Mission

Drive the shift toward climate-neutral cities through cutting-edge energy research, promoting the development and deployment of renewable energy solutions, efficient energy systems, and decarbonized urban infrastructures.

Key topics

• Integrated approaches to Positive Energy Districts (PED)
• Energy efficiency in buildings and infrastructures
• Renewable energy integration
• Electrification of urban mobility and infrastructures
• Advanced energy storage technologies and power-to-X for urban decarbonization
• Grid integration and energy flexibility
• Circularity and life cycle assessment
• Socio-technical aspects and policy frameworks

Expected Impact

• Accelerated decarbonization of urban environments
• Strengthened competitiveness of European clean energy technologies in global urban markets.