Energy self-sufficient residential quarter
Conception of an energy self-sufficient residential quarter based on a geothermal-based energy management system
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Introduction
The project serves as a model for future urban developments as it shows how neighborhoods can be made energy self-sufficient by integrating modern technologies and sustainable energy concepts. It provides a blueprint for similar projects in other cities and regions by testing innovative solutions for energy supply in urban areas.
The goal
The aim of the project is to develop a district that is characterized by extensive energy self-sufficiency. This means that the energy supply within the district is largely covered by local, renewable energy sources in order to make a contribution to sustainable urban development. The measures aim to make the district as independent as possible from external energy sources and at the same time contribute to reducing CO₂ emissions.
Smart Energy and Environment
Focus topic
in implementation
Project status
2023-2026
Duration
Pillnitz
Area of application
2.6 million euros
Budget
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The most important information
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How does the energy self-sufficient residential quarter benefit the environment?
The increased use of renewable energies such as solar energy and geothermal energy significantly reduces CO₂ emissions, which helps to combat climate change. In addition, less energy and therefore resource consumption means less environmental pollution.
How does the energy self-sufficient residential district improve everyday life?
Smart-Home technologies offer residents the opportunity to control their household appliances and heating systems via apps, making everyday life more convenient, cost-effective and environmentally friendly.
What new possibilities are there?
The integration of charging infrastructures for electric vehicles and the promotion of car sharing with electric cars facilitate access to environmentally friendly mobility.
How can I participate or profit?
The shared use of locally generated energy and sustainable mobility solutions strengthens the sense of community. Residents identify more strongly with their neighborhood and actively contribute to sustainability.
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AdobeStock l Robert PoortenEnergy efficiency first and foremost
Several measures to increase energy efficiency are planned in the "Energy self-sufficient residential district" project. The renovation of existing buildings and the construction of new buildings are intended to minimize energy consumption in the district and use existing energy sources more efficiently. The new buildings are to be constructed to high energy standards, e.g. as passive houses or energy-plus houses, which generate more energy than they consume.
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AdobeStock l Daniel ErnstUse of renewable energies
The installation of solar panels on roofs and other suitable surfaces in the neighborhood is one of the main measures for generating electricity from renewable sources. These systems are intended to cover a significant proportion of the energy requirements. In addition, geothermal systems are to contribute to energy generation. Deep boreholes with an integrated heat exchange system, known as geothermal probes, are planned to tap into geothermal energy.
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AdobeStock l diy13Intelligent control systems
These systems automatically control the operation of heating systems and other energy-intensive appliances based on the availability of renewable energy or current energy prices. This minimizes energy consumption and adapts it to generation.
Digital technologies are used to efficiently control energy generation, storage and distribution and make optimum use of available resources, making a significant contribution to achieving energy self-sufficiency.
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AdobeStock l ProstoSvetSustainability in everyday life
Smart Home systems can be integrated into the individual buildings in the district, enabling residents to monitor and control their energy consumption in real time. This helps to raise awareness of how to use energy more consciously. With these digitalization measures, everyone is involved in controlling the system and comfort is increased at the same time
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Benefits for the economy
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How does the energy self-sufficient residential quarter help companies in Dresden?
The pilot project serves as an experimental field for testing digital solutions to urban challenges such as climate change, mobility and energy supply.
What technologies are available?
Companies can benefit from collaboration with research institutions such as the Technical University Dresden, which is involved in the development of a digital twin for the energy self-sufficient residential quarter with the Institute for Building Climatology, for example. This technology can help companies to optimize their energy and heat supply and save costs.
How can companies benefit from this funding program?
The utilization of the findings not only has a positive effect at local level. The results should also serve as a model nationwide and encourage imitation. This gives the project partners involved the opportunity to establish their solutions nationwide.
What networking opportunities does the energy self-sufficient residential district offer?
Regional conferences and publications promote exchange between cities. For example, Smart-City cooperations are promoted to support municipalities and their partners in making decisions and implementing innovative solutions.
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The transfer of knowledge and the application of the developed intelligent building control systems enable companies to monitor and control their energy consumption. Systems such as IoT (Internet of Things) network energy and heat consumers in order to optimize energy use.
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AdobeStock l mediahain.deUse of environmental heat
Geothermal systems are used to heat and cool buildings. In summer, they dissipate the heat from the buildings into the ground and reuse the stored heat in winter to heat buildings and provide hot water. The constant ground temperature allows the heat pumps to work more efficiently.
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WID - Wohnen in Dresden
Our mission is to create and maintain affordable housing in the state capital Dresden. With this task, we assume social responsibility.
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