Secure energy, a strong society: What the energy transition means for us all

Topic: Secure energy, a strong society: What the energy transition means for us all

Speaker: Oliver Warweg, Fraunhofer Institute IOSB-AST

Time: Friday, 20 November 2026, 3.00 pm

Venue: TU Ilmenau, Faraday Lecture Theatre, Weimarer Straße 32, entrance via Prof. Schmidt-Straße

Admission: 5 euros

The energy transition is fundamentally changing our energy supply. We are moving away from a few large power stations towards many renewable energy generators across the regions. This has an impact on technology, infrastructure and society as a whole. Private individuals are not just consumers; they are also becoming energy producers: with solar roofs, heat pumps, storage systems and new business models. 

In his talk as part of the TU Ilmenau Citizens’ Campus, business IT specialist Oliver Warweg will explain what these changes mean for security of supply, prices and our everyday lives. The developer, researcher and project manager at Fraunhofer IOSB-AST in Ilmenau – a renowned institute for applied research in the fields of optronics, systems engineering and image analysis – will also address typical concerns held by consumers: Will electricity become unaffordable? Is there a risk of a blackout? What does this mean for jobs in our region? Drawing on data and findings from current research projects, Warweg explains how smart grids, storage systems and digital solutions can make the energy supply more stable and resilient to crises. Through his talk, Warweg aims to show how we can all play our part in ensuring the success of the energy transition right here in our local area.

Ursula Nirsberger
TU Ilmenau Citizens’ Campus
03677 69-4794
buergercampus@tu-ilmenau.de