Building Energy Communities: A Key Component for Successful Replication

Date: 28th November 2024
Time: 11:00–12:00 CET

The ASCEND project, in collaboration with three leading European initiatives—ATELIER, POCITYF, and NEUTRALPATH—invites you to a joint webinar that explores the critical role of energy communities in scaling Positive Energy Districts (PEDs). This session will offer a deep dive into real-world examples from the Netherlands, Germany, the Czech Republic, and Portugal, each illustrating different stages of PED development and showcasing diverse approaches to building resilient, community-driven energy systems.

Why Focus on Energy Communities?

Energy communities are increasingly recognized as a vital element in the transition to sustainable urban living. By empowering local stakeholders, these communities facilitate the deployment of renewable energy solutions, enhance energy efficiency, and foster a shared sense of ownership among citizens. However, establishing such communities is not without its challenges. The webinar will bring together project leaders to discuss their experiences, share insights, and provide practical guidance on overcoming barriers.

What to Expect from the Webinar

This webinar offers an excellent opportunity for stakeholders interested in the future of urban energy systems. Attendees will learn:

• Practical strategies for overcoming common barriers in building energy communities.
• Insights into the technical, social, and regulatory factors that influence energy community development.
• Real-world examples of successful implementations and lessons learned.

Agenda

1. Welcome and Introduction
2. Project Presentations:

• ATELIER – Eva Winters, TNO Innovation:
  Amsterdam Energy Community – Implementation challenges and solutions
• POCITYF – Humberto Quiroz, EDP New:
  Energy Community Valverde, Évora – Challenges and solutions
• NEUTRALPATH – Anh Minh Vu, City of Dresden:
  Energy communities challenges and opportunities in Germany
• ASCEND – Wojciech Belch, City of Prague:
  Energy community as investment and business

3. Q&A and Closing Remarks

Moderated by: Omar Shafqat, Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences

How to Join

Register now to secure your place in this session. Don’t miss the chance to gain new perspectives and valuable knowledge on the future of energy communities:

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYtdOyqqDsiE9Fj6pwAz5LKB0lF_xTRr3ul#/registration