Partners have been working on the finalizing the implementation of CIP extension services such as building-/city related data analytics, data anonymization, visual analytics to support the monitoring functions of CIP platforms in LH cities . In addition, effort has been put on the developing of reporting mechanisms to support monitoring data collection in LH cities. Work has been also performed to install monitoring infrastructure (sensors and communication means) in LH cities that will support the collection of monitoring data.
We have also seem advanced in the implementation of the CBA and the LCA, namely data collection to perform the LCA of innovative elements, start the collection of building specification to later perform the LCA of buildings, and revision and quality control of KPIs and baseline values for CBA.
Citizen Engagement strategies in the LHs and the initial planning of Citizen Engagement objectives and initiatives in the FCs took off. POCITYF engagement solutions have been analyzed and the evaluation & reporting methodology of the engagement activities was developed, based on the LHs Citizen Engagement action plans. Open Innovation Contests have been concluded successfully in the LH city of Alkmaar and Évora.
The work on business models and exploitation has been progressing as well, in business models to promote POCITYF innovation replication in public and private buildings, and to promote P2P and solutions to alleviate energy poverty.
Évora has achieved significant milestones: in terms of installations, the team has successfully implemented Wi-Fi data acquisition systems, home energy management systems (HEMS), and building management systems (BMS). Additionally, photovoltaic (PV) systems have been installed at both the University of Évora and SONAE, contributing to energy positiveness. EV charging infrastructure has been established in SONAE, City Hall, DECSIS, and LVpDÉ, and are waiting to be integrated in the EV Management Platform. 2nd life batteries and smart meters were also installed in Valverde. A key highlight is the establishment of the first energy community in Évora, which is currently awaiting licensing, although the development of an energy community management platform by EDP has been achieved. In terms of data infrastructure, the project has successfully developed a data lake structure, integrated into different applications. Additionally, the project has calculated key performance indicators (KPIs) for the baseline.
In Alkmaar the IEs have now largely been implemented and put into use at all demonstration locations. The CIP (or Digital Twin) is being implemented by the municipality of Alkmaar and is expected to contribute valuable insights into policy development, offering specific data on geographical, economic, energy, sustainability, and transport characteristics. These insights will serve as a foundational basis for the Replication Plans and the 2050 Bold City Vision Roadmap.
Following the strategic Replication roadmap defined at the beginning of the activities, the FCs have successfully and timely delivered the first version of the Replication Plans.
