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Drivers and trends
Climate change – the greatest challenge of our time
One of the biggest challenges involved in achieving a global sustainable society is to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases and slow down the current rate of climate change. There is great international awareness of how climate change, which causes natural disasters and extreme weather conditions, is threating our living conditions, biodiversity and political stability in society.
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The international ambition is to reduce global warming to less than two degrees. This requires a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions of 70% by 2050 compared with the level in 2010, an annual reduction of 6.5%.
To achieve our growth targets while also meeting sustainability goals, we need to use less energy per unit we produce.
We see it as our responsibility to focus on creating a product portfolio of sustainable, energy-efficient energy solutions that supports the transition to a fossil-free society with reduced energy consumption.
Energy efficiency required for a more sustainable society
NIBE facilitates energy efficiency in the home
We feature in most of the current energy solutions that form a large part of everyday life
We create comfort, wellbeing and security in the home by supplying products for heating, air conditioning, ventilation and other solutions for a pleasant indoor climate. We are manufacturers of either
end products and system solutions, or of the components found in the equipment.
With our products, we contribute in a natural way to international ambitions to stop climate change and achieve global sustainability.
NIBE – for sustainability in everyday life
Energy conservation and indoor climate comfort
Heating the home with a heat pump from NIBE is one of the most energy-efficient and environmentally-friendly solutions available. This reduces
costs and saves the environment for both current consumers and future generations. Combined with waterborne underfloor heating, it also produces a comfortable indoor climate.
Our modern kitchens today contain many appliances that are used frequently. Most of them, such as
coffee makers, ovens and dishwashers, incorporate
components produced by NIBE, which helps them be as energy efficient as possible when they are
used. Modern technology for secure access to hot water
Constant access to hot water is an important part of our quality of life. NIBE offers households
peace of mind with its reliable, energy-efficient water heaters. Washing machines and tumble dryers, which make life easier for many of us, also need to be energy efficient. They also contain
several components made by NIBE.
Modern stoves save both money and the planet
A stove from NIBE really makes a house cosy.
It gently heats and becomes a natural place to gather on winter days and evenings. A stove saves money and, as combustion is very efficient and wood is a renewable energy source, it helps save the planet too. Stoves are also a
secure source of heating in the event of power outages.
The world’s combined property assets currently account for around 40% of total energy consumption and around one third of global emissions of greenhouse gases, most of which occur during the utilisation phase.
Technological change is required to achieve a reduction in emissions of greenhouse gases from buildings and this will involve phasing out fossil fuels in favour of energy-efficient systems based on renewable energy.
As buildings are used for many years, the energy-related and environment-related product choices made today are important because they will affect the environment for several decades to come.
The increasing pace of digitalisation with the internet of things (IoT) is a key driver for future business, offering the potential for greater customer benefit, deeper customer relationships and new business opportunities.
The new generation of products will be integrated into an ‘ecosystem for well-being’ and various portable digital solutions will provide real-time information between the various systems and users.
The bigger the building, the higher the investment in indoor comfort equipment and the more important it is to make the right choices in terms of reliability, cost and climate.
New construction of environmentally certified buildings is also increasing rapidly in several markets. To be certified, buildings require energy-efficient and environmentally-friendly installations for indoor comfort and we are able to offer solutions that are fossil-free
and energy-efficient.
NIBE has the knowledge, experience and technical solutions to achieve the best concept for any type of property, whether it is an apartment block, an industrial building, a farm, a hotel, a church, a hospital or a country house.
NIBE – for sustainable properties
Cost-effective indoor climate comfort in hotels
Heating, air conditioning and ventilation are some of the biggest cost items and some of the biggest environmental aspects of commercial properties.
The entire indoor climate comfort system can be automated and controlled remotely using NIBE’s sustainable digital heat pump solutions. Heat
pumps save energy even when idle, and the units have active cooling modules that produce excellent air conditioning.
High demand for energy efficiency in public buildings
Public buildings have traditionally been heated with oil, gas or coal. A huge number of buildings are
still heated in this way, and they need to switch to cleaner, more modern, greener technology. NIBE offers climate control solutions based on technology such as geothermal energy, which is good for the environment and saves costs. Energy-efficient solutions for apartment blocks growing in popularity
In apartment blocks, each apartment may have shared or individual heating, but in both cases the building can have a shared control and monitoring centre with NIBE’s concept solutions. These make it possible to
optimise energy use in the property. Heat pumps produce heat and hot water and enable air conditioning.
Older buildings get new lease of life thanks to modern indoor comfort technologies
Old country houses, mansions and even Italian vineyards present a challenge when it comes to reducing heating costs. Consequently, it makes financial sense
to invest in a modern climate control system when they are renovated. NIBE can offer knowledge and the latest
renewable energy technology, which permits old properties to be climate-friendly without losing their charm and beauty.
As the population grows and is concentrated in cities, the infrastructure becomes overloaded and the demand for resources, above all energy, increases. Cities currently account for 75% of world energy consumption and nearly 80% of carbon dioxide emissions.
Demand for technology that supports the switch from fossil fuels will grow and, as this technology becomes more available and the market grows, the prices will fall, contributing in turn to even greater demand.
Population growth and urbanisation also boost demand for the transportation of goods and people. The transport sector is regarded as one of the greatest challenges as it is responsible for a significant proportion of greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption.
A great deal of research and development are being carried out in energy optimisation and renewable energy. We believe that we stand at the forefront of our industry.
NIBE creates energy-efficient infrastructure and clean technology
NIBE an industrial partner to many companies
The use of private cars and heavy goods vehicles on roads presents a major challenge when it comes to reducing carbon dioxide emissions. Several countries are, therefore, currently implementing major projects to improve infrastructure, particularly that of rail-based transport. NIBE is contributing by supplying equipment both for vehicles and for heating rails and points, which are controlled and regulated automatically.
Our product development, in collaboration with business partners in the transport sector, continuously results in new solutions for energy optimisation and control.
We are a partner to many companies in a wide range of industries, developing and manufacturing components and solutions for intelligent heating and control. Many companies in widely differing industries, which require different solutions for their specific products, have found their industrial partner in NIBE.
Cleaner air in cities thanks to electrification
New hybrid vehicle models are constantly being launched for both passengers and commercial use. NIBE plays an active part in the development
of products for efficient energy utilisation, for example, delivering elements for battery heaters and interior heaters using sources such as braking energy. Energy efficiency in the transport sector
Large investment projects for improved infrastructure, including in railways, are underway all over the world. NIBE is contributing by developing and supplying equipment both for vehicles and for heating rails and points, which are controlled and regulated automatically.
Solar panels are important for our efforts to reach climate neutrality
With solar panels on the roof, property owners can produce electricity for their own use and any surplus is supplied to the grid. This is good for the climate and produces a significant gain, whichever form of heating is already used in the property. The most efficient solution is
to combine solar panels with a heat pump solution. Rapid development of equipment that saves lives
In the medtech industry, developments are rapid and new solutions save lives. NIBE contributes by being at the cutting edge of product development based on foil elements for various applications such as operating tables, sterilisation equipment, DNA analysis and respirators.
