Explore how Siemens Healthineers helps healthcare providers optimize energy efficiency in radiology departments. MRI and CT systems are among the biggest energy consumers in hospitals, driving up costs and carbon emissions. As climate change accelerates, improving energy efficiency in medical imaging is both an environmental necessity and a strategic priority.
This paper outlines global best practices and provides key regulatory insights, and practical strategies to help hospitals reduce energy use, cut costs, and meet sustainability goals. From carbon footprint reporting and energy audits to sustainable procurement and AI-enhanced imaging protocols, we can deliver measurable improvements. Hospitals adopting energy-efficient technologies can achieve “More care per kilowatt” - serving more patients, improving throughput, and lowering energy bills for a strong ROI.
Energy efficiency outcomes from around the world
Hospital da Luz, Portugal1
The Luz Saúde Group in Portugal collaborate with Siemens Healthineers to tackle the high energy consumption of MRI systems across the multiple hospital sites of Hospital da Luz. By implementing Eco Power Mode, daily shutdown practices, and AI-enhanced imaging protocols, the hospitals achieved substantial savings in energy use, costs, and carbon emissions.
Hvidovre Hospital, Denmark1
Hvidovre Hospital in Denmark partnered with Siemens Healthineers to determine strategies to reduce the hospital’s environmental impact. After assessing workflow processes and the imaging technology, the partnership identified opportunities to cut energy use and emissions without significant upfront investment.