hertzstraße 16, Karlsruhe
The seminar is open to all interested parties – external participants are warmly welcome!
We look forward to your participation and engaging discussions on the future of energy economics.
The current Annual Report 2024 is online and can be viewed here.