Innovations

Flexibility Functions

Flexibility Functions

Software (Flexibility function and control algorithms)

To unlock the flexibility potential of SPENs.

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Neighbourhood Scale Digital Twin

Neighbourhood Scale Digital Twin

Software (Model)

Optimizes neighborhood performance across its lifecycle, enhancing RES use and preventing grid congestion with predictive control.

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Grey Box Models

Grey Box Models

Software

Grey box models integrate building physics, energy systems, weather data, and occupant behavior for analysis.

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ICT solutions for flexibility

Flexibility Index

Flexibility Index

Software

To provide input to regulatory bodies on how to design future taxes, tariffs, and markets to help promote SPENs.

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Cooperative planning process

Cooperative planning process

Procedures

Cooperative planning engages stakeholders early for inclusive design.

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Digital Cloud Hub

Digital Cloud Hub

Technical solution (Electronic databases)

Enables data flow between BMS, cloud apps, and users for energy management decisions.

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Agent Based Modelling of an Energy Community

Agent Based Modelling of an Energy Community

Guideline (Decision support tool)

Agent-based modeling guides energy community design by simulating actor behaviors to optimize size, pricing, and composition.

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Energy Manager

Energy Manager

Instruction (Procedures)

This tool visualizes energy flows, tracking household consumption and energy center production.

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Context-specific solutions

Integral Energy Management

Integral Energy Management

Instruction (Procedures)

The energy manager optimizes production and consumption with forecasting, storage, and management strategies.

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Urban Simulation Tool at the Neighbourhood Scale

Urban Simulation Tool at the Neighbourhood Scale

Software

The Urban Simulation Tool analyzes and optimizes energy flows in buildings and their interaction with the electrical grid.

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Evaluation Framework for SPEN

Evaluation Framework for SPEN

Theoretical framework

The innovation provides a framework to evaluate the performance of positive energy buildings and neighborhoods, guiding future syn.ikia projects.

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Prospective solutions for SPENs implementation

Multiple Benefits Tools

Multiple Benefits Tools

Instruction (MBx Tool- a web-based application)

The MBx Tool highlights non-energy benefits of plus energy houses and neighborhoods, enhancing understanding and value of SPENs.

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Business Models for SPENs

Business Models for SPENs

Instruction (Guidelines)

The aim is to develop business models for SPENs, focusing on long-term viability and revenue from surplus energy production.

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Neighbourhood Scale User Engagement Process

Neighbourhood Scale User Engagement Process

Software (Mobile phone app)

This innovation engages tenants through the “FeedMe” app, promoting energy efficiency and gathering feedback on indoor environments.

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Integrated Design Process at Neighbourhood Scale

Integrated Design Process at Neighbourhood Scale

Instruction (Guidelines)

The innovation creates a guideline for Integrated Energy Design at the neighborhood scale, ensuring sustainable energy planning across different climates.

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