Positive Energy Districts: Fundamentals, Modelling and Performance Assessment

Positive Energy Districts: Fundamentals, Modelling and Performance Assessment offers a comprehensive and timely exploration of the rapidly evolving concept of Positive Energy Districts (PEDs). The book delves into the key technologies, energy systems, and urban planning strategies that underpin the development of PEDs, addressing the critical need for sustainable and energy-efficient urban environments in the face of climate change.Covering a wide range of topics, the book begins with clear definitions and the historical context of PEDs, tracing their evolution and highlighting the driving forces behind their emergence.It explores methodologies for characterizing PEDs, considering their energy balance, spatial boundaries, and interactions with the surrounding urban fabric.A significant portion of the book is dedicated to the role of cutting-edge technologies and integrated energy systems in achieving positive energy balance, including renewable energy generation, energy storage, and sm