doi

10.14279/DEPOSITONCE-18454

Abstract

The present report by the Digitalization Module of the accompanying research Energiewendebauen consists of researchers from the Technische Universität Berlin, the Berlin University of the Arts, the Einstein Center Digital Future, and the Institute for Ecological Economic Research. It quantifies research theses on the digitalization of the energy transition in Germany. For this purpose, 270 experts were surveyed. The report includes the rating of theses on modeling, data sufficiency, digital business models, data protection and regulations, environmental impacts of digital applications, as well as general assessments and future research themes. The questions focus on the digitalization in the context of climate-friendly planning, construction, and operation of buildings, neighborhoods, and heat networks. The theses are developed from interviews and workshops and serve to quantify individual statements. The responses indicate that, according to the experts, the proper technologies already exist, but there is a lack of regulation, accessibility of solutions, automation, and integration. Possible solutions mentioned include standards, methods for data reuse and aggregation, as well as guidelines and directives to create transparency and identify added value. The experts assume that many people are not aware of the benefits of digitalization in energy technology. The respondents emphasize the importance of involving users in the development and call for transparent guidelines on the necessities, advantages, and disadvantages of digitalization. For example, the ecological assessment of digital applications is considered important, but there is a lack of knowledge and information for a comprehensive evaluation. The respondents wish for mechanisms to assess advantages and disadvantages, as well as the development of fair benchmarks and comparisons. Regulation is considered hindering the implementation of new business models and the energy transition. The experts emphasize that better explanation of regulation and data protection is necessary, for example, through certification programs. In the field of methods and models, data availability is considered as crucial. Simple models and supported processes are mentioned as ways to address the shortage of skilled workers. Efficient use of datasets, availability of non-sensitive data of public interest, as well as open standard tools are also considered important aspects. The integration of various components, such as technical building equipment, information and communication technology, and buildings, is seen as a challenge. Respondents see solutions in the form of digital shadows and modular division of models and datasets.

Authors

Rehmann F., Cudok F., Rupp V., Von Grafenstein M., Kegel J., Aretz A., and Streblow R.

Copyright

Creative Commons Attribution Non Commercial 4.0 International

Keywords

technology, medicine, applied sciences, engineering, other engineering disciplines, data governance, data sufficiency, data governance, data sufficiency, digitalization, energy, energy transition, energy, energy transition, digitalization

Year of publication

2023

Link to PDF or journal page

https://depositonce.tu-berlin.de/handle/11303/19655

Citation

F.2023b

Focus

technical

Institution

Technical University Berlin