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Circular Economy

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implementation of the circular economy. Added value for customers and partners The AIT Center for Energy takes a systemic, cross-sectoral approach to the concept of circular economy along the entire value [...] technological know-how and high systemic competence. Thus, an integrated view of resources and materials (energy, water, waste, raw materials, biogenic resources) and their life cycle, considering rebound effects [...] partners at the interface between research & development, industry and policy. Our service portfolio Energy analysis and environmental assessment of processes, products and buildings in terms of carbon footprint

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Promotion of Urban Circular Economy

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governance, regulatory, and social drivers. The BAU serves as a benchmark to compare CES in terms of energy use, raw material savings, and CO₂ emissions reduction. The assessment emphasizes on-site recycling [...] of LCA on the Example of Building Plot F4: Mass at End of Life, Global Warming Potential, Primary Energy Non-Renewable Total, Acidification Potential for the four Scenarios: Build as Usual, Aspern+, Circular

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Circular economy for districts, cities and municipalities

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creating transparency. Our concepts for urban circular economy include the sustainable design of energy and resource use, mobility solutions with sharing concepts, as well as awareness-raising for active [...] district. We analyze embodied CO2 in buildings as well as operational CO2 (for example, emissions from energy and mobility) in order to derive effective measures. CirQA tool for rapid assessment of circularity [...] of buildings and districts has far-reaching impacts that go beyond zoning alone. In addition to energy demand and supply infrastructure, it also influences mobility flows, the demand for transport solutions

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SynerCIS

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und Selen – als große Hoffnungsträger für die Zukunft. Unter der wissenschaftlichen Leitung des AIT Energy Departments arbeiten im Projekt SynerCIS österreichische Firmen unter der Konsortialleitung von

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Smart City Rheintal

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consortium consists of regional energy suppliers, real estate developers, local municipalities, CIT experts and research organisations. The state-wide vision of carbon neutral energy autonomy by 2050, including [...] this undertaking. The project SmartCityRheintal was a research project funded by the Climate and Energy Fund Austria. AIT scientists have developed a new MATSim model for Vorarlberg, the westernmost state

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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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CityStore

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Ges.m.b.H. Weizer Energie-Innovations-Zentrum GmbH Energie Kompass Publication CityStore final report - Exploring essential R&D needs to optimize urban energy storage in integrated energy systems (only available [...] planning and implementation of urban energy storage systems as part of an integrated energy system. A wide range of technologies and applications are available as energy storage solutions at the urban level; [...] planning and implementation of urban energy storage systems, allowing for focused investment in energy infrastructure under the implementation of (local) climate and energy targets. × Kontakt Formular Pflichtfelder

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Climate resilience in cities and regions

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changing climatic conditions. We pursue a holistic approach that integrates the built environment, energy, and mobility. Climate risk and vulnerability analysis is vital for identifying weak points and

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Sustainable cities, regions and living spaces

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Climate resilience in cities and regions Mobility concepts for cities and regions Urban planning Energy Conscious Cities & Regions Circular economy for districts, cities and municipalities Project-based

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Hotspot City: How effective are measures against urban heat islands?

and greening in concrete terms? Tanja Tötzer, expert for climate-resilient cities at the Center for Energy, presents the City Intelligence Lab in the new video format of the Wiener Zeitung and explains which

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NEEDS Repowered Unites European Cities for Energy Resilience

develop innovative solutions against energy poverty and strengthen the resilience of Positive Energy Districts (PEDs) – urban neighborhoods that generate more renewable energy than they consume. Led by the AIT [...] Kraków, Iași, Budaörs, and Helsingborg are working together on targeted measures for a secure and just energy future. The project focuses on technological innovation, sustainable renovation strategies, new [...] new financing models, and inclusive participation formats. The aim is to create socially just, energy-efficient, and climate-resilient neighborhoods. Supported by 15 European partner organizations, the project

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CIVIC

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einem * markiert. Name * E-Mail * Betreff * Nachricht * Send DI Dr. Bin Hu Scientist / Integrated Energy Systems +43 50550-6653 +43 50550-6439 bin.hu(at)ait.ac.at × Kontakt Formular Pflichtfelder sind mit

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CLEMENTINE

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necessary cybersecurity skills from a labor market perspective are identified using the banking, energy, and retail sectors as examples. In addition, curricula and teaching materials are reviewed. Based

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Watch Netflix without harming the climate

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The environmental costs of digital communications are significant. Streaming movies also drives up energy consumption. But there is good news for everyone who loves their Netflix account and doesn't want [...] The use of novel optical processes can revolutionize data transmission and drastically reduce its energy hunger. AIT photonics expert Bernhard Schrenk is working on this as part of a globally unique project [...] digital applications. Here are a few facts: Streaming videos currently consumes at least as much energy as all air travel. And a study by the University of Bristol concludes that in 2016, the video platform

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Light metals for more climate protection

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sustainable, efficient manufacturing processes for materials in order to be able to drastically reduce energy and resource consumption already during production. On the other hand, the materials must meet the

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Climate-Resilient Urban Pathways

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and to cope with climate hazards. Research Focus Co-creation processes in the areas of mobility, energy and climate Climate change must be considered across all policy and administrative fields. To create [...] provide a methodological foundation for co-creational processes conducted in the fields of mobility, energy and climate. Development of climate models from city-regional to neighborhood level For well-founded [...] Interrelations between factors of relevant influence areas of cities (e.g. built environment, land use, energy grids, consumer behavior, regulative framework, green-blue infrastructure) are quantified and impacts

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Planning climate-friendly districts

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Landschaftsarchitektur Gachowetz Luger Zimmermann OG Funding This project is funded by the Climate and Energy Fund and implemented as part of the Austrian Climate Research Programme Implementation 2023/24.

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Paper industry on the way to climate neutrality

are working on this energy system of the future at the AIT Centre for Energy. The topic portfolio is based on three central systems: Public Energy Supply Systems, Industrial Energy Systems and Cities & [...] Austrian pulp and paper industry has a particularly high energy requirement for its production. In the industry project DekarPIO, the AIT Center for Energy and the AIT Center for Technology Experience developed [...] future. Taking into account the processes, energy sources and raw materials used, the calculation tool makes it possible to map, parameterise and calculate the energy supply for each site. Renewable electricity

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Structures for climate-friendly living

Labour and Economic Affairs Minister Martin Kocher. The report, commissioned by the Climate and Energy Fund and funded by the Climate Protection Ministry, was prepared by more than 80 renowned scientists

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CLUE

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Concepts, Demonstration and replication for Local User-friendly Energy Communities Context Energy communities are an essential part of the future energy system; they provide cooperation in generation, distribution [...] design, planning and operation of energy communities and developed a tool kit for planning and operation as a basis for a successful dissemination of Local User-friendly Energy Communities. Complexity and [...] state-of-the-art energy management system, showcases a substantial flexibility potential. Scotland has witnessed the development of a Vector Integration Platform. It integrates energy vectors from the

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