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Patxi Hernandez is an Energy Engineer from the University of the Basque Country and holds a PhD in Architecture and Engineering from University College Dublin, where he specialized in life cycle energy performance evaluation.
Throughout his career, he has developed extensive expertise as a researcher and consultant in energy performance and sustainability assessment, working across academia, the public sector, and private consultancy. His work focuses on the construction and energy sectors, emphasizing innovative solutions to advance sustainability.
Since 2010, Patxi has been working at TECNALIA Research & Innovation in Energy Planning. He provides strategic support and guidance to public authorities and private companies, helping them evaluate energy transition strategies and develop actionable implementation plans.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
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SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
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SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
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SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
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SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
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SDG 13 Climate Action
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SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Feasibility of district heating in a mild climate: A comparison of warm and cold temperature networks in Bilbao
Sánchez-García, L., Averfalk, H., Hermoso-Martínez, N., Hernández-Iñarra, P., Möllerström, E. & Persson, U., 15 Jan 2025, In: Applied Energy. 378, 124384.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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From rooftops to roads: Bilbao's geospatial solar and EV fusion
Javanmardi, K., Hernández, P. & Oregi, X., May 2024, In: Sustainable Cities and Society. 104, 105290.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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How can cities effectively contribute towards decarbonisation targets? A downscaling method to assess the alignment of local energy plans with national strategies
Muñoz, I., Hernández, P., Pérez-Iribarren, E., García-Gusano, D. & Arrizabalaga, E., Sept 2023, In: Energy Strategy Reviews. 49, 101137.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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On the role of urban modelling tools to support of the urban energy transition
Ranjbar, S., Hernandez, P., Rezaei, A. & Eicker, U., 2023, In: Building Simulation Conference Proceedings. 18, p. 3148-3154 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference article › peer-review
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Integrated Energy Planning at City Level
Arrizabalaga, E., Garcia-Gusano, D., Hernandez, P. & Hermoso, N., 2022, Green Energy and Technology. Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, p. 33-60 28 p. (Green Energy and Technology).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
Thesis
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Life Cycle Energy Performance Evaluation : Towards Zero Energy Buildings
Hernandez Iñarra, P. (Author), 2011Doctoral thesis: Doctoral Thesis
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