Cofely provides sustainable heat and cold generation for Eindhoven’s new Stadionkwartier
Cofely is awarded a €5 million contract for the design, construction and management of the mechanical installations of the new building project in the Stadionkwartier in Eindhoven. The combination of the heat and cold generation and an intelligent management control concept will provide energy savings up to 70% in comparison to a conventional installation.
Optimal energy performance
To provide the necessary heating capacity, a heat exchanger has been set up in the technical room of the underground car park and two heat pumps have been installed and connected to a seasonal heat and cold generation* with a pair of aquifers amounting to 120 m³/h. ‘Cofely uses its expertise in the area of sustainable technology to contribute as much as possible in an efficient reduction of energy consumption and enabeling optimization of the energy performance of the buildings and apartments in the Stadionkwartier in Eindhoven,’ said Rob van Gils, Commercial Director for Cofely South. ‘In this regard, Cofely distinguishes itself as a company that not only thinks about the technical planning but also takes care of the sustainable character of this special construction project.’
Sustainable technology and solutions
In the Netherlands, Cofely helps technology work for its customers by applying innovative concepts in combination with integrated sustainable solutions, such as heat and cold generation. This is happening in new urban areas, such as Oosterdokseiland and Overhoeks in Amsterdam where roles such as living and working are being combined. Moreover, Cofely is responsible for the maintenance and management of more than 5 million m2 of installations in the Netherlands, such as at Schiphol and in several of Achmea’s office buildings. The multidisciplinary approach of Cofely to maintenance and management in combination with the integration of energy solutions connects perfectly with the current needs in the market.* The heat and cold generation is a system whereby up to a depth of 80 metres, porous sand which holds water is tapped and serves as a storage site. In summer cold water is extracted from the ground (the cold source) in order to cool the buildings. The ‘warmed up’ water is stored in a second (warm) source. In winter the system works the other way around: the relatively warm water is pumped up out of the warm source and additionally heated by means of the two heat pumps to heat the buildings. The ‘cooled off’ water is then again stored in the cold source.
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Cofely, a GDF SUEZ Company
Cofely is part of GDF SUEZ Energy Services, the European leader in multitechnical services. GDF SUEZ Energy Services offers its customers in industry, services, and infrastructures made-to-measure solutions, whether in the fields of engineering, installations or energy services. GDF SUEZ Energy Services employs 76,000 people and achieved revenues of € 13.5 billion in 2010. GDF SUEZ Energy Services is a business line of GDF SUEZ, one of the leading energy providers in the world.
Press Contact:
Ingrid Clauwaert,
Manager Public Relations Cofely Nederland NV
Tel: +31 30 656 94 59
ingrid.clauwaert@cofely-gdfsuez.nl
