The Institute of Renewable EnergySystems founded by over 30 scientists from the University of Stralsund on the 14th January 2009 structures the joint commitment in applied research and practical oriented teaching in the fields of renewable energy sources and hydrogen technology at the University of Stralsund.

The goal of the scientific institute is the interdisciplinary research, teaching and training and the technology transfer in the area of modern energy systems with focus on:

• Use of renewable and alternative energy
• Energy conversion, storage and use
• Modelling and automation of related processes
• Economic and environmental aspects of such energy systems