Expansion of photovoltaic systems and charging infrastructure
In order to implement the Integrated Climate Protection Plan Hessen 2025, Facility Management is pushing ahead with the expansion of renewable energies in existing buildings at the Gießen and Friedberg locations. The use of two new photovoltaic systems on buildings A5 and A20 as well as the installation of a charging infrastructure for electric vehicles are important steps towards a CO2-neutral university. Furthermore, an energy recording system was implemented on the Friedberg campus, similar to the one to Gießen. The project was supported financially by the HMWK as part of the innovation and structural development budget.
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1st THMEnergy Day 2018
On June 5, the 1st THM Energy Day instead of. The energy day was planned as an open and lively event for students and those interested in energy. Various projects were presented and stands on energy and climate protection were presented. In addition to the Department of the THM , companies and craft businesses from the region participated in the success of the event that work in the energy sector. Likewise, clubs and initiative had the opportunity to present themselves with the subject of meaningful use of primary energy or new forms of mobility.
an energy-saving competition
At the outset of the project “ECO2 - Energy concept for a CO2-neutral university” an energy-saving competition was held at the THM.
The aim was to heighten the awareness of the employees and students at the university on the subject of energy-saving to encourage long-term environmentally friendly behaviour. The respective energy consumption of each buildings was measured for a specific heating period (winter 2017/2018) and the data were compared with the corresponding period in the previous year. The building with the highest percentage of total energy saving was declared the winner on the 1st THM Energy Day .
Energetic optimisation of building A10
Pilot project A10: The energetic refurbishment of the building lays the foundation for a CO2-neutral university. The desired goal is an energy saving of approx. 30%.
The first measures are already being implemented. A self-learning room temperature control system that saves energy by automatically adapting to room use will be installed. Side strands from the heating which help to control room temperature are to be insulated. Adjusting and evaluating the operating times of the ventilation technology in the canteen will lead to a reduction in energy consumption. The next step will be to adjust the flow temperature of the central building in line with actual requirements and to optimise the components responsible for heat transfer and control. Furthermore, there are plans to utilise efficient LED technology for all light sources to achieve more sustainability.
"Funded with funds from the State of Hesse"
Investment measures to improve the cycling infrastructure on the Gießen campus
The THM was granted funding by the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Building and Nuclear Safety (BMU) to invest in measures leading to an improvement in and expansion of parking facilities for bicycles.
Internal processing was organised by Facility Management and the Research, Transfer and Young Academics Department of the THM in cooperation with the Project Sponsor Jülich .
The investment measures (funding code 03K00177) were carried out between March 1st, 2015 and February 28th, 2017. More than 200 high-quality bicycle racks, two bicycle shelters, a lockable bicycle garage, four bicycle service stations and three e-bike charging stations were purchased and installed.
A report about the measures undertaken as well as the respective funding can be found in a press release of the ADFC Gießen .
LED technology - "New light"
The THM was granted funding by the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Building and Nuclear Safety (BMU) for the refurbishment of all interior lighting.
Internal processing was organised by Facility Management and the Research, Transfer and Young Academics Department of the THM in cooperation with the Project Sponsor Jülich .
In the energy concept of September 28, 2010, the federal government decided on ambitious climate protection goals: By 2020, greenhouse gas emissions in Germany are to be reduced by at least 40% compared to 1990 levels.
By converting fluorescent tubes to LED technology, the greenhouse gas emissions carbon dioxide are reduced by up to 64% in the following THM areas:
Staircases A20 (funding code 03KS6975) lecture hall A21.0.01 and A21.0.03 (funding code 03KS7541) lecture hall A.8.15 (funding code 03KS8226) C50 ground floor and 1st floor (funding code 03KS8476).
The conversion was carried out between August 4th, 2014 and March 31st, 2015.