In 2009, the University of Karlsruhe and the Research Centre Karlsruhe merged to form the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT). Building on a long shared tradition in research and education, KIT has grown into one of Europe’s largest single research institutions. It employs approximately 9,200 staff, hosts 5 departments and 13 faculties, and educates 25,100 students. Beyond its main Karlsruhe campuses, KIT operates additional locations in Ulm, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, and Dresden, with international offices in Brussels, Moscow, and Suzhou.
The Institute for Technology Assessment and Systems Analysis (ITAS), an interdisciplinary research institute within KIT, focuses on the technical, economic, environmental, and social aspects of emerging technologies. With over 130 scientists, ITAS investigates the impacts and potential wider effects of scientific and technological developments. It produces analytical knowledge and assessments, offering design options for decision-makers.
Key areas of study include batteries, power-to-X technologies, and renewable energy. The team involved has extensive experience collaborating on systems analysis of energy storage, including participation in the POLIS Post Lithium Storage Cluster of Excellence.
Within our project, KIT’s Institute for Technology Assessment and Systems Analysis (ITAS) is the WP3 lead and provides essential expertise, ensuring HighMag’s innovations are technically advanced, environmentally responsible, and ready for real-world use.
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