As a result of structural changes and the demographic development, Duisburg is undergoing a transformation that the local authority wants to active shape as part of the urban development process. For this purpose a robust development strategy is being drawn up for the district heating sector.
In order to optimise the district heating supply in Ulm in exergetic terms when converting the steam network to hot water operation, the effects of reducing the return temperature were examined. This changes, for example, the technical requirements for space and hot water heating systems.
As part of the ISIS project, researchers at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) are working with partners to develop an innovative information model as a planning tool for energy efficient urban development. The aim is to improve the information management.
As part of the energy concept for the Bad Aibling park grounds, the systematic conversion of the former military base aims to set the standard for exemplary conversion projects. The ultimate target of the planned development towards greater energy efficiency is to become a zero energy city.
As part of the model project, a new concept for supplying energy to the town of Jena is being developed by the Stadtwerke Energie Jena-Pößneck municipal utility company and further partners. It shall be investigated whether it makes sense to replace the current monocentric district heating generation with flexible structures.
SimStadt is the name of a new urban simulation environment that offers a multitude of energy analysis and scenario comparison options. It can be used to plan efficient energy strategies for urban districts, entire cities, and even regions.