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Energiesprong Deutschland

Independent Centre of Expertise for Serial Refurbishment as a broad-based solution

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Our mission

dena’s Centre of Expertise for Serial Refurbishment is developing a new market for scalable refurbishment solutions for existing buildings on behalf of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action. It is a part of the international Energiesprong initiative and initiates, coordinates and supports the development of serial refurbishment solutions. 

To this end, it brings together the innovative forces in the industry. The aim is to jointly develop new refurbishment solutions for different types of buildings, establish them in Germany and thus in turn promote climate protection.

Serial refurbishment based on the Energiesprong concept is a new method for the energy-efficiency refurbishment of buildings. It is based on digitalised construction processes, prefabricated elements for façades, rooftop photovoltaic systems and energy modules, an innovative financing model and a strong user focus. The aim is to refurbish buildings within a few weeks at an affordable cost, to achieve climate-neutral standards and to make refurbishments attractive for everyone involved.  

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Our approach: support in all aspects of serial refurbishment

The market development team consists of experts from dena and other industry experts. Together, they contribute interdisciplinary expertise and experience in order to complete serial refurbishment projects as quickly as possible.

The team provides support in all aspects of serial refurbishment: 

  • Choice of building
  • Development of design concepts
  • Consulting on subsidies
  • Portfolio analyses
  • Implementation of pilot projects
  • Product development
  • Reduction of regulatory barriers 

Regular workshops, funding talks, day trips to serial refurbishment projects and networking events offer valuable opportunities to exchange knowledge, network and develop new ideas. 

Vorher/Nachher-Vergleich: Mehrfamilienhaus zweigeschossig vor und nach der Sanierung

Our milestones

dena started the market development for serial refurbishments in Germany in 2017 basically from scratch. In the meantime, there is a great deal of momentum:  

  • Active pioneer network with more than 400 companies
  • 2024: nearly 70 projects (apartment buildings, detached single-family houses, non-residential buildings) completed, 30 under construction, 180 – including around 11,000 residential units – in planning & preparation  
  • 2023: start of the ‘SerSan-Bonus’ subsidy in the Federal Funding for Efficient Buildings programme
  • 2019: first Energiesprong pilot project in Germany
  • The Energiesprong initiative has also received prestigious awards such as the World Habitat Award. 

Let us know if we can help!

  • Uwe Bigalke

    Teamleiter Innovation & Transformation

  • Kristina Zimmermann

    Teamleiterin Innovation & Transformation

  • Nico Gorsler

    Team Leader, Analyses and building concepts

  • Nils Bormann

    Senior Expert, Analyses and building concepts

  • Timo Sengewald

    Senior Expert, Climate-neutral buildings

  • Anke Scheid

    Anke Scheid

    Senior Expert, Analyses and building concepts