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DIM4Energy
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Guideline DIM4Energy (german) Download Guideline (German) pdf (5 MB) The results of the DIM4Energy project are summarized in a guide. The considerations focus on the following use cases Dynamic energy certificate: [...] DIM4Energy DIM4Energy Digital information models (DIM) play an increasingly important role in planning and decision-making processes as well as for the operational optimization of cities, districts and [...] (BIM) to Urban Information Modeling (UIM). The DIM4Energy project focuses on digital information models for planning and optimizing buildings and urban energy infrastructure. An important element of the project
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Geothermal energy - utilisation of geothermal energy
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Geothermal energy - utilisation of geothermal energy Geothermal energy - utilisation of geothermal energy Utilising geothermal energy for a sustainable energy future What is geothermal energy? Geothermal [...] capable form of energy and one of the cleanest energy sources that supports decarbonisation as a reliable emission-free energy supplier. Challenges in the utilisation of geothermal energy Costs for exploration [...] areas of application for geothermal energy. Integration with other renewable energies Another trend is the combination of geothermal energy with other renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power
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Energy Communities
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Energy Communities Energy Communities Energy communities will play an important role in the energy system and in the decarbonization of energy supply in the future. Both citizen energy communities and [...] of the energy-relevant assets in an energy community Integration of heat in energy communities Provision of algorithms for consumption and generation forecasting and tools for optimizing energy management [...] implementation concepts for energy communities Business model development for the stakeholders involved (energy suppliers, grid operators, operators of the energy community, participants) Conceptual design
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Energy Markets & Energy infrastructure
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Energy Markets & Energy infrastructure Transformation of energy markets and energy infrastructure Designing a climate-neutral energy system requires a comprehensive transformation of energy markets and [...] impacts of the energy transition, and derive clear policy recommendations. Evolving energy markets Energy markets face significant challenges. The integration of renewable energy sources, including electricity [...] future-proof energy markets and contributes to the development of sustainable solutions. Energy infrastructure policy A successful energy transition requires a robust and flexible energy infrastructure
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Thermal energy storage
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Thermal energy storage Thermal energy storage Central component for sustainable energy systems Thermal energy storage systems are a key component of sustainable energy systems. It offers the possibility [...] storing renewable energy in the form of heat and retrieving it when needed. Importance of thermal energy storage in renewable energy systems Flexibility and energy autonomy Thermal energy storage systems [...] flexibility of energy systems by synchronising the supply of renewable energy with demand. They make it possible to temporarily store surplus energy from heat sources such as geothermal energy, industrial
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Center for Energy
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Center for Energy The AIT Center for Energy is developing solutions designed to ensure a innovative energy supply for the future At the Center for Energy, up to 300 experts are working on the energy system [...] overview of our contributions to a sustainable energy system with innovative solutions and technologies. Our Topics Energy Infrastructure, Industrial Energy Systems and Cities & Built Environment Our Solutions [...] topic portfolio is based on three central systems: Public Energy Supply Systems, Industrial Processes and Cities & Built Environment. The energy sector is subject to a profound transformation process. The
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LocalRES
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LocalRES EU energy policy aims to deliver energy to consumers at affordable prices, enhance security of supply, and decarbonise the energy sector. According to the new Clean Energy Package (2018) consumers [...] active role in the EU energy system, leveraging on the possibilities offered by renewable energy. EU has set a target to reach a share of at least 27% renewables in final energy consumption by 2030, with [...] meet affordable energy prices. The focus of LocalRES is on Renewable Energy Communities (RECs) as main actors to lead the structural change towards the decarbonisation of the local energy systems through
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Geothermal heating and cooling networks for industry, commerce and residential buildings
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geothermal energy has great potential to cover part of this energy demand. Industrial use of geothermal energy in the Gmunden dairy farm The processing of milk in large dairies requires a lot of energy for heating [...] reduces energy consumption at the same time. The high energy requirements of industry, commerce and households pose a major challenge for achieving climate targets. As a sustainable form of energy generation [...] Martin im Mühlkreis, the project focuses on converting the energy-intensive brewing process to the use of geothermal energy and other energy efficiency measures. Project partners The CASCADE consortium
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Integrated Energy Concepts
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integrated energy concepts for cost- and energy-efficient implementation of renewable energy sources for individual buildings and neighborhoods In order to solve energy challenges in the target triangle of economic [...] Integrated Energy Concepts ENERGYbase, Vienna: building performance simulation, proof of concept, HVAC design optimization, monitoring Innovative energy concepts Design and planning support of integrated [...] already necessary in the conception phase. The Center for Energy combines competencies and methods from the fields of thermal and electrical energy systems, photovoltaics, electromobility and urban transformation
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AADE
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with renewable energy and the planning and implementation of suitable energy supplies. The project AADE – Alternative Antriebe und deren Energieversorgung, investigates the future energy demand by traffic [...] transport sector, energy consumption modelling, hydrogen in the transport sector, and energy network planning and decentralized supply. For this purpose, comprehensive modelling of the local energy demand for [...] and evaluated for both the energy demand assessment and solutions for energy supply. These challenges require extensive competencies and previous work from the mobility and energy sectors, which are contributed
