Prof. Dr.-Ing. Jens Schneider
Institute
EGU | Institute for Energy, Building and Environmental Technology
Research profile
Smart Energy & Environment
Contact
Room: NI437
Phone: +49 341 3076 4178
Send e-mail | jens(dot)schneider(at)htwk-leipzig.de
Dean of Studies EGB/EGM Office hours
Wednesdays: 11.00 - 12.00 a.m.
PublicationsResearchGate
Career (PDF)
Teaching
Bachelor’s programme
- Compulsory module: Energy Systems Engineering
- Compulsory elective subjects: Energy conversion and storage technologies, photovoltaics as an energy source
Master’s programme
- Compulsory module: Simulation of interconnected energy systems, Efficient energy applications
- Compulsory electives: Modelling of Microgrids, Current Topics in Energy Systems Research, Electrophysics
Interdisciplinary Skills/General Studies
- Climate change – what can I do?, Energy management in practice
Research
- Simulation of energy systems comprising electricity, heat, gas and mobility across various dimensions
- Optimisation of energy generation and consumption at local level through smart networking
- Synergistic use of renewable energies, e.g. within the context of agrivoltaics (APV)
Functions | Memberships
- Dean of Studies EGB/EGM, Faculty of Engineering, HTWK Leipzig (since 2024)
- Member of the Faculty Council, Faculty of Engineering, HTWK Leipzig
- Member of the Study Commission for Energy, Building and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, HTWK Leipzig
- Member of the Senate Commission on Climate Neutrality and Sustainability, HTWK Leipzig
- Member of the Energy and Climate Protection Committee, IHK Leipzig
Electricity in all directions: How the grids are being made fit for the future | mdr.de
Prof. Schneider and other experts interviewed by mdr Wissen
More and more electricity is being generated locally – including via solar panels on private roofs. Yet in many places, our distribution networks are reaching their limits. New power lines and transformers alone are not enough: the grid must also become more digital and flexible. How can this transformation succeed?
The climate crisis: “Everyone must play their part”
Prof. Schneider in an interview with luhze, “Leipzig’s independent university newspaper”
The climate crisis will change the world we live in. luhze editor Lisa Bullerdiek spoke to energy technology expert Jens Schneider from HTWK about the consequences for Leipzig.
Spotify Podcast (2026)
What next for the energy transition? (2026)
In this interview, Prof. Jens Schneider explains why, in his view, the traditional conflict between climate protection and economic viability has been resolved: wind and solar energy are now the most cost-effective technologies – reducing costs automatically protects the environment.
Solar Journey podcast (2020)
The Solar Journey (2020/English)
A relaxed, personal chat with Torsten Brammer from ‘The Solar Journey’ about current issues in the solar industry and possible future developments.
Senec podcast (2020)
Senec Podcast (2020) on YouTube.com
A conversation with Stefan Dietrich from SENEC on ‘The development and future of photovoltaics’.
Detektor FM podcast (2019)
Mission: Energy Transition (2019)
A controversial discussion on Detektor.fm about the energy transition and the question of the best way forward, both economically and environmentally.
Study on the lignite phase-out
The study by the Fraunhofer Centre for International Management and Knowledge Economy (IMW) focuses primarily on electricity costs and security of supply up to 2030 and reveals that an average annual increase in energy prices of around four percent is possible.
BiWiBi
Sustainable combination of bifacial solar modules, wind energy and biomass while simultaneously utilising agricultural land and increasing biodiversity.
Carbon concrete & solar energy
The Fraunhofer Centre for Silicon Photovoltaics CSP in Halle is working together with other corporate and research partners in a C3 project to optimally combine carbon concrete with the generation of solar power.
Fraunhofer CSP develops flexible photovoltaic modules for lorries with Continental
The photovoltaic modules with a total output of 270 watt peak can supply on-board systems such as radio, air conditioning or navigation systems and relieve other energy sources accordingly.
