A GIS-Based Multicriteria Assessment for Identification of Positive Energy Districts Boundary in Cities

Beril Alpagut, Arantza Lopez Romo, Patxi Hernández, Oya Tabanoğlu and Nekane Hermoso Martinez
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Beril Alpagut: Demir Energy, Smart and Sustainable Cities Department, Istanbul 34718, Turkey
Arantza Lopez Romo: Tecnalia, Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA), 48160 Derio, Spain
Patxi Hernández: Tecnalia, Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA), 48160 Derio, Spain
Oya Tabanoğlu: Demir Energy, Smart and Sustainable Cities Department, Istanbul 34718, Turkey
Nekane Hermoso Martinez: Tecnalia, Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA), 48160 Derio, Spain

Energies, 2021, vol. 14, issue 22, 1-18

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.

Keywords: positive energy districts; PED boundary; multi-criteria decision analyses; geographic information systems; GIS overlay analyses (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q Q0 Q4 Q40 Q41 Q42 Q43 Q47 Q48 Q49 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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