Interview with Prof. Dr. Michael Laskowski (E-DeMa)

In an interview, project manager of the E-DeMa E-Energy project - Prof. Dr. Michael Laskowski - explains the special features of the model region of Rhein-Ruhr, the implementation of integrated homes and the significance of E-Energy.

What are the objectives of your model project?
The E-DeMa model project will develop solutions that will put the decentralized generation of energy and energy consumption in sync with one another in the future. To make this a reality, an energy marketplace and special mechanisms are to be made available to enable automated transactions between the power producers and prosumers. Private customers receive an energy efficiency solution that not only reduces their energy consumption but also shifts it to times when sufficient energy is available at a lowcost.

What is so special about E-DeMa?
E-DeMa is putting its model into action in the city of Mülheim. In addition to E-DeMa, Mülheim also implements smart meters and solutions from the area of e- mobility. The model region is located in the most densely populated part of Germany and represents all sections of society. An important focus of the E-DeMa project is the general application of the solutions, i.e. the aim is to develop solutions that can be generally applied to every household.

Do you already have concrete plans to implement "Smart Homes"?
In the E-DeMa project, the ICT gateway is the basis for implementing the "integrated home" or "Smart Home". Furthermore, the specification and standardization of protocols also constitutes an important milestone. The same applies to terminals and appliances such as washing machines, heating systems or electric shutters.

What importance do you attach to the overall E-Energy project?
If successfully implemented, E-Energy will change the entire energy landscape on the medium term. The E-Energy solutions will be particularly important for integrating renewable sources of energy into the overall system.

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