Periodic Reporting for period 2 - SO WHAT (Supporting new Opportunities for Waste Heat And cold valorisation Towards EU decarbonization)
Okres sprawozdawczy: 2020-12-01 do 2022-11-30
(i) the auditing process, which have been performed for the industrial demosite to a different level of detail, (ii) the mapping algorithms for the renewable energy sources as well as thermal demand analysis, (iii) the extensive development of a techno-economic database, (vi) the development of algorithms for TES selection and integration, (v) analysis of current barriers and current contractual arrangement for WH/C recovery agreements, (vi) cost Benefit Analyses of possible investments, (vii) financing and ESCO models for WH/C recovery.
As such analyses and theoretical work were developed, 3 pivotal macro-activities have been performed: 1. Testing, analysis and improvement of existing tools, which should represent the basis of SO WHAT integrated tool, mainly those derived from REEMAIN and PLANHEAT past experiences. For examples, the challenges faced with data gathering have provided pivotal material for the next phases of the project; 2. Engagement, analysis and feedback from the SO WHAT demosites, both for the purpose of defining the scope and outcomes of the above mentioned activities and to gather feedback and desiderata on the functionalities of SO WHAT tool; 3. The definition of the software architecture, workflow and interaction among the different modules.
During the second reporting period the SO WHAT Tool (Online free version and Advanced commercial version) has been developed. The SO WHAT Online free Tool can be found at: https://sowhatproject.eu/sowhat-tool/
Moreover during RP2 the project has been disseminated and promoted, SO WHAT tool (advanced version) has been tested in real demo cases and replication sites (5), validation, studies and impact assessment have been carried out.
Within WP7, which is focused on tool promotion and exploitation, a specific training strategy (based on both traditional and e-Learning tools) to guarantee the autonomy use of the tool has been developed.
The SO WHAT software that is divided in 4 different sub modules (i.e. So what online tool, the advanced version, the RES, WH/C, H&C demand mapping algorithms and technology database. ). Moreover, within the project other 3 exploitable results have been developed: (1) Consultancy Services on Energy efficiency analysis in industrial processes, (2) Data, knowledge and information, and (3) PLANHEAT tool and its integration/enhancement with the SO WHAT tool.
SO WHAT generated a positive impact in the field of Waste Heat/Cooling Recovery and Re-use, and District Heating/Cooling Design and Simulation.
1) Accurate prediction and holistic modelling of industrial waste heat/cold and/or surplus renewable energy from industrial or other sources from different geographical and market settings,
2) Better impact of the various factors/ variables on the cost-benefits of industrial waste heat/cold and/or surplus renewable energy from industrial or other sources,
3) Valorisation in assessments of cost-benefit of industrial waste heat/cold and/or surplus renewable energy from industrial and eventual other sources,
4) Number of industrial sectors/sites/parks, public authorities, large private facilities and DHC operators supporting the implementation of WH/C and/or surplus RES from industrial and eventual other sources recovery/use for process re-integration or commercial use.
6 out of 20 partners are SMEs and the project contributed positively for their growth and market positioning. For example, IES increased during the project their expertise in energy performance simulation that have been transferred and will be transferred in commercial tool. Moreover, thanks to the project IES had new knowledge in the filed of district heating and manufacturing. EULOKON, KELVIN, MPI and 2GOOUT as first users of SO WHAT tool had the possibility to increase their knowledge in WH/C recovery and gather new know how in Financing Schemes and ESCO Models. SIE thanks to SO WHAT has a huge impact in terms of communication, dissemination & networking and clustering. All these SMEs had the chance to build a strong network of stakeholders and international network as well as increase awareness on district heating and cooling and in sustainability.