GeoWaermeWende

Discover the future of sustainable heat supply in Schifferstadt!
The GeoWaermeWende app is part of an innovative funding project with the goal of "Geoportal-based monitoring of a geothermally fed cold district heating network as a contribution to the heat transition with active user involvement."

What is a cold district heating network?
A cold district heating network is a highly efficient and sustainable form of heat supply. Unlike conventional heating networks, it operates with low flow temperatures between 5 and 25°C. The heat is extracted from near-surface geothermal sources and transported to the buildings via an underground pipeline network. There, decentralized heat pumps raise the temperature to the required level for heating and hot water. This technology achieves particularly high levels of efficiency and significantly reduces CO2 emissions.

Main features of the app:
Augmented Reality (AR) visualization: The absolute highlight! Point your camera at the ground and make the invisible infrastructure visible. Experience how geothermal probes, pipes, and distribution stations run beneath the surface. The AR function allows you to explore the dimensions and positions of the systems realistically – as if you were looking through the ground.
Discover all relevant components of the cold district heating network. Each POI (point of interest) is provided with detailed information.
Comprehensive knowledge database: Learn everything about how cold district heating networks work, from the physical principles to the ecological benefits. Clearly presented texts, graphics, and diagrams make complex relationships tangible.

Who is the app for?
- Citizens who would like to learn more about sustainable heat supply
- Experts from the energy industry and urban planning
- Students and teachers in the field of renewable energies
- Anyone interested in innovative climate protection technology
The project team for this funded project consists of:

- RWTH Aachen: Institutes E3D (Energy-Efficient Construction), GUT (Geotechnics), and gia (Geography and Computer Science)
- Schifferstadt Public Utilities
- Bingen Transfer Office (TSB)
- Internet Marketing Services GmbH

This interdisciplinary collaboration combines scientific expertise with practical implementation skills and cutting-edge digital technology.
Why use this app?
The GeoWaermeWende app brings invisible infrastructure to life and conveys important knowledge about the energy transition in an innovative way. Using the practical example of Schifferstadt, it demonstrates how modern heat supply works and what contribution cold local heating networks can make to climate protection. The unique AR visualization creates a new understanding of the technology beneath our feet.

Become part of the heat transition! Use the GeoWaermeWende app to explore how sustainable energy supply is already a reality today and will shape our cities tomorrow.

Note: A camera is required for the AR function. The app works best in daylight.