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Innovation meets sustainability: ecoturbino nominated by DISQ and ntv for the ‘Products of the Year 2026’ Award in Germany!”
Outstanding Recognition in the “Energy and Utilities” Category – Honored by: German Institute for Service Quality (DISQ), News Channel ntv, and DUP UNTERNEHMER Magazine
Sustainability, resource efficiency, and measurable energy savings in everyday life are no longer distant future scenarios, but key requirements for modern consumer and technology products.
In this dynamic environment, the innovative ecoturbino water-saving system has reached a major milestone: the system has been officially nominated for the prestigious “Products of the Year 2026″ award in the Energy and Utilities category.
The coveted award is presented jointly by the German Institute for Service Quality (DISQ), the news channel ntv, and DUP UNTERNEHMER Magazine. From an impressive field of around 800 nominations, the expert jury selected ecoturbino as a product that excels through forward-looking technology and tangible added value for consumers.
The “Products of the Year 2026” Award: Recognizing Genuine Added Value
With the “Products of the Year” Award, the German Institute for Service Quality and ntv will honor outstanding B2C products for the second time on September 17, 2026, as part of the BIG BANG AI FESTIVAL – products that go far beyond the status of a mere market novelty. The focus is on products that deliver concrete practical value – whether through greater comfort, reliable sustainability, increased efficiency, or simply more joy in daily life.
The initiative aims to provide forward-thinking product developments with a high-reach platform while honoring companies, start-ups, and brands that make a lasting positive difference with clever product ideas.
In this year’s competition, over 700 submitted nominations across 23 different categories faced expert evaluation. Only 98 awards are granted through a rigorous selection process. Submissions were evaluated by a high-profile jury from business, science, media, and trend research, including:
- Prof. Michel Clement – Chair of Marketing & Media, University of Hamburg
- Marcel Aberle – Futurist & Trend Researcher
- Dr. Silke Borgstedt – Managing Director, SINUS Institute
- Sophia Tran – Entrepreneur & Creator
- Marilyn Repp – Retail Expert
- Balázs Tarsoly – CEO & CCO, Branding Cuisine
- Hanni Rützler – Expert in Food Culture & Food Trends
- Niat Asfaw Graça – Managing Director, Serviceplan Group
- Prof. Dr. Thomas Liebetruth – OTH Regensburg
- Judith Klose – Civey
- Prof. Stephan Rüschen – Professor of Food Retail, DHBW
- Maria Marinelli – German Electrical and Digital Manufacturers’ Association
- Subject Matter Experts from the DISQ Team
The ecoturbino Principle: Up to 50 Percent Water and Energy Savings Without Loss of Comfort
Why was ecoturbino able to immediately impress the jury in the “Energy and Utilities” category? The answer lies in its unique operating principle, which solves an everyday problem in an amazingly simple way:
Showering is one of the most intensive consumers of water and energy in private households, hotels, and public facilities.
Conventional water-saving showerheads reduce flow rates, but often result in a noticeable drop in pressure and an unsatisfactory shower experience.
This is precisely where ecoturbino comes in. The small, highly efficient component is easily installed between the shower fixture and the shower hose. Using the integrated Venturi principle, air is purposefully mixed into the flowing water.
This turbulence ensures that the spray volume remains voluminous, powerful, and pleasant despite a 40–50 percent reduction in water consumption.
Shower comfort is 100% maintained, while the consumption of precious drinking water and the energy required to heat it drop dramatically.
Key benefits of ecoturbino at a glance:
- Measurable Reduction: Saves up to 50% water and the corresponding hot water heating energy when showering.
- Uncompromised Shower Comfort: No noticeable pressure loss thanks to patented Venturi air aeration.
- Easy Retrofitting: Effortless installation on virtually all standard shower fittings without any tools required.
- Sustainable Impact: Significant reduction in CO₂ emissions and payback on acquisition costs often within just a few months.
- Proven Track Record: Over 800 B2B hotel references, where shower comfort is a crucial knockout criterion, more than prove its success.
Energy Savings at the Source: Double Returns for Your Wallet and the Climate
The nomination in the “Energy and Utilities” category highlights an aspect often underestimated in water conservation: saving water means direct climate protection. Heating shower water requires substantial amounts of energy – whether powered by gas, heating oil, district heating, or electricity. Using less hot water while showering directly lowers the primary energy demand of a household or property.
For consumers, using the ecoturbino means a noticeable reduction in ongoing operating costs.
In times of highly volatile and high energy prices, the purchase typically pays for itself within a very short period.
For commercial operations such as hotels, fitness centers, care facilities, or student housing, the effect quickly adds up to thousands of euros in savings every year. At the same time, every installed system makes a valuable contribution toward achieving both personal and societal climate goals.
Reliable Guidance Through Strong Partners: DISQ, ntv, and DUP UNTERNEHMER
The “Products of the Year” award relies on the combined expertise of three established partners.
Since 2006, the German Institute for Service Quality (DISQ) has stood for independent market research on behalf of renowned media outlets. With more than 1,300 published studies and awards, over 350,000 tester contacts, and data collected from over 2 million customer opinions, DISQ enjoys the highest level of trust across German-speaking countries.
As Germany’s first news channel, ntv reaches over five million TV viewers daily and around 12 million monthly online visitors, providing reliable guidance for more than three decades. The partnership is complemented by DUP UNTERNEHMER Magazine, which has established itself as a leading medium for digitalization, succession, and innovation in small and medium-sized enterprises.
For ecoturbino, nomination by these partners represents far more than formal recognition: it serves as a trusted seal of quality and decision-making aid for consumers navigating the crowded sustainability market.
Conclusion: A Forward-Looking Signal for the Energy Transition in the Bathroom
The selection of ecoturbino from around 700 nominations for the final round of “Products of the Year 2026” convincingly demonstrates that true innovation doesn’t necessarily have to be overly complex. Sometimes, thoughtful, practical solutions create a massive impact in everyday life. In our view, the ecoturbino combines economics, ecology, and comfort in an exemplary manner, setting new benchmarks in the Energy and Utilities category.
We look forward with great anticipation to the final award ceremony in September and celebrate this strong signal for sustainable product development!
