Siemens supplied meters and monitors to measure energy, water use
Siemens subsidiaries supply energy efficient lighting and white goods
Project creates first Passivhaus experiment in Qatar named BAYTNA
Project aims to reduce power, water consumption by 50%
Siemens, a global powerhouse in electronics and electrical engineering operating in the energy, infrastructure and cities, industry and healthcare sectors, has supplied cutting-edge technologies to Qatar's first Passivhaus experiment, which enhances energy-efficiency at residential units with the aim of creating more sustainable housing. The overall project, known as BAYTNA, targets a 50 percent reduction in energy and water consumption and CO2 emissions in the Passivhaus villa during the project's implementation period.
The experiment, which begins April 22, 2013, is based on using two identical villas, one built conventionally and the other using green design and technologies, known as the Passivhaus villa. Both villas, located in Barwa City in Qatar's capital city of Doha, will be occupied by the same number of residents who will move in after the completion of a six-month testing and commissioning period. Siemens has supplied the essential monitoring and metering equipment for this significant research project as well as fire detection systems and Building Management Systems. Osram, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Siemens, provided energy-efficient lighting solutions and Bosch equipped the villa with energy efficient white goods.
"Siemens is proud to be a key supplier of innovative technology to Qatar's first Passivhaus, which aims to reduce energy use and increase awareness of efficient technologies and solutions to create a cleaner and greener environment," said Joerg Scheifler, CEO of Siemens Infrastructure and Cities, Middle East. "The experiment supports Qatar's National Vision 2030 and will help educate the public about energy efficiency, and subsequently assist them in reducing costs associated with power and water consumption."
Residents will live in the villas for a period of one year and the difference in their water and power consumption will be measured. During the first six months, the families' energy and water usage habits will be observed. This will be followed by data analysis, training and education of the Passivhaus residents in using the available technology more efficiently to conserve energy and water. At the end of the experiment, compiled data will be used to help introduce viable, cost effective energy and water efficient technologies and standards in new homes and offices throughout Qatar.
The project is led by Barwa Real Estate Group, Qatar General Electricity & Water Corporation (Kahramaa), and Qatar Green Building Council, which is a member of Qatar Foundation.
Siemens AG (Berlin and Munich) is a global powerhouse in electronics and electrical engineering, operating in the fields of industry, energy and healthcare as well as providing infrastructure solutions, primarily for cities and metropolitan areas. For over 165 years, Siemens has stood for technological excellence, innovation, quality, reliability and internationality. The company is the world's largest provider of environmental technologies. Around 40 percent of its total revenue stems from green products and solutions. In fiscal 2012, which ended on September 30, 2012, revenue from continuing operations totaled €78.3 billion and income from continuing operations €5.2 billion. At the end of September 2012, Siemens had around 370,000 employees worldwide on the basis of continuing operations. Further information is available on the Internet at: www.siemens.comContact for journalists:
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