Residential areas Neuhof, Flieden, and Kalbach are adopting advanced technology
The communities of Neuhof, Flieden, and Kalbach are embarking on an innovative journey towards energy efficiency and environmental sustainability with the implementation of the "Modular Smart Region Platform 2.0" project. Funded by the Hessian Ministry of Digitalization and Innovation, this project aims to reduce energy consumption and CO2 emissions through the use of smart technology.
At the heart of the project lies intelligent street lighting. Equipped with sensors and adaptive control technologies, the street lights will adjust according to demand, dimming or brightening based on real-time requirements such as the presence of pedestrians or vehicles. This approach minimizes unnecessary lighting, thereby reducing electricity consumption and associated emissions.
In addition, sensor-based energy management systems will be incorporated into public buildings like town halls and kindergartens. These systems will monitor occupancy, ambient light, temperature, and other environmental parameters to optimize heating, cooling, lighting, and ventilation. By automating these systems to operate only when needed and at efficient levels, the project cuts down energy use and effectively lowers CO2 emissions.
The data collected from energy consumption will be used to develop tailored energy-saving measures, which may include recommendations for heating control or building insulation. The grant for the project, amounting to 742,500 euros, will be used for smart lighting and smart energy management in these communal buildings.
Special sensors will be implemented for intelligent control of street lighting, while LoRaWAN technology and associated sensors will be used to measure and record energy consumption in these buildings. The data collected will be analysed to continuously improve energy efficiency across the participating communities, supporting local climate action goals through digital innovation.
State Secretary Stefan Sauer handed over the grant for the project, marking the beginning of this exciting venture. The communities are eager to embrace the benefits of smart technology and look forward to a future of reduced energy consumption, lower CO2 emissions, and a more sustainable environment.
In this project, environmental-science principles are applied as smart technology is employed for efficient energy management in public buildings, such as town halls and kindergartens, reducing energy consumption and subsequently CO2 emissions. Additionally, the financial aspect is considered, as the grant of 742,500 euros will be used to implement this energy-saving technology, particularly in the form of smart lighting and smart energy management systems, thereby integrating finance with both science and technology.
