Clemens Häfner

Clemens Häfner is a Researcher at the Department of Systems Analysis and Sustainability Assessment within the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research - UFZ in Leipzig, Germany. His work focuses on data analysis and monitoring the expansion of renewable energies, particularly in the context of environmental compatibility and sustainability. He contributes to projects like the EE Monitor, which provides scientifically grounded insights into Germany's renewable energy transition.

Häfner holds an M.Sc. in Economics from the University of Leipzig, with a specialization in Economic Policy. His master's thesis explored financial determinants for heat pump installations in German districts.

His research intersects with environmental economics, renewable energy systems, and sustainable biomass allocation, aligning with broader goals of minimizing ecological footprints while advancing climate neutrality.