Energy centre and Viessmann Academy at the Allendorf site (Eder)

Global concept for climate protection, efficient use of resources and job security


We are one of the leading manufacturers of heating systems, and can therefore offer our customers innovative products that are of top quality and work with energy efficiency and durability. To safeguard the competitiveness and environmental compatibility of our products and processes, a forward-looking concept for greater efficiency has been implemented at our Allendorf site. 

Energy efficiency increased on the generation and on the consumption side 

Heating and air conditioning technology is our business. We have, therefore, relied on our own expertise to take us forward not just where energy efficiency in our production is concerned, but to also set new benchmarks when it comes to the heat and energy provision of the entire site. This has meant a substantial increase in energy efficiency on both the generation and the consumption side.

Substitution of fossil fuels with renewables
 
We have cut down on the fossil fuels previously used to provide energy to the factory by 40 percent, and at the same time we have reduced CO2 emissions by a third (Fig. 12). In addition to an increase in energy efficiency, the use of renewables, such as solid biomass and biogas, also makes a substantial contribution. With the Efficiency Plus project, Viessmann demonstrates at its own manufacturing site that the political goals with regard to climate and energy can already be achieved today with commercially available technology.

Efficiency and substitution | Target: 40% reduction in fossil fuels and one third less CO2 emissions – incl. utilisation of biogas from our own biogas plant from 2010Efficiency and substitution | Target: 40% savings of fossil fuel and one third less CO2 emissions
Efficiency and substitution | Target: 40% reduction in fossil fuels and one third less CO2 emissions – incl. utilisation of biogas from our own biogas plant from 2010Figure 12Efficiency and substitution | Target: 40% savings of fossil fuel and one third less CO2 emissionsFigure 13


Overall improvement in resource efficiency
 
Efficiency Plus sets new benchmarks in resource efficiency. Apart from energy efficiency, operational and material efficiency have also been significantly improved. Part of this development has involved making structures and processes in production leaner and more flexible, and introducing a continuous improvement processes. Where material usage is concerned, we are committed to designing products for the lowest possible material usage, the consistent avoidance of waste and the encouragement of recycling.

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