Bettina Dallinger

Bettina Dallinger is a researcher at TU Wien's Faculty of Energy Economics and Energy Efficiency (E370-03), specializing in renewable energy systems integration, electricity market design, and hydropower optimization. Her work focuses on balancing markets, energy storage (especially pumped storage), and grid infrastructure adaptation for high renewable penetration. She leads projects like UrbanEnergyCells (urban energy cell modeling) and Stromzukunft Österreich 2030 (Austrian energy future analysis). Her research emphasizes socio-economic benefits of energy storage, cross-border market harmonization, and demand-response mechanisms.

Key contributions include quantitative analyses of hydro storage benefits, profitability assessments for Austrian hydropower projects, and policy frameworks for renewables expansion. She has collaborated on reports evaluating pumped storage projects (Riedl, Kaunertal) and presented findings on future energy market requirements for hydropower. Her work bridges technical, economic, and policy aspects of transitioning to sustainable energy systems.

Her publications span peer-reviewed articles, technical reports, and conference presentations addressing Central European electricity market challenges, balancing reserve procurement optimization, and urban energy system design. Though no formal awards are listed, her extensive project leadership and publication output reflect significant academic and applied impact.