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Heating and cooling networks for cities and industry
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ensuring a CO2-neutral energy supply by integrating renewable energies and coupling different sectors. Research and focus areas Near-surface and deep geothermal energy Geothermal energy enables the use of [...] sustainable energy infrastructure. Decarbonization and integration of renewable technologies Sector coupling (electricity, thermal energy, renewable energy sources) for a sustainable energy future Offers [...] storage Materials for a flexible and resilient energy supply Energy storage (heat, electricity, green gases) can improve the efficiency and reliability of energy systems. For reliable and efficient systems
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Energy system modelling
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Energy system modelling Energy system modelling In search of suitable solutions for decarbonization, an integrative view of the energy system is necessary, taking into account all energy sources and their [...] Austrian energy system, which is used for long-term forecasts of energy prices and the development of technology and decarbonization scenarios. It allows the simultaneous consideration of several energy sources [...] Impact analyses of changes in energy market design and regulatory and policy frameworks OUR METHODS Our experts have several in-house developed and open-source tools for energy system modeling at their disposal
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REFORMERS
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“renewable energy valleys” can become the optimal energy system for small to medium-sized industrial sites close to residential areas. The REFORMERS (Regional Ecosystems FOR Multiple-Energy Resilient Systems) [...] REFORMERS initiative lies the evolution of Local Energy Systems (LES) into Renewable Energy Villages (REVs) by fully satisfying their yearly local energy requirements through the harnessing of renewable [...] Renewable Energy Research Centres Gemeente Alkmaar HVC Energie en Hergebruik Hynoca INVESTA Expertise Centrum KONIN Tu Plynie Energia Kozani Municipality Holzwelt Murau NAPE National Energy Conservation
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Network Operators & Energy Service Providers
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model of the energy system enabling the combined assessment of energy markets and the energy infrastructure. Read more District heating and cooling AIT supports network operators and energy service providers [...] Network Operators & Energy Service Providers Tailored solutions for the energy sector The electrification of energy consumption and increase of distributed generation pose challenges to the electric power [...] Read more Energy Communities Clear trends towards increasing self-sufficiency and local consumption are being observed and push renewable energy communities to become a part of the future energy system.
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IntEGrity
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thermal energy communities can succeed, what the actual effects of energy communities are on the power grid, how energy communities can participate in the energy market. Furthermore, the team4.energy platform [...] IntEGrity Integration and Diffusion of Energy Communities The IntEGrity project aims to effectively integrate energy communities into the overall energy system to facilitate the wide diffusion of these [...] optimal further development of energy PROJECT START January 2024 PROJECT DURATION 36 months Project partner AIT Austrian Institute of Technology GmbH Sozialbau AG Energie Kompass GmbH Fachhochschule Technikum
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cells4.energy
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cells4.energy Regional energy cells as multi-energy real laboratories for a rapid system transition In order to achieve the political targets such as 100% renewable electricity in 2030 or 100% renewable [...] of renewable energies. In the continuation, the focus is now extended towards a decentralized digital renewable energy system for regions and neighbourhoods. To this end, the cells4.energy project is developing [...] ion of the effectiveness of user interventions via an app in terms of energy efficiency and energy savings By implementing energy cells on a regional scale, long-term growth prospects for these technologies
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Implementation Plan IKES
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the Integrated Energy Research Offensive in Climate and Energy Strategy (IKES) The overall objective of this project is to support the development of an implementation plan for the energy research initiative [...] in the Austrian Climate and Energy Strategy. 14 Innovation objectives and 38 innovation activities for three missions Positive Energy Districts, integrative regional energy systems and Break-Through T [...] national Energy and Climate Plan of Austria to the EC. More Information: https://www.nachhaltigwirtschaften.at/de/e2050/highlights/mission-innovation-austria-fokusgruppen.php Key Words: Energy Research
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Flexibility & business models
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integration of energy communities Analysis of the grid and market integration of energy communities in order to increase their contribution to an efficient energy system. Business models for energy communities [...] designs and flexibility strategies for the energy supply The rapid changes in the energy market and the need to reduce CO₂ emissions require new approaches to energy supply and distribution. To meet these [...] creating a future-proof, flexible and sustainable energy system. Solutions Energy Markets & Infrastructure Policy read more Network Operators & Energy Service Providers read more Decarbonisation & Di
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Hydrogen
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use. Moreover, the AIT conducts (impact) analyses of energy policy frameworks to assess the role of hydrogen as an energy carrier in future energy policies. These analyses provide valuable insights for [...] Hydrogen as part of the global energy system The transformation of the global energy system is fundamental to combating climate change and contributes to enhancing energy security. Achieving climate neutrality [...] transformation of the global energy system Hydrogen is an integral part of transforming the global energy system and a cornerstone of the energy and industrial strategies of many economies, including Austria
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Positive Energy Districts
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Positive Energy Districts Positive Energy Districts Implementation Plan of the SET-Plan Initiative Smart Cities and Communities „Towards Positive Energy Districts“ The aim of this project is to support [...] deployment and replication of Positive Energy Districts" and based on this the support of activites set in the implementation plan. The Working Group is composed of DG Energy, delegates from national governments [...] for Smart City-projects), Swedish Energy Agency, VTT and ERRIN. The members of the working group have agreed to work together on the implementation of Postivie Energy Areas to build Smart Cities and C