The Pilot Provider
The Arena Innovation Community in Capriasca Village, Switzerland, showcases a modern Positive Energy District that integrates residential needs with public services. This pilot combines 35 households with a public pool and football field, powered by a dynamic energy mix including biomass and innovative heat recovery systems. It encompasses various buildings including residential units, office/utility spaces, and a restaurant, all focused on streamlining energy consumption and maximizing efficiency.
Why use InterPED
Arena Innovation Community utilizes the InterPED project to enhance its energy systems by integrating advanced energy management solutions that cater to both residential and public service needs. The community’s goals include maximizing self-consumption of renewable energy and optimizing energy distribution to reduce costs and environmental impact. InterPED will assist in refining the use of biomass district heating and implementing new technologies like air-to-air heat pumps for waste heat recovery.
The Use Case Scenario
InterPED will help the Arena Innovation Community implement sophisticated cross-vector optimization techniques to enhance energy self-consumption, including e-mobility integration. The project will focus on forecasting flexibility and managing peak-shaving to optimize energy use and enhance sustainability. This will involve developing end-user flexibility remuneration schemes and implementing advanced energy management practices that align with local renewable energy production and community needs.
Stakeholders
Key stakeholders in this pilot include the local municipality, Capriasca Calore (managing the biomass heating system), building administrators, and policymakers. These partners collaborate to ensure the pilot’s success by leveraging their respective expertise in energy management, policy implementation, and technical support. This cooperative approach aims to create a replicable model for energy optimization and community engagement in sustainable practices.