Dalarna University acts as the national coordinator for these research projects, which aim to explore the green transition to a climate-neutral society. The projects focus on energy-efficient buildings, renewable energy systems, the circular economy, and urban infrastructure, with the goal of developing a framework for assessment and implementation.
– According to the latest PED 3.0 definition framework, the goal of positive energy districts is to integrate renewable energy effectively, maintain affordable energy costs, and ensure economic sustainability. This involves designing energy systems that support a long-term and sustainable transformation, integrating various infrastructures such as energy, mobility, and digital technologies, says Xingxing Zhang, Professor of Energy Technology at Dalarna University.
Dalarna University will collaborate with international partners from Italy, Romania, and Austria to enable co-learning and knowledge sharing.
– By working with these partners, we aim to develop concrete solutions and applications that strengthen sustainability and support the transition to a carbon-neutral society, concludes Xingxing Zhang.
About the projects
Project title: Synergizing Buildings Renovation and Regenerative Urban Furniture to Co-create PED Ecosystem
Project leader: Xingxing Zhang, Professor of Energy Technology
Project duration: 2024-2027
Funding: SEK 3.24 million funded by Swedish Energy Agency, DUT (driving urban transition).
Project title: Bridging achievement of SDGs for Balanced Positive Energy Districts
Project leader: Xingxing Zhang, Professor of Energy Technology
Project duration: 2024-2027
Funding: SEK 3.87 million funded by Swedish Energy Agency, CETP (clean energy transition partnership).
Facts: Energy Research at Dalarna University
Dalarna University has over four decades of experience in solar and energy research. Through its Centre for Sustainable Energy Research (SERC), it integrates multiple research areas, including energy, sustainable construction and urban planning, computer science, industrial and materials engineering, economics, and social sciences.
The university's state-of-the-art laboratory environments drive innovation and deliver solutions that empower both researchers and businesses while contributing to a sustainable future.
