To future proof cities, it is becoming increasingly important to consider new forms of mobility, energy generation and digital communication when developing sustainable properties and districts. The goal is to ensure that the districts are attractive and affordable for all generations and that the environment benefits as well as people and the economy. Drees & Sommer offers integrated solutions that take the various aspects into account.

Construction projects in the energy sector are very challenging for all parties involved. The expansion of electricity and gas grids involves complex long-term projects with scarce resources. And they place huge demands on the client’s organization. Drees & Sommer supports clients at critical points in the project with experience, methodological competence and digital tools.

The energy transition is resulting in the gradual decommissioning and dismantling of many nuclear and coal-powered power stations. In addition to the challenges that this complex and often lengthy work entails, the future use of the buildings and sites has to be decided. Drees & Sommer expert teams support power plant operators with this difficult decision-making process.

Our economy has so far been powered by fossil fuels such as coal and oil – with the all the known impacts. But ‘green’ hydrogen (H₂) is seen as the energy carrier of the future. Massive expansion of renewable energies will be necessary to compensate for the loss of electricity from conventional generation. And the energy transition requires approaches such as sector coupling and innovative storage technologies.