Cork, also known as Corcaigh in Irish (from “corcach,” meaning ‘marsh’), is the second-largest city in the Republic of Ireland and the third-largest on the entire island. It’s situated in the province of Munster, at the head of Cork Harbour on the River Lee. As of the 2022 census, Cork had a population of 224,004 residents.
In Cork the TIPS4PED district identified has already a GIS based “Mapping Portal”, a DT, and an EV-Charging infrastructure, but no RES plants have been installed yet. Given its retrofit need, the district purpose in TIPS4PED is to facilitate better decision making, predicated on evidence based and reliable planning actions for positive clean energy districts, together with an increased upskilling of urban planning capacity through digitalization and integrated management of data.
Kozani is the capital of the Kozani regional unit and is situated in the western part of Macedonia, in the northern part of the Aliakmonas river valley. The city lies 710 meters (2,329 feet) above sea level, offering picturesque views of the surrounding landscape. It is located 15 kilometers (9 miles) northwest of the artificial lake Polyfytos, and approximately 120 kilometers (75 miles) southwest of Thessaloniki
The population of the Kozani municipality is over 67,000 people. The city is renowned in Greece and abroad for its production of saffron (known as Krokos Kozanis). Kozani serves as a vital transport node connecting Central Macedonia, Thessaly, and Epirus.
The ZEP area in Kozani, which presents promising existing conditions for the realization of PEDs, combines residential buildings, mainly social housing, with some large service buildings, including the premises of the Regional Authority of Western Macedonia and the newly developed campus of the University of Western Macedonia, which is equipped with an energy management system. The Municipality of Kozani and CluBE aim to develop a Digital Twin for the ZEP area as a Demonstrator to facilitate decision-making related to planning activities leading to a PED.
Budapest is the capital of Hungary. The city is situated along the banks of the Danube River in Central Hungary. It was historically divided into two parts: Buda (on the hilly western side) and Pest (on the flat eastern side). In 1873, these two cities merged with the addition of Óbuda, forming the modern Budapest we know today. Budapest is the largest city in Hungary and the ninth largest in the European Union by population within city limits. The estimated population of Budapest is around 1.75 million people, covering an area of approximately 525 square kilometres (203 square miles). Budapest, including the Banks of the Danube, the Buda Castle Quarter, and Andrássy Avenue, is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its rich cultural and architectural heritage.
Budapest is divided into 23 districts (kerületek), each with its own character and attractions. Kőbánya, as the 10th District of Budapest, is the main industrial area of the city, while also being an intensive residential area with relevant commercial capacities. There is a geothermal pilot project in the district, while solar thermal panels are already operational on the public Buildings’ rooftops. The municipality buildings are equipped with a BIM system and a DH network and EV charging infrastructure are available in the district.
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