# [Wiki content catalog](https://hackmd.io/@tips4ped/BJVUmIckWl)
This catalog features the TIPS4PED educational wiki on positive energy. These podcast-based pages include discussions by experts on renewable and positive energy.

> TIPS4PED or Turning cIties Planning (into) actionS for Positive Energy Districts, is a Horizon Europe research and innovation project, involving four cities from four countries, which will investigate scalable and easily reproducible technologies and digital optimisation strategies for the successful delivery of Positive Energy Districts (PEDs) in European cities. Find more information at [project website](https://tips4ped.eu/about/).

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# Featured Topics

## 1. Digital Twins

Explained the concept of digital twins, and discussion for laymen and experts alike. For more details, listen to the podcast and read the article linked below.

#### [A. By Mr. Edoardo Pristeri (Researcher)](https://hackmd.io/@tips4ped/rkC6T89J-x)
#### [B. By Dr. Kolodo Urrutia (Project manager)](https://hackmd.io/@tips4ped/S1LVIVk4Wl)
#### [C. By Mr. Dionisis Loizos (Researcher)](https://hackmd.io/@tips4ped/rJJMqTb4Ze)

## 2. Energy Systems
Diving into the concept of Energy system in context of positive energy distric, explained in a way that everyone can understand. For more details, listen any of the podcast and read the article linked below.

#### [A. By Dr. Daniele Salvatore Schiera](https://hackmd.io/@tips4ped/S193EOqJ-g)
#### [B. By Mr. Eoin O Leidhin (Research Engineer)](https://hackmd.io/@tips4ped/Hyg9JJ9g-g)
#### [C. By Dr. Ville Sihvonen (Researcher)](https://hackmd.io/@tips4ped/SkM2kFlEZl)

## 3. Sustainable Urbanization
Get an understanding on the sustaiable development approach in urban area, that aims to balance a city's growth with environmental preservation and social well-being, select from list below to learn more.

#### [A. By Ms. Viktória Hegedűs (architect planner)](https://hackmd.io/@tips4ped/SyaVNLq1Zg)
#### [B. By Dr. Diego Rattazzi ](https://hackmd.io/@tips4ped/ByVaBSJzWl)
#### [C. By Dr. Laura Ribotta ](https://hackmd.io/@tips4ped/rJkgiKdG-x)

## 4. Performance Monitoring and Indicators
Get an understanding that Performance indicators are not just for identifying bugs, they are a tool for strategic improvement and validating best practices.

#### [A. By Mr. Claudio Mammino ( Software Engineer)](https://hackmd.io/@tips4ped/SyetVU91Wl)

## 5. Smart Grids and IoT
Discussion on the modernization of electricity communication and distribution under smart grid infrastructure, all about what the smart grid is, what it is for, and why we need it.

#### [A. By Mr. Eoin O Leidhin (Research Engineer)](https://hackmd.io/@tips4ped/B1GrQ6KeZg)
#### [B. By Prof. Salla Annala ( LUT University) ](https://hackmd.io/@tips4ped/r1OmCmeV-g)

## 6. Renewable Energy Technologies
Discussion on renewable energy technologies focuses on resources that harness energy flows in our environment in the context of PED, links below.

#### [A. By Ms. Agnese Branca (Researcher)](https://hackmd.io/@tips4ped/r15UKa2-Ze)
#### [B. By Prof. Andrea Lanzini](https://hackmd.io/@tips4ped/SkPQ81AW-g)
#### [C. By Dr. Diego Rattazzi ](https://hackmd.io/@tips4ped/rkbKyBkGZl)

## 7. Positive Energy Districts
Learn about urban areas that produce more renewable energy than they consume annually. Their goal is to achieve a net-zero or surplus carbon footprint through energy efficiency, local generation, and smart integration.

#### [A. By Dr. Diego Rattazzi](https://hackmd.io/@tips4ped/ryBc94kzbg)
#### [B. By Dr. Ville Sihvonen (Researcher)](https://hackmd.io/@tips4ped/rygmLKe4Wg)

## 8. Batteries and Storages
In the context of renewable energy and systems like Positive Energy Districts (PEDs), batteries and other energy storage technologies are not just add-ons; they are essential enabling technologies that solve the core problem of mismatch between energy supply and demand.

#### [A. By Prof. Andrea Lanzini](https://hackmd.io/@tips4ped/Byh421C-Zl)
#### [B. Miss Natalia Dokolianidou (Engineer)](https://hackmd.io/@tips4ped/Bk7XNabVZe)

## 9. Smart Mobility
You can Learn about a tech-driven approach to urban transportation that utilizes data to enhance safety, cleanliness, and efficiency in mobility.

#### [A. By Mr. Luke Bates ( Mobility Consultant ) ](https://hackmd.io/@tips4ped/B14M__Sfbe)

## 10. Climate change and Climate Targets
Lear about shifts in global temperatures and weather patterns by human activities, primarily the burning of fossil fuels like coal, oil, and gas are significantly increasing. The goal is to control these changes to a degree that prevents negative impacts on human life in Positive energy district.

#### [A. By Dr. Stefanos Dodouras ( CLUBE) ](https://hackmd.io/@tips4ped/SJols3wNbx)

#### [B. By Prof. Salla Annala ( LUT University) ](https://hackmd.io/@tips4ped/B1todme4Wx)

## 11. Just Transition
Transitioning to positive energy and climate neutrality is not possible without engaging all stakeholders in the process. A just transition requires the involvement of local communities. Learn more about just transition in the articles below.

#### [A. By Mr. Alexandros Tsolakis (Civil Engineer) ](https://hackmd.io/@tips4ped/HyMlXTvNZe)

#### [B. By Mr. Michalis Kastanaras ( Engineer) ](https://hackmd.io/@tips4ped/By_n_TPEWe)

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>This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 101139633.

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