The objectives of the cooperation include the consolidation of existing data and simulation models of technical energy systems, the development of new future scenarios in dialogue with stakeholders and the use of interactive visualizations to inform policy, infrastructure planning and public participation. The project addresses complex energy infrastructure issues such as the generation of renewable electricity, heating systems and gas networks by combining technological findings with spatial planning instruments. Together with the project steering group, relevant issues are to be identified which are to be addressed in subsequent, new joint third-party funding applications and doctoral theses within the framework of the cooperation applied for here and, if applicable, other project partners.