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What is NFDI4Energy?

NFDI4Energy is a consortium.
A consortium is a group of organizations working together toward a shared goal.

NFDI4Energy brings together universities, research institutes, and experts from across Germany.

NFDI is short for “Nationale Forschungsdateninfrastruktur”.
This in English means “national research data infrastructure”.
The “4Energy” indicates that NFDI4Energy works in the thematic area of energy research.
Energy research is the study of how we produce, store, use, and save energy.
Energy researchers work on topics like:

  • Making energy from sun, wind, and water
  • Developing better batteries
  • Reducing energy waste
  • Finding cleaner alternatives to coal, oil, and gas

This research helps fight climate change and build a sustainable future.

Our goal

We support energy research by making research data and software easier to reuse and to find.
We help researchers:

  • Find the data and tools they need
  • Understand how to use them
  • Reuse them in new projects

This is called research data management.
Good research data management helps energy researchers work faster and collaborate better.

Who this website is for

  • Researchers and institutions in energy research
  • Government officials and policy makers
  • Industry partners
  • Anyone interested in energy research

What you’ll find on this website

  • About the Consortium: Learn about NFDI4Energy, our goals, and our members.
    See how we organize our work into task areas.
    Each task area focuses on a specific topic and has clear responsibilities.
  • Services and Resources: Find tools, services, and guidance for research data management to support your work.
  • Community and Updates: Read news, find events, and connect with the energy research community.
  • Get Involved: Join our work as an individual or institution.
    Subscribe to our newsletter or LinkedIn channel, or become a consortium member.
  • Contact and Legal Information: Find contact details, imprint, and privacy policy in the footer or menu (three lines at top right).

Need help?

If anything is unclear, contact us at:

outreach@nfdi4energy.org