URBANOME
12/09/2024
Urban Observatory for Multi-participatory Enhancement of Health and Wellbeing
The aim of oPEN Lab is to identify replicable, commercially viable solution packages enabling the achievement of positive energy neighbourhoods within existing urban contexts that are seamlessly integrated into the local energy system as an active micro-energy hub, and to test these technologies and package as an integrated solution at neighbourhood scale. Three open innovation Living Labs in the cities of Genk (Belgium), Pamplona (Spain) and Tartu (Estonia) will test combinations of different close-to-market ready technologies and services and study their performance as a unique operating system.
Focus is on demonstrating innovations in an integrated approach combining sustainable design tailored to the local context, seamless industrial renovation workflows, renewable energy generation combined with energy storage systems, urban service facilities and smart operation, life cycle thinking and circularity, and this across the whole value chain, targeting the whole life cycle of the building and its neighbourhood, in view of scaling up and wide replication. A user driven and participatory approach with the neighbourhood’s community will be rolled out for a holistic and positive energy vision for the neighbourhood, going beyond citizen awareness raising activities.
ENoLL leads the implementation of oPEN Living Labs, fostering open innovation for positive energy at building and district levels. Through mentoring and training, ENoLL empowers partners in co-creation methodologies, enhancing innovation capacity and ensuring effective management. Additionally, ENoLL facilitates stakeholder and citizen engagement, demonstrating new methods and technologies. By supporting the Living Labs in validating innovative products and services, ENoLL drives integration across the construction value chain and energy sector, maximizing the impact of the oPEN Lab project.
The European Network of Living Labs (ENoLL) is the international, non-profit, independent association of benchmarked Living Labs.
