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Hans Eder, ZETA

Energy-Efficient Solutions for HVAC and Utilities

5 Dec 2024

This presentation explores the significant energy consumption of cleanrooms, which currently accounts for 50 to 70 percent of the total energy use in pharmaceutical production facilities. To achieve meaningful energy optimization, it is essential to challenge and potentially revise long-standing operational practices while ensuring full compliance with GMP guidelines.

The talk introduces a process- and risk-based methodology designed to reduce cleanroom energy consumption by up to 60% without compromising quality. It emphasizes the importance of rethinking theoretical principles and existing processes within the pharmaceutical sector to align with energy transition goals.

Key topics include:

  • Achieving cleanroom energy optimization through GMP-compliant redefinition of requirements.
  • How the new GMP-compliant ZETA methodology enables energy cost savings of up to 60%.
  • Moving away from oversized cleanrooms by integrating energy efficiency with GMP compliance, rather than viewing them as conflicting priorities.

This session provides actionable insights for transforming cleanroom operations into more energy-efficient systems while maintaining the highest quality standards.

…is an expert in HVAC and cleanroom technologies with over 20 years of experience in project acquisition, planning, and execution. For the past decade, he has focused on the pharmaceutical industry, where he has been instrumental in designing and developing HVAC and cleanroom systems for international projects.

Since March 2022, Hans has shared his expertise as a lecturer in cleanroom technology at the University of Applied Sciences Burgenland, helping students navigate this specialized field. Alongside his work, he earned a Master’s degree in Building Technology and Facility Management with a focus on HVAC systems.

Joining ZETA in 2020 as a Business and Project Development Manager, Hans concentrated on sustainability, developing tailored decarbonization strategies for pharmaceutical companies. As of October 2023, he leads ZETA’s Sustainable Energy Solutions division, managing energy optimization and sustainability projects from concept to implementation, driving innovation in the industry.