January 28, 2025

The bioenergy village of Breitenholz, near Tübingen, operates with 100% renewable energy, using a combination of wood chips from regional sources (65%) and solar thermal energy (35%). The system includes 2,000 square meters of solar collectors and a one-million-liter thermal storage tank, which stores water heated to up to 80°C. The village’s heating network spans four kilometers, connecting over half of the 250 households.

In our exclusive interview with Mr Günther Gamerdinger, Board member of Bürger-Energie Tübingen eG performed during the site visit of our ConnectHeat partners in Breitenholz, Germany, you will learn about this inspiring case and the specific challenges along the way.

See the interview below:

Written by Martin Stroleny