Smart energy model
Climate-friendly transformation of the energy supply system at the Dresden Municipal Hospital, Friedrichstadt site
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Introduction
The ‘Smart Energy Model’ is an innovative project designed to make the energy supply at the Dresden Municipal Hospital’s Friedrichstadt site future-proof and sustainable. By intelligently integrating electricity, heating, cooling and transport, the aim is to optimise the hospital’s own use of renewable energy and reduce peak loads. Using modern technology such as Smart -metering and cross-sector simulation of energy flows, the aim is not only to optimise the energy supply but also to make the model transferable to other neighbourhoods and facilities.
The aim
The aim of the project is to create a climate-friendly and stable energy system that ensures long-term security of supply and reduces CO₂ emissions. Firstly, by setting up a smart metering system in Module 1, the foundation for data-driven decision-making will be laid, which will already enable operating costs to be reduced and the use of resources to be optimised. Building on this, Module 2 will develop an energy system model that can be used to simulate various scenarios, thereby identifying further potential for optimisation to improve efficiency and integrate renewable energy sources. This provides an innovative basis for assessing the cost-effectiveness and sustainability of future measures in the field of energy supply and paves the way for a climate-neutral transformation of the hospital. The project offers a model solution, which can serve as a model for other local authorities in developing sustainable energy infrastructures.
Smart Energy and Environment
Focus
in progress
Project status
2023–2026
Duration
Friedrichstadt
Place of use
930,000 euros
Project budget
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Key information
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How will the project benefit the environment?
Smart’s energy model reduces CO₂ emissions, increases energy efficiency and optimises the use of renewable energy through intelligent control.
How does the project improve everyday life?
An optimised energy system reduces consumption, costs and environmental impact. Reducing peak loads also helps to ease the strain on the public electricity grid, thereby ensuring a future-proof energy supply.
What new opportunities are there?
The smart energy model opens up new possibilities for making data-driven decisions on the control and regulation of components within the energy system. This enables renewable energy sources to be utilised more efficiently and boosts energy efficiency. The model is capable of mapping the transition path towards greenhouse gas neutrality and providing valuable information for the design of future energy facilities.
How can I take part?
As a patient at the Dresden Municipal Hospital, Friedrichstadt site, you will benefit from modern healthcare that combines tradition and innovation in a historically significant location.
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Städtisches Klinikum DresdenBenefits for the public
Smart’s energy model for Friedrichstadt Hospital promotes greater sustainability and energy efficiency. The local population benefits from a more stable energy supply, whilst the town’s environmental footprint is reduced. Furthermore, the project lays the foundations for a future-proof energy infrastructure.
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Städtisches Klinikum DresdenSustainable improvements
The smart energy model optimises energy supply through the smart integration of electricity, heating, cooling and transport. This not only leads to a more efficient use of resources, but also promotes the transition to climate-friendly solutions at Dresden.
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Städtisches Klinikum DresdenGreater transparency and innovation
The detailed monitoring of hundreds of energy flows at the site enables a precise analysis of consumption patterns. The simulation model uses this data to identify opportunities for optimisation, which will then be used to develop new measures to improve energy efficiency. This creates scope for innovative solutions that both enhance quality of life and make the city more environmentally friendly.
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Städtisches Klinikum DresdenPromoting the sustainable use of energy
The smart energy model supports the transition to renewable energy and highlights innovative ways of achieving a sustainable and efficient energy supply. In doing so, it makes an important contribution to climate protection whilst also raising public awareness of resource-efficient behaviour.
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Benefits for the economy
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Why is the project important for the economy?
The project offers an innovative platform for optimising energy consumption and promoting renewable energy. For the implementation of the project, local businesses from the Dresden area were largely enlisted.
How does the economy benefit from the project?
The economy benefits from access to innovative energy solutions and the opportunity to develop sustainable business models based on the smart energy model.
What new opportunities are emerging for the economy?
Smart’s energy model enables the development of new business models and supports the integration of innovations – particularly in the field of digitalisation – into energy management.
How can the business community be involved?
Companies can contribute their expertise, provide technical solutions and benefit from the project’s results in the form of optimisation strategies.
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Städtisches Klinikum DresdenInnovations for the economy
The smart energy model is a flagship project that helps other hospitals and companies with similarly complex energy supply structures to become more sustainable. Through the integration of smart technologies such as Smart e metering, digital networking and the use of simulation models, energy flows are managed particularly efficiently and further potential for optimisation is identified. This not only delivers short-term savings on energy costs but also identifies new measures and investments in the long term to further improve energy efficiency and integrate renewable energy sources.
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Städtisches Klinikum DresdenNew business opportunities
With the digitalisation of the energy supply, the project opens up opportunities for innovative business models, for example in the field of data analysis and the development of new energy solutions. Companies can use this foundation to strengthen their market position and offer sustainable products.
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Städtisches Klinikum DresdenSustainability and cooperation
Companies benefit from the opportunity to become directly involved in the development of smartenergy concepts. Collaborations with the city and other partners create synergies and promote innovation in the energy sector.
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Städtisches Klinikum DresdenExemplary implementation
The project’s results are scalable and transferable. Hospitals, other local authorities or businesses can get involved whilst gaining valuable insights for their own sustainability strategies, which can also be applied beyond Dresden.
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