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©ASCR: Walter Schaub-Walzer
©ASCR: Walter Schaub-Walzer
©SIEMENS: Markus Rössle
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©SIEMENS: Markus Rössle

Aspern Smart City Research GmbH & Co KG is the largest and most innovative energy research project in all of Europe. Launched in 2013 by Siemens, Wien Energie, Wiener Netze, Wien 3420 and the Vienna Business Agency, ASCR uses real data from the urban development zone of aspern Seestadt to explore solutions for the energy future of our cities.

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Our Partners

In view of the complexity of the current energy policy challenges, there are many issues that companies and cities are no longer able to address on their own. This is precisely the key to ASCR’s success. We work with our partners to research specific aspects of the future of energy using real data from the aspern Seestadt urban development area. Using the findings and experience gained here, we have successfully developed new products and solutions for the design of efficient energy systems and upgraded existing ones.

– Patricia Neumann, CEO Siemens AG Österreich –

Patricia Neumann

Being fit for the future means taking an active role in shaping it. As a location, aspern Seestadt is open to new ideas and offers the perfect conditions for anyone interested in developing technologies for the future.
– Dr. Gerhard Schuster, CEO of wien 3420 aspern development AG –

Dr. Gerhard Schuster

Innovative ideas and expertise are vital for a high-performance business location like Vienna. The closer the cooperation between industry and research, the greater the potential for maintaining a competitive edge in the global marketplace.
– Mag. Gerhard Hirczi, General Manager of the Vienna Business Agency –

Mag. Gerhard Hirczi

Within ASCR’s framework, we are working on meeting the requirements for the energy grid of the future and beyond. This will enable us to guarantee that our energy supply is both reliable and secure – today and in the future.
– DI Thomas Maderbacher, General Manager of Wiener Netze GmbH –

DI Thomas Maderbacher

More than half of the world’s population lives in urban areas – the climate transition will be decided in the cities. At ASCR, we work with our partners to research innovative, environmentally friendly solutions for the climate-neutral city of the future. At the same time, we are focussing on maximum security of supply and quality of life.

– DI Peter Weinelt, General Manager of Wiener Stadtwerke GmbH –

DI Peter Weinelt

Energy distribution networks are undergoing a process of radical change to make the vision of energy system transformation a reality. They are the enablers of future energy systems. The insights gained by ASCR in smart metering and smart grids will play a guiding role in implementing them.
– Mag.^a Brigitte Ederer, spokesperson and chairwoman, Forum Versorgungssicherheit –

Mag. ^a Brigitte Ederer

Energy supply is a core challenge for the cities of the future. It is truly inspiring to have such a pioneering research cooperation as ASCR based here in Vienna.
– Ernst Nevrivy, district chairperson Donaustadt –