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WEDISTRICT Project: Developing innovative Fossil-Free Heating and Cooling Solutions - Interview

Maria Jesus Romero
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WEDISTRICT Project: Developing innovative Fossil-Free Heating and Cooling Solutions - Interview

The EU-funded project WEDISTRICT aims to implement 100% fossil free heating and cooling solutions, using innovative technology and renewable energy.
Alexandra Scherer

As Europe continues to break climate records, and 2023 predicted to become the hottest year on record, it is urgent to find innovative solutions to face the impacts of the climate crisis.
The EU-funded WEDISTRICT brings together 20 partners from across Europe to tackle these issues. María Jesús Romero is developing her PhD thesis with partners at the University of Cordoba, working on an innovative Renewable Air-Cooling Unit (RACU) prototype. The RACU operates exclusively with outside air, and provides robust control over humidity, temperature, and ventilation, ensuring optimal indoor air quality and thermal comfort. Unlike traditional cooling systems, the RACU's efficiency remains high even in high-temperature conditions, resulting in lower energy consumption and reduced carbon emissions.

In our current interview, María Jesús explains the potential of the RACU.

Beatriz Sousa
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Themes
Building Renovation
Nearly zero-energy buildings
Energy efficiency technologies and solutions
Green Building Solutions
Heating, Ventilation and Cooling