Düsseldorf-Kreis Mettmann: 2 million euros for the Smart Energy Hub!

Düsseldorf-Kreis Mettmann: 2 million euros for the Smart Energy Hub!

An exciting chapter for the state capital Dregion Düsseldorf-Kreis Mettmann begins! President Schürmann ceremoniously presented the funding notice for the groundbreaking project "Smart Energy Hub Düsseldorf-Kreis Mettmann". This innovative project, which is supported by the European Fund for Regional Development (EFR), aims to drive the energy transition in the region and develop sustainable solutions. With around 2 million euros in funding, the Düsseldorf University of Applied Sciences will work on implementation together with Düsseldorf Innovation and Technology Center GmbH (DITEC) and regional management Düsseldorf-Kreis Mettmann in the next three years.

The "Smart Energy Hub" will act as a platform for innovation and cooperation to master the challenges of climate change. Schürmann emphasized the importance of developing forward -looking technologies precisely and bringing them into a practical manner. "With the Smart Energy Hub, we are making a strong sign of the future viability of our region," he said. The project will not only strengthen regional competitiveness, but also promote the transfer of scientific knowledge into practice.

a center for innovative energy solutions

under the direction of Prof. Dr. Mario Adam will advance the Center for Innovative Energy Systems (Zies) of the Düsseldorf University of Applied Sciences, which are intended for building and energy management of single-family houses and small companies. "This funding enables us to further sharpen our expertise in the field of intelligent energy solutions," says Adam. The planned hub will be a central place for companies and service providers of the energy transition to network and present technologies.

The project will also ensure the visibility of regional needs and potential. Michael Seher from Ditec emphasized that the project will help many small and medium -sized companies to actively support the energy transition with small changes. Paul Stertz, managing director of regional management, emphasized that the Smart Energy Hub will further strengthen the region's position as a technology and innovation location. A strong signal for a sustainable future!