OPTIX

Key Info

Duration: 2024-2027

Acronym: OPTIX

PI Name: Brian O’Regan

Topic: CETP JC2023

Title: Optimising Positive-Energy Districts through Interoperable Digital Platforms

Coordinator: Technical University of Denmark

Total Participants: 11

EU Contribution: €1,901 226 (total combined)

https://optixproject.github.io/

Project Info

OPTIX is an EU CETPartnership project that addresses the challenges of urban energy systems through innovative solutions. OPTIX integrates renewable energy technologies, smart control systems, and cutting-edge digital platforms to create and optimize Positive-Energy Districts (PEDs). By combining digital twins, blockchain-based energy trading, and AI-driven optimization tools, OPTIX ensures seamless integration of renewable energy sources such as solar PV, geothermal systems, and thermal storage to enhance energy flexibility and community participation.

 

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