Innovation Academy

1 Day Solar Excursion

Introduction: Munich - 100% Renewable
The city of Munich with its 1.35 million inhabitants is pursuing an ambitious goal: By 2015 the city power stations will feed as much electricity into the network from their own renewable energy plants as all of Munich’s private households use.

Producing Geothermal Electricity and Heat
Water with a temperature of 122 degrees Celsius was found after drilling to a depth of 3300 meters.  Its steam runs a generator, producing electricity for 10,000 households. After building the district heating network, 70 MW of heat can be delivered to the households.

State of the Art Solar Energy Architecture
An excursion to the distribution center of a large automobile manufacturer demonstrates the link between photo voltaics and design.  This building which was completed in 2007 has received numerous awards for its architecture.  On the roof there is a 8,000m2 solar installation that was integrated into the building’s architecture as a design element.

Lunch in the Olympic Tower 181m above the city
The revolving Olympic Tower offers a magnificent view of the entire city.  Below it lie the Olympic grounds and the renowned sport stadiums by the internationally famous architect Frei Otto.  On a clear day you may even see the alpine panorama, a view you will long remember.

Producing Geothermal Electricity and Heat
Water with a temperature of 122 degrees Celsius was found after drilling to a depth of 3300 meters.  Its steam runs a generator, producing electricity for 10,000 households. After building the district heating network, 70 MW of heat can be delivered to the households.   

Wind Turbine on Munich’s Garbage Landfill
A modern wind turbine producing 1.5 MW meets the annual electricity demands for 1,000 households. The gearless wind turbine has been working since 1999.

Program includes: guided tour with an expert, bus transportation, Olympic Tower entrance fee, lunch on the Olympic Tower

Participants: min. 20 max. 30 participants

Participation fee: 90-110 € per person / dependent on the number of participants

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