Author: Bettina Zipper

Energy Alternatives for an Asphalt Production Site

Reducing the CO2 emissions and optimizing the energy consumption in asphalt production. Alternative Energies will help to reduce the CO2 footprint of an asphalt production site. Asphalt production nowadays is mainly driven by the usage of fossil high-density fuels. Asphalt production companies are seeking for alternative solutions to make the production of asphalt much more [...]

Automation of threshold values

Deep learning algorithms to define best threshold values are key components in this project. Threshold values play an important role in the optimisation of running HVAC-systems and their surveillance concerning unexpected operating modes. MST as energy management provider and HSLU - T&A in cooperation with Empa will be working on deep learning algorithms to get automatised values based on historical data. [...]

Renewable Energy on Neighborhood Level

Integration of renewable energy on neighborhood level is a key point in reaching the goals of the Swiss energy strategy 2050. If the commitment of the goals of ES 2050 shall be fulfilled, the integration of renewable energy-especially for space heating and domestic hot water production-comprise one central key point. SFOE has lately started its own initiative on the topic. An [...]

Efficiency Improvement Program for Domestic Appliances

Boosting Energy Transformation 2050 by accelerated removal & replacement of inefficient domestic refrigeration It's (global) time to act! The energy transformation (Swiss: 2050) is under huge time pressure, in the housing sector the implementation speed is not fast enough! The housing sector has a big impact on the national energy & carbon base line. White [...]

BUILDing360.cockpit: Digital twin retrieves real-time data

Improve building operation and save energy thanks to BIM and IoT The BUILDing360 portal developed by HHM enables digital planning, construction and management. In the current project, work is being done on the cross-site monitoring of buildings with BUILDing360.cockpit using the example of the digital twin of the Innovation Park Central Switzerland Rotkreuz. Through the cloud-based networking of the building information model with IoT sensors of a start-up and building automation elements, the building management [...]

White Paper: Circular Economy Business Models

Adapting Business Models to a Changed Global Agenda Economic performance in the secondary sector is characterized by a linear value creation model: extraction of raw materials - production of goods - use of goods to satisfy needs - disposal. This model proves to be unsustainable in several aspects. The one-time use of resources depletes their stock. At the same time, the disposal process harms the planet [...].

SDGs: Business Model Impact

Recognizing the impact of the business model on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) In September 2015, the UN General Assembly adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The agenda includes 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and 169 sub-goals. Globally, the SDGs form the single, common framework for sustainability efforts. In their implementation, business, academia, and the public sector all play a [...]

Connectivity in the building (KiG)

The project "Connectivity in Buildings" has set itself the goal of increasing energy efficiency by improving the interaction between the individual trades, disciplines and technologies through digitalization. Buildings are an immensely important area when it comes to achieving climate targets and using energy efficiently. Digitization offers an important tool for this and can improve the well-being [...]

Pay-per-use in the residential environment

Sustainably meeting changing needs in the living environment Needs in the living environment change over time, depending on the personal life situation. What innovative business models are there to meet changing needs? One approach that has become established in other industries is pay-per-use. Here, products are not sold, but services are charged according to use. For example: [...]