Eco-friendly Kidney Center in Solingen Emphasizes Innovative 'Smart Dialysis' Methodology
The Nephrology Center Solingen, a long-standing tenant and reliable partner of Bethanien Hospital since 2011, is set to establish an eco-friendly dialysis service at the Gesundheitszentrum Aufderhöhe of Diakonie Bethanien. This initiative, in collaboration with GreenTec Dialysis GmbH, aims to reduce the environmental impact of dialysis treatments through the implementation of the GreenTec Solution "Smart Dialysis".
While the exact figures on energy and water savings are yet to be disclosed, it is known that Smart Dialysis combines various technologies, such as a photovoltaic system, heat pumps, and a digital-controlled hot water storage tank, to optimise resource management during dialysis sessions.
As Dr. Christoph Zwernemann, one of the doctors at the Nephrology Center Solingen, noted, dialysis is a very energy-intensive process due to the need to heat large amounts of water for treatment. The implementation of Smart Dialysis at the Nephrology Center Solingen is, therefore, a significant contribution to the ecological and economic sustainability of their medical services.
The initiative aligns with Diakonie Bethanien's mission statement, which emphasises resource preservation and careful handling. Structural measures have been carried out to accommodate the photovoltaic system, with a roof area allocated for its installation.
Kai Goetze, CEO of Bethanien Hospital, supports the Nephrology Center Solingen's eco-friendly dialysis project, highlighting the importance of such innovations in promoting sustainability in healthcare services.
While the specific savings achieved by the GreenTec Solution "Smart Dialysis" at the Nephrology Center Solingen are yet to be released, it is expected that the service will significantly improve energy and water efficiency, saving 24.5 tons of CO2 and 575,000 liters of water per year, as well as reducing the Nephrology Center Solingen's annual energy consumption by 55,000 kWh, accounting for 55% of the current annual consumption.
For more detailed information on the energy and water savings of the "Smart Dialysis" solution at Nephrology Center Solingen, it is recommended to consult GreenTec’s official publications or the Nephrology Center Solingen’s case studies for verified data.
- The Nephrology Center Solingen's initiative to establish an eco-friendly dialysis service, in collaboration with GreenTec Dialysis GmbH, is a significant step towards reducing the environmental impact of medical-conditions like chronic-kidney-disease and contributing to health-and-wellness, as well as climate-change mitigation.
- The Smart Dialysis solution by GreenTec Dialysis GmbH, implemented at the Nephrology Center Solingen, combines various technologies such as photovoltaic systems, heat pumps, and digital-controlled hot water storage tanks, to optimize resource management during dialysis sessions.
- The implementation of Smart Dialysis at the Nephrology Center Solingen is expected to save 24.5 tons of CO2, 575,000 liters of water, and 55% of the center's current annual energy consumption, making it a substantial contribution to the ecological and economic sustainability of the center's medical services.
- The Nephrology Center Solingen's eco-friendly dialysis project aligns with Diakonie Bethanien's mission statement, which prioritizes resource preservation, careful handling, and adopting innovative environmental-science technologies, like the photovoltaic system, to create a more sustainable healthcare environment.
