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Rohrer Immobilien: New energy strategy boosts rental income by 16 per cent / Marketing mandate for 130 flats
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Rohrer Immobilien: New energy strategy boosts rental income by 16 per cent / Marketing mandate for 130 flats

Following Expo Real, Rohrer Immobilien has been awarded the contract to market a residential complex comprising 130 flats. According to the project developer, the largely energy-self-sufficient building concept designed by Timo Leukefeld and a flat-rate rent model enable basic rents to be around 16 per cent higher and a net initial yield of approximately 4 per cent.

Urban Living Südtor Rostock almost fully let: i Live translates residents' wishes into living concepts
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Urban Living Südtor Rostock almost fully let: i Live translates residents' wishes into living concepts

Urban Living Südtor Rostock is almost fully let just a few months after the start of letting. i Live implements findings from the Generation Report 2025 in planning, equipment and operation. Results are incorporated into projects in Frankfurt, Aalen, Lübeck and Nuremberg, among others.

Sicilian Hotel to Cut Annual Energy Costs by €500,000 With Solar Carport and Battery Storage System
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Sicilian Hotel to Cut Annual Energy Costs by €500,000 With Solar Carport and Battery Storage System

The Saracen Sands Hotel & Conference Centre in Sicily is reducing its energy costs by around €500,000 annually with a solar carport and battery storage. The plant generates around 1.5 GWh per year, covers up to 90% of demand and stores over 2 MWh; the ROI is estimated to be less than four years.

Light:Guard successfully tests on-demand night marking (ADL) in Denmark
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Light:Guard successfully tests on-demand night marking (ADL) in Denmark

Light:Guard has successfully tested an ADLS pilot project at the Danish wind farm Sønder Bork over a period of six months. The system reliably detected flying objects and would have enabled 97.4% light-off time with 98.7% availability. Implementation is awaiting the final law.

a.s.r. real assets is the first landowner to introduce a transformation discount to accelerate sustainable agriculture
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a.s.r. real assets is the first landowner to introduce a transformation discount to accelerate sustainable agriculture

a.s.r. real assets introduces the "Transitie Erfpacht" for the ASR Dutch Farmland Fund. The discount waives farmers up to two and a half years of ground rent in the first five years of the contract and creates scope for the conversion to sustainable agriculture. Progress is reported annually.

More Energy at the Same Weight: Fraunhofer ISE Optimizes Battery Cells
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More Energy at the Same Weight: Fraunhofer ISE Optimizes Battery Cells

Fraunhofer ISE and its partners achieve 10–15% higher energy density with the same cell weight. This is made possible by more than tripled electrode coating up to 800 μm and fewer current collectors. The PFAS- and solvent-free concept has been validated in Li-, Na- and Zn-ion cells.

Sötern Wildlife ParkPV in operation: Perigus Energy combines agricultural fallow deer farming with ground-mounted solar energy for the first time
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Sötern Wildlife ParkPV in operation: Perigus Energy combines agricultural fallow deer farming with ground-mounted solar energy for the first time

Perigus Energy has commissioned Germany's first wildlife park PV system at the Weiherhof in Sötern. The 8.3 MWp ground-mounted PV in the fallow deer gate generates around 9.5 million kWh annually and saves approx. 5,530 t of CO2; Commissioning on 1.9.2026 with Minister Petra Berg.

Cooperation project "Climate Lab Cologne" - Valid data for effective climate adaptation of highly frequented inner-city locations
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Cooperation project "Climate Lab Cologne" - Valid data for effective climate adaptation of highly frequented inner-city locations

The cooperation project "Climate Lab Cologne" is investigating how inner-city retail locations remain attractive despite increasing heat. Research shows that climate adaptation must be planned on a site-by-site basis. Measures such as shading, greening or water misting are evaluated on the basis of data.

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AI improving job security and productivity for asset managers, Clearwater Analytics research reveals

Survey by Clearwater Analytics shows: 61% of asset management executives expect AI to increase job security, 28% less, 1% completely replacement. AI increases efficiency by 3-4 hours per week. Companies train, transfer and redesign roles.

THE FIZZ Bremen modernised and reopened
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THE FIZZ Bremen modernised and reopened

International Campus has completed the modernisation of THE FIZZ Bremen, which opened in 2012, and reopened the building. All 335 apartments as well as common and outdoor areas have been upgraded; the occupancy rate is 100 percent. Rents start at about 800 euros.

Good Mobility Council: Tishman Speyer focuses on optimal mobility experience on Berlin's Spree – Platinum and Gold for LXK and ELEMENTS
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Good Mobility Council: Tishman Speyer focuses on optimal mobility experience on Berlin's Spree – Platinum and Gold for LXK and ELEMENTS

Tishman Speyer has two Berlin office projects pre-certified by the Good Mobility Council. The LXK campus receives Pre-Certified Good Mobility in Platinum, Elements in Berlin-Mitte Gold. Both rely on strong bicycle and public transport infrastructure and support Berlin's mobility turnaround.

System Construction: Challenges & Opportunities
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System Construction: Challenges & Opportunities

On 12 June 2026, Christian Möhrke (Cureus), Lukas Schermann (ELK KAMPA PROJECTS), Johannes Kreißig (DGNB) and Michael Neitzel made statements on system construction in an online press conference. The focus is on standardization, predictability, sustainability and faster approvals.

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