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Energy Hero Søren Pedersen takes us on a tour of Randers Regionshospitalet

How to improve energy efficiency in a hospital

The second episode of the Energy Hero features Søren Schmidt Pedersen, who is in charge of optimising the energy use at Randers Regionshospitalet.

The biggest challenge Søren and his colleagues is facing is to reduce the hospital’s energy consumption without their actions affecting patients negatively. All while the building is running 24 hours every single day of the year.

“What’s interesting – and challenging – is that this is a hospital in operation 24/7 with a huge focus on the patients and patient safety.”

Søren Schmidt Pedersen
Energy Coordinator, Region Midtjylland

The fact that rooms within a hospital range from offices, to auditoriums, to wards, and operating theatres, makes it difficult to energy optimise them as they have such versatile purposes. Especially sterile environments pose a challenge because a little task like changing a LED light can turn into an almost impossible quest.

A series focused on learning and sharing

The goal of the Energy Hero video series is not just to share the stories of Ento’s users but also provide an opportunity for sharing the insights and knowledge of those working with energy optimisation on a daily basis. By focusing on real-life challenges and solutions in energy management, the series hopes to inspire others.

“I use the Ento platform not only to analyse energy consumption but also for inspiration. If I can optimise one ventilation system, I can probably optimise the others as well.”

Søren Schmidt Pedersen
Energy Coordinator, Region Midtjylland

Watch and learn from those in the field

We invite you to watch the video and gain insights from Søren’s passion and expertise in energy management. His dedication for his job and reducing carbon footprint is a true inspiration for anyone working within building optimisation.

Watch the video in English | Watch the video in Danish

A heartfelt thanks to Søren Schmidt Pedersen for his willingness to share his story and for his continued support of our mission. We look forward to showcasing more unsung heroes in this ongoing series.

About the Energy Hero series

The Energy Heroes video series showcases the inspiring stories of dedicated professionals who play a pivotal role in energy management, often without widespread recognition. These individuals demonstrate exceptional commitment to sustainability and efficiency, impacting their communities or organisations in significant, yet often underappreciated ways.