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As the EU-funded RES4BUILD project enters its final year, two pilot systems will undergo testing to investigate and fine-tune the project’s integrated energy solutions. With the recent focus on reducing dependence on external fossil fuels and accelerating the green transition in the European Union (REPowerEU Plan), RES4BUILD hopes its research can support the move to a clean energy future. The project is developing integrated renewable energy-based solutions tailored to the needs of users and installers with the aim of increasing uptake of such solutions for heating and cooling in buildings.

The walls are the accent and strength of every commercial building. It is the area where you usually install wall access panels to protect crucial components.  With the growing pollution and environmental deterioration, experts are looking for more ways to minimize these effects. Recently, you may have seen a trend in green buildings because it helps create a cleaner way of helping the environment.  

Green building is an environmentally friendly alternative as many industries develop further and the world's supply of finite resources gradually becomes scarcer and more costly. It is now a necessary step as more people realize their impact on nature. Fortunately, sustainable technology is becoming more advanced and can offer more benefits.  

Builders are challenging construction site pollution by increasing project efficiencies. Construction downtime may limit job site sustainability and negatively impact the environment. Individuals can minimize downtime to improve ecological conservation.

Offsite construction and standardised process in building can drive the sustainability targets, even though there is still resistance in the sector. In fact, offsite construction can lead to faster, cheaper, safer and greener deliveries, and also to higher creativity and versatility in the processes.

Digitalisation and Energy Performance Certification (EPC) support the EU Renovation Wave. Three projects (QualDeEPC, CrossCERT and MATRYCS) presented their recommendations and tools during a FEDARENE General Assemblies.

In this newsletter, we invite you to discover the extension of the D2GRIDS project, the news and events of the sector, and expert insights about the development potential of 5th generation heating and cooling network.

Data centers can replace existing heating plants in a district heating system if the right cooling technology is used (liquid-cooled datacenters). The goal is to use excess heat that does not need heat pumps and repurpose it in a district heating network. A testbed has been created to support the technological development of liquid-cooled data centers.

The construction industry is looking for ways to adapt to the changing climate. Because of this, builders search for structure stabilization features and long-lasting materials to reduce waste. Construction professionals can create storm-resistant and resilient buildings to prevent damage.

How much can an energy positive building produce? How this surplus of energy can support the community? There are three main steps to reach these expectations which allows to more easily reach the energy efficiency and clean energy goals. Read more in the following case study in Norway.