The Solar Info Center is an innovative building concept, combining practical sustainable measures with a progressive office space strategy. The centre is home to 45 companies from a range of fields.

The SIC building is an impressive mix of sustainable technologies. The building uses passive solar energy and high levels of insulation to reduce heating requirements and improve energy efficiency. The external electricity supply is sourced from 100% renewable sources, and is augmented by the 55 kWp photovoltaic system on the roof.

The window arrangement maximises natural light whilst avoiding overheating and in summer cool night air is drawn through ventilation units to keep temperatures low. The foyer and conference rooms are additionally cooled using geothermal sources at a depth of 80m. In winter, the same effect is used to pre-heat outside air.

For more information, visit the Solar Info Center website.

Address:
Solar Info Center
Emmy-Noether-Straße 2
79110 Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany

By Train

To reach the centre by Train, take the Regio S-Bahn from the Hauptbahnhof (main Train Station) in the direction of Breisach. Alight at the second stop, “Messe / Universitat”. The stop is approximately 200 metres from the centre.

By Bus

To reach the Solar Info Center by Bus, take

• the number 11 from the Hauptbahnhof in the direction of "IKEA". Alight at the stop “Fakultät für angewandte Wissenschaft”.
• the number 10 from Siegesdenkmal, Stop "Berliner Allee" or Schillhof". The SIC is about 5-minute on foot from the bus stop.