Anke Weidlich

Prof. Dr. Anke Weidlich serves as Professor of Control and Integration of Grids at the Institute for Sustainable Technologies (INATECH) of the University of Freiburg, leading research on holistic sustainable energy systems that balance economic, social, and ecological dimensions. Her work addresses the critical interplay between electricity markets, grid infrastructure, and cross-sectoral energy coordination.

Her research spans:

• Sustainable Energy Transformation: Pathways and infrastructure requirements for transitioning to renewable-based systems
• Electricity Markets & System Integration: Coordination of technologies across markets for efficient energy delivery
• Flexibility Modeling: Quantifying and harnessing flexibility needs amid rising renewable penetration
• Network Analysis: European grid dynamics in future energy scenarios
• Multi-energy Systems: Synergies between electricity, heat, and mobility sectors

Current projects include GrECCo (Grid-Sensitive Energy Community Coordination), Formal Modeling of Flexibility in Multi-Scale Multimodal Energy Systems, CO2Map (electricity CO2 intensity tracking), and ASSUME (agent-based market simulation). These initiatives demonstrate her focus on practical solutions for energy system integration and decarbonization.

Her contributions have been recognized through:

• SAP Top Talent Program high-potential designation
• BMBF Career Promotion Programme fellowship
• DAAD research scholarship for US collaboration
• Heinrich Böll Foundation academic support
• Freiburg–Penn State Virtual Classroom Award

Prof. Weidlich teaches Energy System Operations, Optimization for Energy Systems, Forecasting for Energy Systems, Energy System Modeling with Python, and Sustainable Energy Systems courses, preparing next-generation energy specialists through technical and systems-thinking approaches.