• Micro Cogeneration: Towards a decentralized and sustainable German energy system
  Micro cogeneration – the simultaneous production of heat and power in an individual building based on small energy conversion units such as Stirling and reciprocating engines or fuel cells – is expected to increase energy efficiency on the level of household energy supply. A large-scale introduction of micro CHP may radically change the electricity system and turn consumers into power producers. At the same time, micro CHP could, if supported by favorable economic and policy conditions, represent a considerable market segment, promoting downstream innovations such as "virtual power plants", altered consumer awareness or new household energy management systems. This potential has to be evaluated with respect to its sustainability in both economic and ecological terms.
  Praetorius, B.; Schneider, L. (2006)
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• Further development of public participation in the site-selection and approval process of a final repository in Germany
  Proceedings VALDOR (Values in Decision On Risk)
  
  Public participation plays a vital role in the process of planning and licensing potentially hazardous and/or publicly disputed installations. Major conflicts in the affected region may be avoided if the public or representatives are given the opportunity to participate already at an early stage of developing a project. Especially in contested projects, planning units or developers have sought to reduce the risk to fail at a late stage due to lack of public acceptance. Therefore public participation going beyond legal requirements has played an increasing role in the last years. This development can very clearly be observed also within the field of radioactive waste management , especially final disposal. published in: Proceedings VALDOR (Values in Decision On Risk) 2006; S. 106 - 113; May 14 - 18, 2006 Stockholm, Sweden
  Barth, R.; Kallenbach-Herbert, B.; Arens, G. (2006)
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• Nuclear Energy, Renewable Energy and Peace
  Lecture by Michael Sailer
  
  Lecture by Michael Sailer at the Asian Regional Conference “Renewable Energy and Peace” 19-20 August 2004, Seoul, Korea
  Sailer, M. (2004)
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