Siemens has completed a technical modernization of the Staatsbibliothek zu Berlin, aiming to reduce the library’s energy use and CO₂ emissions. The project is intended to help protect cultural assets housed in the facility.
According to Siemens, the upgrades have resulted in halving the building’s energy consumption. The company reports that these changes are expected to contribute significantly to climate protection goals by reducing greenhouse gas output from one of Berlin’s major public institutions.
“Siemens has technically modernized the Staatsbibliothek zu Berlin (Berlin State Library) to slash the facility’s energy consumption, lower its CO₂ emissions and better protect valuable cultural assets.”
The modernization aligns with ongoing efforts across Germany and Europe to make public buildings more energy efficient. The Staatsbibliothek zu Berlin is among several heritage sites investing in new technologies for sustainability and preservation purposes.
