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Energy-efficient companies

The energy transition is not possible without fostering energy efficiency. Many companies have already recognised the opportunities and have invested in energy-saving and environmentally-friendly technologies. This special features some examples.

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Power from the own harvest

Municipalities and companies all across Germany are using renewable energy. They are almost completely independent of traditional energy suppliers. Learn more about three inspiring projects, including the municipality of Büsingen, which is relying on a local heating network.

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Production line Flensburger brewery

Climate protection on the production line

Flensburger Brauerei, a brewery in northern Germany, is investing in energy-efficient technology. With the help of KfW loans, it has once again updated its production facilities. And this is paying off – for the environment and for the company.

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Betterspace founders

Hotels of the future

It all started with intelligent heating control systems. Today, Betterspace offers an extensive portfolio for the digitalisation of hotels. The portrait of a start-up that continues to be in demand, even in times of corona crisis.

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Peter Küpper talking to a craftsman

The red house in Beuel

Peter Küpper has reached top efficiency values for the new construction of the Josef Küpper Söhne GmbH headquarters in Bonn-Beuel. The environmentally conscious entrepreneur hopes to inspire other business owners.

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Laser at work

Wilms Metallmarkt puts stock in fibre laser

Wilms Metallmarkt produces metal parts made to measure in single piece or series manufacturing. In future, the parts will have even cleaner contours and sharper edges. Because the family-owned company has invested in an energy-efficient fibre laser.

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Heating with server racks

Twice the benefits

The Cloud & Heat company uses the exhaust heat from server racks to heat buildings. Professor Dr Christof Fetzer on the development of a green energy solution.

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Green logistics

The REWE Group runs one of Germany's most cutting-edge logistics centres. A solar unit on the roof and a separate cogeneration unit are just two of the many measures that the company has applied to help the company cut its CO₂ emissions in half by 2022 as compared to 2006.

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Germany needs a heating energy transition

The energy transition can only be accomplished if we stop wasting heating energy in our homes, offices and factories. High time to rethink things in Germany.

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