With the help of technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI) and big data, buildings can be operated more efficiently and sustainably. Digital processes can also be used to...
Tag - energy efficient buildings
Mona Mühlich
The Heat Pump Ramp-up in Germany: What is Important Now
The topic of heat pumps is becoming a main focus of public interest. Thus, we have asked Dr. Marek Miara, expert for heat pump technology at Fraunhofer ISE, for an interview.
Marek Miara
Innovation 4E
Heat Pumps: Economic Consideration of Operating Costs, a New Perspective
Episode 13 of the blog series "heat pumps in existing buildings" on the current discussion on energy independence.
How do we get more heat pumps in existing buildings?
Final episode of a series on heat pumps in existing buildings: We should have courage to bet on the right technology “The signs are unmistakable. […] the cost of inaction is — keeps mounting. […] We have to move quickly...
Is it better to combine a heat pump with fossil heating in some cases?
Episode 10 of a series on heat pumps in existing buildings that raises the question whether there is a benefit in installing a hybrid system in an existing building. To evaluate the usefulness of hybrid systems, we...
Is it worth waiting for technological developments before switching to a heat pump?
Episode 9 of a series on heat pumps in existing buildings Whether it’s worth waiting any longer to install a heat pump depends on two considerations: Is the technology at today’s level ready for satisfactory...
How ecological are heat pumps in existing buildings?
Episode 7 of a series on heat pumps in existing buildings To mitigate the consequences of climate change, a drastic decrease in CO2 emissions is essential. As part of the “European Green Deal”, European...
How well have heat pumps performed in practice in partially refurbished and unrefurbished buildings?
Episode 6 of a series on heat pumps in existing buildings with two exemplary houses Good examples make complex topics more accessible. But what would be a “good” example of an old building with a heat pump...
Does a house have to be renovated first in order to install a heat pump?
Episode 3 of a series on heat pumps in existing buildings Clearly, the less energy needed to create a comfortable indoor climate, the better. That’s why renovation measures to reduce heating energy demand always...
Are heat pumps able to deliver sufficiently high temperatures in the heating circuit?
Episode 2 of heat pumps in existing buildings: Why the maximum required temperature is not the decisive factor When discussing the possible use of heat pumps in existing buildings, the main counter-argument is the...
Heat pumps in existing buildings, a blog post series in 12 parts
Heat pumps are only suitable for new buildings or for buildings that have undergone an extensive energetical refurbishment! This is a common view that can be considered disproved in many respects today. Fortunately, one...
Worldwide innovation: A venetian blind that supplies solar thermal energy
A newly developed solar thermal venetian blind uses the heat generated by solar radiation and feeds it via heat pipes to the hot water storage tank of the building. …
Christoph Maurer
Sören Nungesser