What contribution does KÜBLER make to the energy transition?

"To make the heating transition a success, we need SMEs like KÜBLER, whose innovations drive the implementation of the transformation locally and offer concrete technical solutions here in Rhineland-Palatinate and beyond," says Fabian Ehmann.
A lot has happened since Fabian Ehmann visited KÜBLER almost exactly a year ago. Back then, together with Dr. Bernhard Braun (today: Spokesman for Economy, Media Policy). The concept paper "65% EE for the installation of new heating systems" was published. Together with the impending gas shortage in winter, this caused a great deal of uncertainty among industrial and commercial enterprises. Investing in new energy-efficient hall heating technology? Better to postpone it for the time being and build on what you have - even if the old systems had to be operated with coal or oil.
For KÜBLER, this meant only one thing: speeding up the latest development project that could offer a solution to the precarious situation. And above all: for an easy and affordable heat transition in the hall building sector. We are talking about a multi-energy-capable hall heating system called FUTURA. It has now won four innovation awards and was the only system at the world's leading trade fair ISH in Frankfurt to offer an integrated and affordable solution for the transformation process of the energy revolution.
The discussions between Fabian Ehmann, the Ludwigshafen city councillors, Thomas Kübler (Managing Partner) and Dr. Jens Findeisen (Head of Research & Development at KÜBLER) focused primarily on this innovation. First, however, it was important for the Ludwigshafen team to explain the basics: Why do hall buildings with ceiling heights of up to 40 meters have to be considered quite differently from a heating perspective than multi-storey buildings such as apartments or offices? And why are infrared systems the golden standard of heating technology in these giant buildings? With reference to the draft bill for the GEG amendment: What is the difference between heat pumps and infrared heating in halls?
"Heat pumps are a great thing for many buildings with room heights of around two meters and a half. For halls, there are solutions that are much more suitable, equally efficient and also far more economical"
Thomas Kübler explains, referring to infrared heating technology, for which the hidden champion has already received numerous awards. This is also where the Heating Act came into play, which the Ludwigshafen-based entrepreneur believes could be optimized in some respects to make it a forward-looking and really good law. A law that also helps the economy to implement the energy transition. Openness to technology is required. No, not as an ideological narrative of a traffic light partner, but as a fundamental requirement for every draft law in our country.
"We need economically viable solutions for the energy transition in order to preserve locations and jobs in Germany."
The multi-energy infrared heating system is one such solution and is also future-proof, as it can be powered by electricity, hydrogen or gas to cover the entire transformation path beyond 2045. An important step towards making the energy transition in Germany a success.
- Energy savings of up to 70 % - with these values, KÜBLER heating systems are perhaps one of the most effective levers for reducing primary energy consumption, CO2 emissions and costs in the hall sector. Depending on the project, this can amount to annual savings of €300,000 and more. A sum that can be used for design. Because it offers financial freedom. For architectural innovations. For further beneficial measures on the building structure. The innovation leader presented its latest developments at ISH 2019 in Frankfurt.
- "Achieving more together! Energy services as enablers of the energy transition" - this is the motto under which the heating refurbishment of Eickhoff Maschinenbau GmbH with highly efficient infrared hall heaters from KÜBLER was convincing: the jury of the Energy Efficiency Award nominated the joint large-scale project on the Eickhoff company premises in Bochum for the coveted award of the German Energy Agency dena.
- With his calls for openness to technology and planning security, he is knocking down open doors at the Dresden Chamber of Industry and Commerce. Managing Director Manuela Gogsch, who also took part in the expert dialog, says: "I advocate openness for the various technologies. However, we have to be careful that it doesn't happen like with the reduction in bureaucracy: People like to mention the term, but then it happens [...]
- "The best kilowatt hour is the one saved," says Thomas Kübler. The managing partner of KÜBLER GmbH Energiesparende Hallenheizungen is in good company. DENEFF also states* that too little is being invested, even though energy efficiency pays off, and quotes Lower Saxony's Energy Minister Olaf Lies with his plea for an energy policy based on the principle of "Efficiency First". Experts agree that if the 2030 climate targets are to be even remotely achieved, effective measures are needed quickly. The first priority is to reduce energy consumption. The solution to this can be found in the industrial sector with specially developed hall heating systems from KÜBLER. They combine enormous savings potential with a short ROI.