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CoolLIFE: A cool way to understand space cooling demand in the EU
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CoolLIFE: A cool way to understand space cooling demand in the EU
The CoolLIFE project, funded by the LIFE Programme of the European Union, addresses the increasing demand for space cooling in the EU by developing and promoting two main resources that will support public and private decision-making, planning, and implementation processes for efficient cooling strategies.
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Photo caption: Ardak Akhatova, the CoolLIFE’s creator
The CoolLIFE projectwill develop open-source tools which encourage the consideration of green cooling solutions in public and private decision-making, planning, design, and implementation processes. It will consist of two main functions, the CoolLIFE Tool and the CoolLIFE Knowledge Hub.
The CoolLIFE Tool is an open-source online software that maps space cooling demand across the EU-27. It guides users in addressing current and future cooling needs by promoting innovative, efficient space cooling solutions and integrating local renewable energy sources. The tool also provides insights into comfort, lifestyle, and user behaviour across regions, along with demand-side management strategies, demand response measures, and considerations of economic feasibility, policy frameworks, and regulatory conditions to support optimal decision-making.
The CoolLIFE Knowledge Hubis a comprehensive online repository of curated data and resources. It provides access to quality-controlled datasets, research, and information on energy consumption, the influence of occupant behaviour, and funding opportunities, among others.
The Knowledge Hub contains scientific papers, datasets, project deliverables with a focus on EU-wide and multinational European coverage, publicly available CoolLIFE deliverables and additional resources like conference briefs.
Data and information sources made available on the CoolLIFE Knowledge Hub can be easily identifiable by a simple keyword search. Finally, when available, data can be downloaded directly from the Knowledge Hub in widely used and reusable formats, such as Excel and CSV for datasets or PDF for reports.
