EnEV (Energy Saving Ordinance)
The Energy Saving Ordinance specifies energy requirements for new buildings and existing buildings in order to reduce energy consumption.
KfW funding
The Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (KfW) offers funding programs for energy-efficient construction and renovation in Germany.
Self-sufficient
Self-sufficient means “economically independent” or “self-sufficient”. In relation to a self-sufficient house, this means that the house independently generates energy, treats water and treats wastewater.
Insulation
Insulation is the measure used to reduce heat loss or gain in a building. It ensures that the heat stays inside in winter and outside in summer. As a result, it contributes to the energy efficiency of a modular house or tiny house by minimizing the energy required for heating and cooling. Effective insulation increases [...]
Indoor air quality
Indoor air quality refers to the quality of the air inside a building. Factors such as temperature, humidity, air movement and pollutant levels play a role here.
Annual solar yield
The annual solar yield refers to the amount of solar energy generated by a photovoltaic system or a solar thermal system within a year.
Photovoltaics
The conversion of sunlight into electrical energy through the use of solar cells.
Solar energy
Solar energy refers to the conversion of solar energy into electricity or heat. This can be achieved using solar cells or solar thermal systems.
Thermal insulation
A layer of materials applied to the exterior or interior of buildings to reduce heat loss through the building envelope.
Heat pump
A heat pump is a heating system that extracts heat from the ambient air, groundwater or soil and uses it for heating and hot water preparation. By using renewable energy sources such as ambient air, the heat pump helps reduce CO2 emissions and is considered an environmentally friendly alternative to conventional heating systems. [...]