Siemensstadt Square: Driving Sustainable Urban Transformation with Siemens Technology in Berlin

Siemens technology is playing a key role in the development of a sustainable city of the future in Berlin. Key points include:

Siemens technology will support the creation of Siemensstadt Square, a modern and sustainable urban area in Berlin, from the initial planning stages to efficient daily operations.

Today, a foundation stone was laid at a urban redevelopment project in Berlin Spandau, covering 76 hectares of land. The project, which will cost €4.5 billion, involves transforming an industrial site that has been around for over 100 years into a mixed-use urban district. Siemens is collaborating with multiple partners to create a space that combines production, research, education, and residential areas.

Siemens technology will be used to create the foundation of the new neighborhood by merging physical and digital elements. The key component of this technology is the intelligent digital twin, which will be essential for planning, optimizing, and managing the urban infrastructure. This infrastructure will include various aspects such as renewable energy sources and sustainable building management.

Creating a digital model of a future neighborhood allows urban planners to use a variety of data sources throughout the lifespan of the city district. This approach adds more value and helps to optimize sustainable results. Using this technology can also help identify issues early on and develop effective solutions.

Matthias Rebellius, a member of the Managing Board of Siemens AG and CEO of Smart Infrastructure, praised Siemensstadt Square as an example of successful urban development that can serve as a guide for transforming former industrial areas in a sustainable way on a global scale.

"We are thrilled to introduce various Siemens technologies in the district, spanning infrastructure, industry, and transportation. This demonstrates our commitment to leveraging technology to enhance the daily lives of the 35,000 individuals residing and working in Siemensstadt Square."

Converting buildings into intelligent, effective, and eco-friendly assets, Siemensstadt Square showcases the use of digital tools to update and improve existing infrastructure. The Building X 360° Viewer, alongside digital twin technology, allows for collaborative planning of retrofits on virtual building models. Building X is a digital platform that helps customers digitize, oversee, and enhance their building operations. It is a component of Siemens Xcelerator, a digital business platform that simplifies and speeds up customers' digital transformation on a larger scale.

In the meantime, as we look ahead to 2027 and the construction of new office buildings, digital tools such as Building X Energy Manager and Desigo CC's integrated building management system will help improve building operations.

By using insights from Artificial Intelligence (AI), the Building X Energy Manager application can monitor, analyze, and improve the energy usage, expenses, and environmental impact of a collection of buildings. It can result in energy savings of up to 30 percent. Additionally, Desigo CC allows for centralized monitoring and effective control of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems in buildings.

Siemens Smart Infrastructure has tested their Energy Digital Twin to forecast the energy usage of upcoming phases at Siemensstadt Square. These phases are planned to be completed gradually by 2035, aiming for carbon neutrality through efficient and sustainable energy practices.

Siemens is collaborating with Berliner Wasserbetriebe and a local energy supplier to create the largest wastewater heat exchanger in Europe. This system, along with heat pumps, will provide the district with heating and cooling that is completely CO2-neutral. The electricity needed for this system will be produced entirely from renewable sources.

Siemens is changing the way people live and work in Siemensstadt by introducing electric transportation options for a cleaner environment. The focus of the district's sustainable mobility strategy is on improving public transportation, making the area more walkable, and increasing bike accessibility.

The idea of a sustainable neighborhood involves incorporating e-mobility, where around half of the parking spaces will have electric charging stations sourced from various Siemens products.

Matthias Rebellius believes that this project serves as a blueprint for other cities facing similar challenges in how to update in a sustainable manner. By merging physical and digital elements, sustainable urban development can be achieved even in areas with historical significance. The technology needed for this type of development exists, and Siemensstadt Square will serve as a tangible example for others to witness firsthand.

To learn more about Siemens Smart Infrastructure, please visit the Siemens Smart Infrastructure website.

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