Inspired by the moon landing and other major breakthroughs of the 20th century, the EU took a mission-oriented approach to the Horizon Europe programme for 2021-2027. Bold and measurable objectives were set to steer funding for research and innovation in several areas key to sustainable and resilient development: health, climate, built environment, natural ecosystems. Out of five adopted missions, one is tasked with delivering 100 climate-neutral and smart cities by 2030. In

BIPED (Building Intelligent Positive Energy Districts) project emerges as a pivotal initiative to bolster urban energy resilience. Funded by the EU, BIPED focuses on developing Positive Energy Districts (PEDs), which are urban areas that produce more energy than they consume annually. By integrating renewable energy sources, energy-efficient buildings, and smart grid technologies, PEDs aim to achieve climate neutrality at the district level.

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