Outcomes

To adress the complex challenge of urban energy transformation, UPCHANGE delivers seven integrated, digital and AI-supported solutions. These address key barriers in energy efficiency, flexibility, and resilience across both building and district levels. Each solution is designed to be scalable, interoperable, and aligned with real-world implementation needs.

1. Demand-Side Management Smart meter data and building thermal profiles are used to control energy demand at the district level. This reduces peak loads, enhances resilience, and boosts network efficiency.
2. Multi-Functional Active Façade Modular panels combine insulation, solar energy systems, and green wall features for retrofitting buildings, increasing performance and monitoring resilience.
3. Integrated Eco-Design Life Cycle Assessment guides solution development, ensuring circularity, low emissions, and reduced resource use throughout the entire lifecycle.
4. Building Energy Flexibility Tool AI-based software optimizes HVAC and storage systems using weather forecasts and energy prices. It helps buildings adapt and support the grid.
5. Interoperable Data Hub A unified platform enables clean, harmonized, privacy-compliant data integration across buildings and districts, ready for analytics and decision-making.
6. AI Pipelines for Energy Profiling Advanced machine learning models predict energy demand, supply, and flexibility - empowering smart planning at all scales.
7. Resilience Assessment Framework A KPI-driven framework measures how buildings and districts are resilient to disruptions like heatwaves, power outages, or cold snaps - supporting targeted improvements.