Energy Efficiency

Through the AQVA-HEAT research project, the Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences is developing an innovative method for using surface water as a sustainable heat source. At the heart of the project is a vacuum liquid ice process that is being tested in real-world operations in Zittau and Weißwasser. The goal is to integrate the technology into district heating networks and thus contribute to a more efficient, climate-friendly energy supply.

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In the EKI-Saxony project, a consortium involving the HSZG and TU Dresden is researching new approaches for energy self-sufficient communication and information technologies. These systems work without an external power supply and enable the use of sensors, communication and computing units even where there is a lack of infrastructure - for example in industry, logistics or smart factories.

The HSZG is responsible for the application and evaluation of the technologies in the areas of Industry X.0, Smart Factory and logistics. The aim is to develop practical concepts that combine digitalization and resource conservation.

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The DC Campus is a Saxon research network in which leading universities and institutes collaborate, including Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences, Dresden University of Technology, Chemnitz University of Technology, and the Fraunhofer IWU. The goal is to develop sustainable direct-current distribution networks for industry, neighborhoods, and future-oriented infrastructure.

An important component is the DC LabSaxony in Zittau. It was initiated by the Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences (HSZG) in collaboration with the Technical University of Dresden and funded by the Just Transition Fund. The lab provides a platform for research, development, and testing of DC technologies, particularly for energy storage integration, electric mobility, and industrial applications.

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