Abstract
Discussions regarding the definition of Positive Energy Districts and the concept of a boundary are still being actively held. Even though there are certain initiatives working on the boundary limitations for PEDs, there is no methodology or tool developed for selecting peculiar spaces for future PED implementations. The paper focuses on a flexible GIS-based Multicriteria assessment method that identifies the most suitable areas to reach an annual positive non-renewable energy balance. For that purpose, a GIS-based tool is developed to indicate the boundary from an energy perspective harmonized with urban design and land-use planning. The method emphasizes evaluation through economic, social, political, legal, environmental, and technical criteria, and the results present the suitability of areas at macro and micro scales. The current study outlines macro scale analyses in six European cities that represent Follower Cities under the MAKING-CITY H2020 project. Further research will be conducted for micro-scale analyses and the outcomes will pursue a technology selection process.
| Original language | English |
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| Article number | 7517 |
| Pages (from-to) | 7517 |
| Number of pages | 1 |
| Journal | Energies |
| Volume | 14 |
| Issue number | 22 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 11 Nov 2021 |
Keywords
- Positive energy districts
- PED boundary
- Multi-criteria decision analyses
- Geographic information systems
- GIS overlay analyses
Project and Funding Information
- Project ID
- info:eu-repo/grantAgreement/EC/H2020/824418/EU/Energy efficient pathway for the city transformation: enabling a positive future/MAKING-CITY
- Funding Info
- This research was funded by the EU H2020 Programme under grant agreement n◦824418
