Achim Zerbst

Smart Building with Climate Goals – WAGO’s Practical Approach

Smart Building with Climate Goals: How WAGO is making a new site energy-efficient and future-ready In this episode, Achim Zerbst and Jannis Held share insights into the development of WAGO’s new logistics hub in Sondershausen – and how a holistic energy management system was integrated right from the start. The goal: not just to control electricity flows, but to actively reduce CO₂, avoid peak loads, and meet ESG requirements. At the heart of the approach is a modular system: from detecting significant energy users (SEUs) and intelligent load management for EV charging infrastructure, to integrating photovoltaics, battery storage, and building automation. WAGO focuses on interoperability – with open interfaces to SCADA systems, third-party sensors, and existing building management systems. What makes this project stand out: Energy management was already considered in the planning phase – supported by simulation models, a master’s thesis on energy flexibility, and a clear target vision: efficient, climate-friendly, and reliable operations. This episode provides valuable insights for anyone planning new sites, modernizing existing buildings, or looking to achieve concrete climate targets with IoT technologies. Tune in to discover how WAGO combines digitalization and climate protection in practice.