Mercedes Factory Utilizes Digital Energy Twin for Enhanced Power Efficiency

Siemens and Mercedes-Benz have joined forces to introduce a groundbreaking innovation known as the ‘Digital Energy Twin,’ aimed at enhancing the integration of energy efficiency and sustainability measures in factory designs and upgrades. This cutting-edge technology is set to revolutionize the way energy planning is conducted in manufacturing facilities.

The Digital Energy Twin has been meticulously developed and rigorously tested at the Mercedes-Benz ‘Factory 56’ located in Sindelfingen, Germany. One of its key advantages is the significant reduction in early phase planning time, making the process more efficient and streamlined for both brownfield and greenfield sites.

The ultimate goal of the digital energy twin is to support Mercedes-Benz's ambitious target of powering all fully owned production sites globally with 100 percent renewable energies by 2039. By leveraging this tool, the automaker can expedite the factory energy planning process, leading to tangible benefits in terms of energy efficiency, cost savings, and emission reduction.

Siemens, the driving force behind the development of the Digital Energy Twin, will play a pivotal role in providing training, support, and ongoing enhancements to the tool as it is implemented across the Mercedes-Benz global production network. This collaboration underscores the commitment of both companies to driving sustainable progress and innovation in the industrial sector.

The Digital Energy Twin operates on sophisticated behavioural models of buildings, technical equipment, and energy generation, incorporating factors such as weather data, load profile simulation, and building asset selection. By simulating a virtual energy system, the tool can validate proposed planning scenarios, offering valuable insights on optimizing energy usage and achieving desired outcomes.