To achieve climate goals, we need innovative, practical solutions for our energy future today.
Due to the complexity of current energy policy challenges, companies and cities can no longer answer many questions on their own. In aspern Seestadt in Vienna, we are working with our partners on a project unique in Europe, researching concrete aspects of the energy future, testing solutions with real-world data under realistic conditions, and developing sustainable, scalable technologies for smart cities.
Patricia Neumann, CEO Siemens Austria
Innovations for a sustainable energy future
Concrete solutions for urban areas
Since 2013, Siemens Austria, together with partners, has been operating one of Europe's most innovative energy research projects in the Aspern Seestadt district. Sustainable energy solutions are tested there under real-world conditions. The data obtained enables market-oriented, scalable approaches for a climate-friendly energy future. More than 150 experts from various disciplines are working on this unique collaborative model.
Outlook "ASCR NeXt Level. 2028"
The third project phase, "ASCR NeXt Level. 2028" (2024–2028), scales existing innovations to the entire city using the latest technologies. The focus is on five areas: existing buildings, smart new buildings, neighbourhoods, smart grids, and e-mobility. The Living Lab will be expanded to include additional urban buildings and infrastructure such as historic buildings, hospitals, and industrial facilities.
ASCR's activities explore solutions for intelligent buildings and power grids. Digital technologies such as IoT, digital twins, machine learning, and AI enable new, innovative approaches. Cybersecurity and the use of open-source software are key focuses for developing future-proof and secure systems.
More heat pumps and photovoltaic systems require more intelligence in buildings.
The integration of renewable energy sources presents challenges for the energy distribution grid.
With the help of state-of-the-art monitoring and analysis tools, as well as intelligent sensors and digital management systems, the network and buildings are to be equipped for the new tasks.
Modern sensors, monitoring, and management systems intelligently connect buildings and networks. They exchange data and flexibility potential via interfaces – leveraging synergies such as digital twins, load forecasts, and data analytics for process optimization.
Self-learning algorithms continuously improve control, optimize operations, CO₂ emissions, and costs, and enable needs-based maintenance. This allows for efficient use of existing infrastructure – enabling entire city districts to actively contribute to the energy transition.
Buildings and networks communicate: Data analysis for process improvement.
Siemens translates research findings into concrete, scalable, and replicable products. These innovative solutions enable cities and regions beyond Austria to contribute to the energy transition and benefit from the advantages for users and the environment.
of newly developed or expanded products and solutions for designing more efficient energy systems
Energy automation, smart grids, electromobility
LV Insights® X is a dedicated SaaS application for adaptable and scalable low-voltage network management.
The heart and brain of a small energy network, such as those found in renewable energy communities. It monitors, controls, and optimizes local energy consumption.
A modular device series for remote control and automation applications in all areas of energy supply with high availability requirements.
Network sensors provide transparency regarding the utilization of equipment in the low-voltage infrastructure. They form the basis for solutions for the digitalization of the distribution network.
Software for the analysis and planning of all types of energy supply networks
With tailor-made charging solutions for electric cars, we are driving the development of electromobility forward.
Solutions and technology for buildings
Building X is a suite of AI-powered and open-platform applications for building management.
Desigo CC is the integrated, scalable and open building management platform for managing high-performance buildings.
As part of Building Information Modeling, building operators now gain new insights into their buildings and the products used in them.
