QuartierOpt

The “QuartierOpt” research project uses appropriate modeling approaches to investigate the climate-neutral transformation of urban neighborhoods. The project takes a holistic view of the neighborhood, including its composition, energy concepts, and energy market design. The focus is on the optimal design and technical-economic operation of the local energy system for various transformation pathways under conditions of uncertainty regarding future economic and regulatory frameworks. The results show that the technical concepts developed are transferable regardless of location and climate. However, the sizing and optimized use of storage and photovoltaics—for example, for peak load management and energy exchange between buildings—depend heavily on investment costs. The project results provide added value for a future-proof design of local energy supply and can show decision-makers in politics and business in which areas regulation and market design could reduce uncertainties.