Conducting Experiments Inside the Authentic Laboratory
The EUREF Campus Düsseldorf, a future-focused site dedicated to sustainability and innovative energy solutions, is set to become an internationally relevant hub for the energy and mobility transition in the state capital. The campus, which will house approximately 3,500 employees from various sectors, is expected to be a significant model for urban energy and sustainability projects.
The innovative energy concept of the EUREF Campus Düsseldorf integrates renewable energy sources such as solar power and wind energy, with a unique focus on groundwater energy systems for heating and cooling. This approach, which reduces energy consumption from fossil fuels or electricity, is part of a broader strategy to minimize carbon emissions and move towards carbon-neutral energy systems.
Specifically, the campus uses groundwater energy systems whereby groundwater is extracted and used as a thermal energy source. This technique allows for heating in winter and cooling in summer by leveraging the relatively constant temperature of groundwater, thereby enhancing energy efficiency and sustainability.
CEO of Berlin EUREF AG, Reinhard Müller, expressed anticipation for the exchange and cooperation with local actors in the EUREF Campus Düsseldorf project. The campus is expected to establish an "intelligence cluster" in the state capital, fostering collaboration and innovation in the fields of energy, mobility, and sustainability.
The EUREF Campus Düsseldorf was officially opened by Mayor Thomas Geisel, who considers it a "lighthouse project" for the city. According to Geisel, the campus will help make Düsseldorf climate-neutral by 2035. The building application for the campus has been submitted, and construction is expected to commence in September 2020, as announced by Reinhard Müller.
The EUREF Campus Düsseldorf is currently showcased in a multimedia exhibition at the Stadtsparkasse in Berliner Allee 33, Berlin, until August 21, offering a glimpse into the future of sustainable urban development.
References:
[1] EUREF Campus Berlin. (n.d.). About. Retrieved from https://euref-campus.de/en/about/
[2] Stadt Düsseldorf. (2020, March 2). EUREF Campus Düsseldorf: Neue Wohn- und Bürogebäude für den EUREF-Campus Düsseldorf. Retrieved from https://www.stadt-duesseldorf.de/nachrichten/euref-campus-duesseldorf-neue-wohn-und-buerogebaeude-fuer-den-euref-campus-duesseldorf-1264268.html
- The EUREF Campus Düsseldorf, a future-focused site dedicated to sustainability, will integrate renewable energy sources and groundwater energy systems to minimize carbon emissions and move towards carbon-neutral energy systems.
- The innovative energy concept of the EUREF Campus Düsseldorf is anticipated to foster collaboration and innovation in the fields of energy, mobility, and sustainability, creating an "intelligence cluster" in the state capital.
- The EUREF Campus Düsseldorf, with its focus on environmental science, renewable energy, and urban sustainability projects, is expected to be a significant model for similar projects in the future.
- As the EUREF Campus Düsseldorf moves towards its goal of climate-neutrality by 2035, it is expected to play a crucial role in financing and implementing innovative energy solutions, contributing to the growth of the renewable energy industry.
