Tech Giants Team Up to Slash CO2 Emissions in Buildings by 2030
Innovative companies and research institutions are teaming up to tackle CO2 emissions in the building sector. By 2030, automated control of heating, cooling, and lighting could save up to 28.7 million metric tons of CO2, according to a study by the Borderstep Institute for Bitkom.
Key players like Kieback&Peter, Siemens, and Bosch Building Technologies are providing system solutions and conducting research on reducing CO2 emissions through building automation. The Austrian Institute of Technology (AIT) is also involved, focusing on the CO2-saving potential of intelligent automation.
The study projects significant savings: automated control of cooling and lighting could save around 0.7 million tons of CO2 annually by 2025. By 2030, automated control of heating and hot water generation could save up to 10.8 million metric tons of CO2 annually. Additionally, intelligent sector coupling and flexibility could save up to 3.28 million tons of CO2 annually in the same year.
The building sector is a major contributor to CO2 emissions in Germany, responsible for a third of the energy demand and up to a quarter of the climate gases emitted. Digital technologies can significantly reduce these emissions and energy demand. The study concludes that the savings effects of using these technologies clearly outweigh any possible environmental effects. It also finds that digital technologies could contribute almost a third to the building sector achieving its climate goals for 2030 in Germany.
Through collaboration and innovation, the building sector is poised to make significant strides in reducing its CO2 emissions. By 2030, automated control and digital technologies could save nearly 30 million metric tons of CO2, demonstrating the tangible impact of these efforts on climate protection.
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