Challenge completedEnergy Revolution @ Gelsenwasser Quartier
In order to counteract climate change and implement the energy turnaround, new approaches and ideas are needed, especially in the area of energy supply. GELSENWASSER AG already actively supports the energy turnaround by generating and using renewable energy itself. CO2 emissions are continuously reduced by energy efficiency measures. We need innovative ideas and your support in order to achieve our goal of supplying our own company while emitting as few emissions as possible. Think global, act local - work for emission-free Gelsenkirchen!
Submission Template
For the processing of the use cases within the DEUTSCHLAND 4.0 project a common submission template is available. This template will help you to structure your ideas and approaches and to find answers to all relevant questions.
SUBMISSION TEMPLATE (English version)
In addition to this submission template, you will find specific requirements and guiding questions for your Use Case in the "Guiding Questions" tab, which you should consider when preparing your submission.
You can also complement your submission with prototypes, pitch decks, images and video material, higher-level concepts or specific application-related instruments - simply submit these documents together with the submission template via our platform.
The aim is to ensure that solutions within the overall project cover a broad spectrum through this approach: from concrete digital product ideas to higher-level visions
Key questions
- Which innovative technologies/technology combinations can be used for new potentials of a sustainable energy supply at the GELSENWASSER site?
- Is it possible to develop a GHG emission-free and new supply concept according to the current state of the art?
- Which of these technologies/technology combinations has the potential to supply other buildings at the Gelsenkirchen site, possibly through modular design?
- How can the developed concept be further considered under integration of the existing energy supply systems in order to use possible synergy effects?
Criteria & specifications
Criteria to be observed
Regulatory framework conditions, such as the Renewable Energy Sources Act and the Cogeneration Act, are decisive factors influencing the economic efficiency of energy supply plants.
The solutions should include technologies currently available on the market.
Approaches that have already been pursued
Ice storage and fuel cell CHP are already a topic for the future in various parts of the company. The option of an energy storage facility is also interesting for the Gelsenkirchen site. The integration of these technologies should be examined without bias.