Smart Solar Power System in Hamburg Germany

At the time of the building''s first operation, the system was running at an energy efficiency of around 48% according to Dr. Martin Kerner, one of the heads of SSC GmbH (Arup 2013), with a 10% conversion ratio of light to biomass and 38% conversion of solar radiation to heat (Arup 2015) — much higher than the estimated 12-15% for solar ... At the time of the building''s first operation, the system was running at an energy efficiency of around 48% according to Dr. Martin Kerner, one of the heads of SSC GmbH (Arup 2013), with a 10% conversion ratio of light to biomass and 38% conversion of solar radiation to heat (Arup 2015) — much higher than the estimated 12-15% for solar ...

Why is solar power important in Hamburg?

Solar power is a crucial driving factor in both Hamburg and all of Germany to reach these renewable energy transition goals. Along with wind power and the generation of energy from biomass, solar power is one of the most important sources of clean, environmentally friendly, renewable energy.

Does Germany need a smart energy grid?

Germany, in its transition to renewable energies, faces challenges in regulating its energy supply. This study investigates the impact of various technologies, including energy storage solutions, peak shaving, and virtual buffers in a smart energy grid on a large scale.

What smart grid technologies are available in Hamburg?

The selection of smart grid technologies for investigation was done by examining their availability in the HafenCity and the Port of Hamburg. This includes established energy storage solutions like pumped hydro storage systems. Hereby, the hydro pump station near the city of Hamburg is used to provide realistic data.

Does Germany have a solar mandate?

In Germany, a rather weak form of the solar mandate was foreseen in the coalition government agreement of 2022 and in the draft of the federal government’s solar strategy, but was not released in the final strategy paper. However, some federal states, such as Baden-Wurttemberg or Hamburg, implemented solar mandates - yet to different extents.

What are the different types of energy sources in Germany?

It provides detailed data on the energy supply, sorted by country and split up into different product types. In Germany, energy supply types like biomass, nuclear power, and fossil coal are steady energy sources, while solar and wind energy fluctuate immensely.

Are smart grids the key to Germany's transition to nuclear and coal-fired power stations?

The analysis further highlights the central role of smart grids and virtual buffers in Germany’s path to gradually eliminate nuclear and coal-fired power stations [5, 6]. This transition emphasizes the reliance on renewable energy sources like solar and wind, which are inherently less predictable .

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At the time of the building''s first operation, the system was running at an energy efficiency of around 48% according to Dr. Martin Kerner, one of the heads of SSC GmbH (Arup 2013), with a 10% conversion ratio of light to biomass and 38% conversion of solar radiation to heat (Arup 2015) — much higher than the estimated 12-15% for solar ...

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With its recently opened Competence Center for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (CC4E) and new wind energy and smart grid laboratories, Hamburg University of Applied Sciences (HAW Hamburg) is leading the way among northern Germany''s higher education institutions on research and teaching around renewables and energy efficiency.

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