MAtchUP
Cooperation between cities, industry and the population to establish solutions and business models that improve energy and resource efficiency
Introduction
The European flagship project MAtchUP was part of a large-scale program to promote Smart Cities in Europe. The project focused on the integration of smart technologies in the areas of energy, mobility and information and communication technology (ICT).
The goal
Dresden has been facing up to the challenges of climate change and urbanization for years and, as one of the leading Smart cities in Germany, has taken on a key role in this project. On the way to a sustainable and liveable city, innovative solutions have been tested that improve the lives of the population and strengthen the business location.
Smart Energy and Environment
Focus topic
completed
Project status
2017-2023
Duration
Entire city
Area of application
4.5 million euros
Budget
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The most important information
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What does MAtchUP do for the environment?
Over the course of MAtchUP, a large number of measures to improve energy and resource efficiency have reduced pollutant emissions in Dresden and thus created a cleaner and healthier city.
How does MAtchUP improve everyday life?
Everyday activities are made easier through smarte services and innovative approaches, from the use of new mobility services to needs-based street lighting.
What new possibilities are there?
With MAtchUP, for example, tenants can be provided with locally generated renewable energy for direct consumption.
How can I participate?
MAtchUP offered various opportunities for participation - from feedback platforms to events where ideas could be contributed. In the pilot district of Johannstadt, for example, the citizen participation project Nachhaltige Johannstadt was co-initiated and cooperated with.
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Linda ArnoldClean energy
The installation of photovoltaic systems in conjunction with battery storage systems and the integration of smart metering technology have brought about concrete improvements in the local energy supply. Smarte technologies such as Smart meter gateways are used in buildings to give tenants more transparency and control over their energy consumption and, on this basis, to make living more efficient and sustainable. New tenant electricity tariffs have been developed and tested.
Whether in the field of energy or digital infrastructure, the new solutions aim to make everyday life more convenient while protecting the environment.
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Linda ArnoldSmarte mobility solutions
One of the biggest innovations that MAtchUP offers the population is the promotion of electromobility and the development of smartmobility concepts. Building on the city council resolution on mobility points, these were transferred into a concept under the name MOBI and implemented in Johannstadt MOBIpunkte. New mobility offers such as car sharing models, electric vehicles and bike sharing make mobility in Dresden more flexible and environmentally friendly. The new services that have been created enable citizens to switch to sustainable transportation without sacrificing comfort or flexibility.
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AdobeStock l jittawit.21Sustainability in everyday life
The MAtchUP project was able to integrate innovative technologies into the everyday lives of Dresden's residents. Whether through sustainable energy generation, energy efficiency or electromobility - citizens are actively helping to shape a greener future. At the same time, they benefit from an improved quality of life thanks to cleaner air, less traffic noise and lower costs.
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Benefits for the economy
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How does MAtchUP help companies in Dresden?
The project results give companies the opportunity to use innovative mobility services at Dresden. The improved district heating supply is a locational advantage. The establishment of a LoRaWAN network provides a reliable low-energy network that can be used for a wide range of applications. Open data also makes it possible to tap into Dresdens data treasures.
What technologies are available?
The project brings state-of-the-art Smart-City technologies to the city and gives companies the opportunity to access the city's improved IoT infrastructure. The elements of the IoT (Internet of Things) are networked with each other, communicate with each other and can be controlled.
How can companies benefit from support programs?
For Dresden, MAtchUP was the start of the more comprehensive use of European funding projects. It enabled access to specific funding programs that will continue to support companies in the implementation of sustainable technologies and business models in the future.
What networking opportunities does MAtchUP offer?
By participating in the project, companies had the opportunity to form partnerships with other stakeholders and the city in order to develop innovative solutions together.
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AdobeStock l ParradeeAn opportunity for companies in Dresden
The MAtchUP project has enabled the project partners to position themselves in forward-looking areas, open up new markets and benefit from strong international networking. The areas of energy efficiency, renewable energies, mobility and digitalization in particular offer enormous potential.
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LHD l Amt für WirtschaftsförderungEnergy efficiency at Dresden schools
In the MAtchUP project, heat meters and sensors were installed to monitor the indoor climate and a so-called digital twin of the 102nd "Johanna" elementary school was developed. With this digital image of the "Johanna", the different influences on the room temperature could be simulated in various scenarios and the central heating control optimized. These findings can be transferred to other buildings in the city with a similar usage profile.
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Linda ArnoldTechnological innovations and pilot projects
In the project, a central building control centre was set up to record the energy consumption of municipal buildings in Dresden (schools, daycare centres, etc.) and intervene to optimize them. Transmitting sensors were installed for this purpose, which monitor the room temperature in real time and report it to the central system.
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SachsenEnergieCooperation and promotion
MAtchUP offers companies various cooperation opportunities with public institutions and research facilities. This close cooperation gives companies access to the latest technologies. Dresden is driving forward the integration of Smart-City technologies. Companies interested in topics such as Smart grids, data infrastructure and electromobility can gain valuable impetus from the results of the MAtchUP project.
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Sachsen Energie
SachsenEnergie AG supplies around 300,000 customers with electricity, gas, district heating and drinking water.
Dresdner Verkehrsbetriebe
"We move Dresden." With streetcars, buses, mountain railroads and ferries on more than 40 lines.
EA Systems Dresden
As energy architects, we stand for a modern, sustainable and efficient energy supply.
Fraunhofer IVI
The IVI has many years of experience in the fields of transportation systems and electromobility as well as system integration and the energy management of various storage technologies.
TU Dresden
The TU Dresden is one of the largest technical universities in Germany. With 17 faculties in five departments, it offers a wide range of 119 degree courses and covers a broad spectrum of research.
Supported by
This project has received funding from the European Union's Horizon2020 research and innovation program under grant agreement No 774477.
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