- Wolfgang Hesoun, CEO of Siemens Austria: “One-of-a-kind research project in Vienna provides solutions for climate protection that are unprecedented in Europe”
- ASCR’s objective: Development of market-oriented, scalable, and economical solutions for the energy future in urban areas
- Making the energy system more efficient and more climate-friendly
The European Green Deal is
the European Commission’s key project for the transition to a climate-neutral
and environmentally friendly economy. “The associated challenges for the
economy and society are significant. The key is clearly in the development of
our cities and the use of state-of-the-art technologies. In order to cover the
constantly rising energy needs, we therefore have to utilize all possible
technologies that reduce carbon dioxide,” stressed CEO of Siemens Austria Wolfgang
Hesoun, who expressed his gratitude that Siemens and the City of Vienna (Wien Energie, Wiener Netze, Wien 3420, and the
Vienna Business Agency) kicked off a research program that is the only one of its
kind in Europe, aimed at ushering in the energy future in urban areas, back in
2013.
- Storage enabled intelligent microgrid concept to accelerate decarbonization and significantly increase renewables share
- Energy storage system enables greater energy independence
- Frequency regulation increases Madeira’s grid resilience
- Plant to provide blackstart capability to the 60 kV level
Siemens Smart
Infrastructure, in partnership with Fluence, are working to help the Portuguese
island of Madeira gain greater energy independence and grid resilience using
renewable energy. Madeira’s energy provider, Empresa de Electricidade da
Madeira (EEM), awarded a Siemens and Fluence consortium a contract to install a
22,5 MVA / 15,6 MVh battery storage plant which will be integrated into an
islanded microgrid concept.
The project will enable
EEM to optimize its renewable energy integration, significantly contributing to
increasing the share of renewable power to around 50 percent in its energy mix.
As a result, the island can reduce its fuel consumption over the next two to
three years, while gaining
greater energy independence without
affecting energy quality or grid stability.
- ‘The power
reset’ now available on Amazon Prime Video in 3 countries
- Documentary narrates the story of Wunsiedel in Germany and the
positive impact of its energy transition on residents and the environment
‘The power reset: A town creating the
energy blueprint for the world’, a new documentary
film produced by Siemens, has just launched on Amazon Prime Video in the U.S.,
U.K. and Germany. The film narrates the story of Wunsiedel, a small town in the
German region of Bavaria, and its inspiring energy transition journey. The town
of around 10,000 people has successfully created a distributed energy system based
exclusively on renewable sources and enhanced with digital technology, making
it a lighthouse project for a sustainable energy future.
Cities account for roughly 80 percent of the energy consumed worldwide and generate roughly 75 percent of all carbon emissions. With more than two-thirds of the world’s population predicted to live in urban areas by 2050, cities are coming under increasing pressure. Digitally connected smart cities can help overcome some of the most pressing challenges of our time, including clean water, adequate waste removal as well as reduced pollution caused by buildings. The Expo 2020 Dubai site, with infrastructure connected by Siemens digital technology, provides a blueprint for smart cities globally. As the Premier Partner for Infrastructure Digitalization at Expo 2020 Dubai, Siemens has digitally linked more than 130 buildings at a purpose-built site twice the size of Monaco.
- Westnetz GmbH expands Bekond substation with SF6-free 24 kV panel
- Climate-neutral insulation gas Clean Air to substitute fluorine gases
- User-friendly compatibility between existing plant and latest environmentally friendly technology from blue GIS portfolio
In cooperation with Siemens Smart Infrastructure, E.ON
subsidiary Westnetz, one of Germany's largest distribution grid operators, has expanded
its Bekond substation in the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate with a fluorine
gas-free NXPLUS C 24 circuit-breaker panel. It is the
first panel of its type in the world to go into operation using Clean Air, the
climate-neutral insulation gas. This installation demonstrates the
functionality of fluorine gas-free solutions in grid operations and shows an
easy way to extend existing technology with the latest environmentally
friendly technology.
- Company to provide EnergyIP meter data management system for 1.2 million smart meters
- 10-year contract includes service and maintenance
- Software to help reduce electricity consumption by up to 6 percent, power loss by more than 10 percent
Siemens Smart
Infrastructure and its partners, Sagemcom and Bitė Lietuva, are participating
in the rollout of 1.2 million smart meters across Lithuania. Siemens will
provide Lithuanian distribution system operator ESO with the EnergyIP meter
data management system as well as service and maintenance for 10 years.
Sagemcom is supplying the 1.2 million smart meters and the Siconia head-end
system, which reads the data generated by the meters. Bitė Lietuva, a telecommunications
provider in Lithuania, is the partner for communication technology. The new
smart meter infrastructure enables ESO to reduce electricity consumption by up
to 6 percent, cut power losses in the overall supply network by over 10
percent, and lead to higher energy efficiency in the overall operations.
- Medium-voltage switchgear at Münichtal substation uses clean air technology
- Innovative insulating medium consists of components from ambient air
- Fluorine gas-free power distribution solution enhances sustainability of Energie Steiermark Group
The Münichtal substation of Energie Steiermark Group in
Austria now has a sustainable medium-voltage switchgear from Siemens. The power
distribution system has been in operation since the end of 2020 and has just
been officially handed over to the customer after a trial period. This is the
first installation of fluorine-gas free switchgear from Siemens’
climate-friendly blue portfolio at a customer site in Austria.
- Acquisition of French startup Wattsense expands Siemens’ building
automation offering for small and mid-size buildings
- Supports a wider range of buildings in reducing energy use
and improving comfort through digitalization
- Wattsense to remain a separate, standalone unit within
Siemens
Siemens Smart Infrastructure has completed the acquisition of
French startup Wattsense, a hardware and software company which offers an
innovative, plug-and-play IoT management system for small and mid-size
buildings, expanding Siemens’ building products portfolio. Wattsense was
started in 2017 and is headquartered in Dardilly, near Lyon, France.
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- The Dubai Expo site, with infrastructure connected by Siemens digital technology, provides a template for smart cities globally
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- Siemens designed a web-based smart city app for site managers to optimize efficiency, save energy, curb emissions and enhance safety
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- Siemens guests at Expo can immerse themselves in an interactive experience about digitalization of infrastructure, manufacturing and transportation
Expo 2020 Dubai has opened to the world, with Siemens providing technology to ensure the site’s buildings and other infrastructure become part of a lasting legacy.
- Up to 37% energy savings for cooling and ventilation
- Adaptive Flow Optimizer and continuous self-optimization
- Self-test reports for easy documentation of settings data
The Intelligent Valve from Siemens Smart Infrastructure, a self-optimizing, dynamic valve with cloud connection, now has an Adaptive Flow Optimizer, which is unique on the market. This technology, as well as new features such as automatic presetting, continuous optimization of the delta T limitation (T) and system-generated reports, make it possible to achieve cost and energy savings while maintaining comfort for the building occupants. For the first time, actions are autonomously evaluated and executed by the Intelligent Valve and communicated to the building operator.