Technology solution sets

Heating, cooling and ventilation

The buildings are equipped with centralized heat pumps.

Building Technology Type of System Technology Distribution System
Primary Heating System
  • Centralized
  • Air source heat pump
  • Exhaust air heat pump
  • Solar assisted heat pump (with thermal solar panels)
  • Water source heat pump
  • Radiant floor
Ventilation
    • Natural ventilation with opening automation
      Domestic Hot Water
      • Integrated with the heating system
      • Decentralized

          Renewable energy production

          Primary energy demand totals to 23,3 kWh/m2a. Self-generation amounts to 119.247 kWh/a, while Self consumption amounts to 190.128 kWh/a

          The yearly PV (or other RES-based technologies) energy production amounts to 119.247 kWh/a.

          • Electrical storage battery:

            Yes

          • Photovoltaic rooftop system:

            Yes

          Energy Renewable Technology System Type Main PV Panel orientation Total Installed Capacity (KWP)
          PV Systems (KW peak installed, surface area, total or per m²)
          • Roof integrated PV system
          • Facade integrated PV system
          • External structures integrated PV system (balcony, canopy, garage, parking places etc.)
          • East
          • South
          • West
          		 441 kWp therm

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