If you are a city planning consultancy dealing with complex decarbonization targets — this project developed an Integrated Assessment Platform that provides evidence-based results to reduce operational costs. It allows you to create digital twins for cities to visualize energy transitions.
Digital Twin Platform for Planning and Managing Energy-Positive Urban Districts
Imagine having a high-tech digital map of a city neighborhood that predicts exactly how much energy buildings produce and use. It works like a flight simulator for urban planning, letting city leaders test different green energy setups before spending any money. This helps neighborhoods actually produce more energy than they consume.
What needed solving
Municipalities struggle to implement energy-positive districts because they lack data-driven tools to balance technical, financial, and regulatory requirements. This leads to high operational costs and missed decarbonization targets.
What was built
An Integrated Assessment Platform (IAP) based on Digital Twin technology. It includes simulation modules, modeling workflows, and a common data framework for urban energy management.
Who needs this
Who can put this to work
If you are a district energy provider dealing with unpredictable renewable energy loads — this project developed a platform connected to real-time sensors in Turin that enables better asset management. This helps in balancing energy production and consumption across a district.
If you are a smart city software vendor dealing with a lack of standardized energy data — this project developed a common data framework and ontological standards. This allows your tools to be more interoperable and scalable across different European cities.
Quick answers
What is the cost or pricing model for the platform?
Based on available project data, no specific pricing or cost details are provided as the project is currently in the development and testing phase.
Can this be scaled to other cities beyond the pilots?
Yes, the project is designed for scalability and reproducibility, with replication studies already planned for 3 follower cities: Cork, Kozani, and Budapest.
Who owns the IP and what are the licensing terms?
Based on available project data, specific IP and licensing agreements are not listed, though the project involves a consortium of 18 partners including 6 SMEs.
How does this integrate with existing city infrastructure?
The platform uses a modular architecture and is designed to connect to real-time sensing systems for asset management, as demonstrated in the Turin lighthouse city.
What is the timeline for full deployment?
The project period runs from 2024-01-01 to 2027-06-30, with the current phase focusing on architecture and modeling workflows.
Who built it
The consortium is well-balanced for commercialization, featuring 18 partners across 8 countries. With a 33% industry ratio (6 industrial partners, including 6 SMEs), there is a strong link between the 3 universities/2 research centers and the actual market, ensuring the software meets real-world municipal needs.
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