Bridging achievement of SDGs for balanced Positive Energy Districts

Bridging achievement of SDGs for balanced Positive Energy Districts

In the project, a tailored classification system for Positive Energy Districts is being developed and implemented, inspired by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

This is a CETP Project

Timeline: December 2024 – December 2027

Swedish coordinator: Dalarna University

Contact: Xingxing Zhang, xza@du.se

Swedish Energy Agency’s project number: P2024-02691

Description

This project aims to develop and implement a classification system tailored for Positive Energy Districts (PEDs) and inspired by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

A PED, including Positive Energy Buildings (PEBs), is characterized by a positive energy balance within a group of buildings, increased use of local renewable energy sources, and the achievement of environmental, economic, and social benefits. In these urban energy configurations, the pure energy consumer is transformed into a prosumer, playing an active role in the future energy transition.

To enable this transformation, the project is framed by a co-creation process with objectives such as improving the built infrastructure, creating a more affordable renewable energy–based market, and increasing the flexibility of buildings and districts that both produce and consume energy. The project supports local stakeholders in achieving long-term sustainability.

A project within Clean Energy Transition Partnership, CETP

The project originates from the 2023 call within CETP, a multilateral and strategic partnership between national and regional research, development, and innovation programs in the EU Member States and associated countries. Its purpose is to promote and accelerate the energy transition and support the implementation of the European Strategic Energy Technology Plan (SET Plan).

The funding from the Swedish Energy Agency concerns the participation of the Swedish partner, Dalarna University, in the project.

CitySync Solutions AB and SWECO are the two other Swedish participants. The project also includes collaboration with stakeholders from Italy, Romania and Austria.