Plant for e-mobility products uses 3,400 solar modules to generate electricityHeating system works without fossil fuels: Heat pumps reduce heating costs by 50%Model plant for global ZF production network At the production site for power electronics in Klášterec in the Czech Republic ZF is opening its first zero-emission factory after a renovation period of just under a year and a half which is part of the Electrified Powertrain Technology division supports the company’s efforts to achieve climate neutrality across all value chains by 2040 It will be used as the blueprint for all ZF plants worldwide The technology company is gradually shifting to sustainably generated energy at all locations increasing the energy efficiency of processes electrifying a significant proportion of its products and using recycled materials One of the primary challenges is to convert existing ZF plants around the world so that they can be operated with climate-neutral energy from now on "The sustainable transformation at the Klášterec location is ground-breaking for our entire production network and helps us to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions," says Stephan von Schuckmann sustainable foundations it’s important to equip plants with the ability to generate electricity this was accomplished by installing 3,400 solar modules on the campus meeting roughly 20% of the plant's annual electricity requirements Any electricity that isn’t generated internally is purchased from renewable sources - mainly wind and hydroelectric power "Klášterec is our benchmark," emphasizes Dhanashree Kad Head of Sustainability at ZF’s Electrified Powertrain Technology Division all ZF locations will be fully powered by green electricity which will be generated in-house or obtained through contracts with renewable energy providers the Czech e-mobility plant's fossil fuel-dependent gas heating system has been replaced by heat pumps reducing the plant's overall annual heating costs by 50% the plant uses the natural cold of the outside air (free cooling) to cool down the technology within the facility Various measures for improved thermal insulation and heat recovery round off this local climate concept ZF has operated a plant in Klášterec – which is roughly 100 kilometers northwest of Prague – since 1992 the newly remodelled plant has nearly 700 employees and produces power electronic components for electric motors produced by ZF plants in Germany and Serbia Customers include international car manufacturers concerts – These words all describe what awaits you at the best swimming lakes in the Czech Republic Warm weather and the onset of the holidays are a signal it’s time you should head off for a break Hostivař reservoir outdoor swimming pool and a large free car park the use of which is included in the entrance fee Petynka Swimming Baths good quality water and a 50 m heated pool – these are the facilities offered by the Petynka Swimming Baths in the Prague district of Střešovice The water at Petynka does not stink of chlorine as the latest technology was chosen for cleaning of the water The “Na Stírce” outdoor swimming pool in Prague – Kobylisy The grounds of the “Na Stírce” outdoor swimming pool include a 42.5 m x 16.5 m x 2.3 m pool You will also find a 16.5 m x 0.8 m children’s pool with a water mushroom and slide Outdoor swimming pool and a great beach at Lhota lake A huge water surface with clean and warm water more than a quarter of which is set aside for nudists Šeberák Complex The Šeberák Complex is a place for you to spend your free time – the complex of a natural swimming baths with a non-smoking restaurant and garden In the summer you can use the natural swimming baths with … Summer swimming pool at Sletiště in Kladno The grounds of the summer swimming pool offer plenty of possibilities – for swimming and much more. OUTSIDE OF PRAGUE Swimming pool in a natural complex in Brno The natural complex by the Elbe River has a recreation pool with a water slide Pardubice swimming complex The Pardubice swimming complex is a fully equipped water park with three indoor pools open year round two outdoor pools open in summer and two outdoor waterslides Summer water park in Klášterec nad Ohří The city’s inhabitants and visitors to Hradec Králové have been able to cool off on hot days in the open air swimming baths since May Hradec Králové has gained a unique sporting and relaxation complex really near the city centre Tábor Water World Tábor Water World is an aqua park equipped with high quality modern equipment also offers an extensive grassy and concrete area for sport and relaxation Those who like water sports and having fun in the water will also come into their own in the aqua park Losiny Swimming Baths – Unique Outdoor Thermal Swimming Baths Come and have a swim in the healing thermal water which has a beneficial effect on locomotor The swimming baths are located in the centre of the spa park with trees hundreds of years old and rare tree species from all around the world Natural biotop pool in Bantice In June of 2009 only the second biotop pool in the Czech Republic opened in the village of Bantice (the first is located in Kovalovice u Brna) This natural swimming pool with a multipurpose sports ground and refreshments offers swimming in water which uses the biological functions of plants to keep things … Heated pool Sluníčko, Ostravice Take advantage of one of the most highly situated swimming facilities in the country Cihelna Swimming Baths in Pardubice The Cihelna summer swimming baths in Pardubice-Polabiny offer visitors 3,500m2 of water area with recirculation there is a recreational pool with diving boards 2 water slides 105m in length (starting equipment … Rusava swimming pool – a natural swimming pool with a unique solar heating system The rehabilitation centre in the Podhostýn micro region provides recreational self-realization in a reconstructed natural swimming pool Natural swimming lake in Ostrožská Nová Ves The natural swimming lake in Ostrožská Nová Ves is the ideal place to unwind by the water Jih Water Centre in Ostrava The sporting part of the centre is made up of a classic 50 metre swimming pool with 6 swimming lanes and starting blocks a rest platform around the edge and arched wall Ostrava Poruba Swimming Baths Enjoy pleasant entertainment on the giant water slides in the whirlpool baths and the diving boards The summer swimming baths in Poruba are the largest natural swimming baths in the Czech Republic and in Central Europe Hundreds of thousands of visitors from Ostrava and elsewhere come to the centre … Your morning coffee deserves a great companion. 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