Innovative, sustainable and liveable: building a new model of smart city
Innovative, sustainable and liveable: building a new model of smart cityA glimpse on the MAtchUP case studies
To become smart, a city must use services, tools and technologies tailored to the needs of residents and businesses, and to their urban environment.
A mix of innovative technology-driven solutions and non-tech actions will make our cities more efficient and attractive.
A mix of innovative technology-driven solutions and non-tech actions will make our cities more efficient and attractive.
Why MAtchUP?
MAtchUP’s solutions turn urban problems into smart opportunities able to improve people’s quality of life and boost the local economy.
Ultimately, the project creates a more liveable environment for urban communities.
Ultimately, the project creates a more liveable environment for urban communities.
Focus on Valencia: the Poblats Marítim District
Poblats Marítims is a traditional fishermen's district with a strong identity character, in the coastal area of Valencia. As the district has gained global visibility thanks to its story, it’s undergoing notable economic and social improvements. Energy production and consumption are the most urgent issues to address.
Over 70% of the building and houses date back to 1980 and earlier, and refurbishment interventions are urgent, to improve energy efficiency and reduce both the bills and the spreading energy poverty suffered by many families.
Urban renovation in the Cabanyal District, in Valencia
Over 70% of the building and houses date back to 1980 and earlier, and refurbishment interventions are urgent, to improve energy efficiency and reduce both the bills and the spreading energy poverty suffered by many families.
Urban renovation in the Cabanyal District, in Valencia
Valencia's main ambitions
The goals of the city of Valencia are set by the Sustainable Energy and Climate Action Plan (SECAP) for 2030, in agreement with the Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy:
-20% Green Houses Gas (GHG) emissions by the year 2020, and 40% by 2030 (compared to 2007 levels)
+27% energy efficiency, by 2030 (compared to 2007 levels)
+27% renewable energy production, by 2030 (compared to 2007 levels)
-20% Green Houses Gas (GHG) emissions by the year 2020, and 40% by 2030 (compared to 2007 levels)
+27% energy efficiency, by 2030 (compared to 2007 levels)
+27% renewable energy production, by 2030 (compared to 2007 levels)
SOLUTIONS IMPLEMENTED1. Reconstruction of private residential buildings
Poblats Marítims has become a pioneer neighbourhood to show how innovation and technology can help improve the energy efficiency of both public and private buildings.
Reconstruction of 16 houses (13 private + 3 public) Based on high-performance envelopes as well as passive solar heating and natural ventilation systems.
PV integrationOn single dwellings, whole buildings and group of buildings. The total installed power reaches 223 kW, with a total area of renewable energy sources (RES) equals to 3,454.31 m2.
400 Smart meters for buildings To gather energy performance data for the Smart Home Energy Management System (SHEMS)
Social and local entrepreneurship program To promote social innovation to entrepreneurs, NGOs and SMEs to create and enhance local businesses or services.
Local investment fund for district refurbishment (financial instrument)
Local toolkit for Near Zero Emission buildings To describe best practices in building retrofitting and provide a decision support tool based on social, environmental, technological and economic criteria, including possible funding sources to implement such actions.
SOLUTIONS IMPLEMENTED 2. Retrofitting of private residential buildings
SOLUTIONS IMPLEMENTED 2. Retrofitting of private residential buildings
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This is an ambitious action to monitor over 500 renovated homes with sensors
managed by a domestic energy application, to optimize the energy spending and
measure the savings in terms of consumption and emissions.
Retrofitting of 548 private houses (536 private + 12 public) focused on the building envelope and the possibility to include green roofs and walls
Retrofitting of Students’ Housing "Student Residence Livensa Marina Real"
Retrofitting of 548 private houses (536 private + 12 public) focused on the building envelope and the possibility to include green roofs and walls
Retrofitting of Students’ Housing "Student Residence Livensa Marina Real"
SOLUTIONS IMPLEMENTED 3. Reconstruction or retrofitting of public tertiary buildings
SOLUTIONS IMPLEMENTED 3. Reconstruction or retrofitting of public tertiary buildings
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Some public buildings, like the Cabanyal Market, have been renewed to reduce energy consumption. Photovoltaic panels have been installed on the roof, while sensors and controllers in the buildings.
The "Retrofitting of Mercado de Cabanyal" has been made to make it energy-efficient through new systems of air conditioning, shading, glazing, wall insulations and integration of RES.
Retrofitting of urban development local agency to make it energy efficient with both active and passive energy efficiency improvements (PVs, solar thermal electricity for the DHW demand, building envelope etc.)
IMPULSE PLUS - Interview with Carlos Sánchez
The "Retrofitting of Mercado de Cabanyal" has been made to make it energy-efficient through new systems of air conditioning, shading, glazing, wall insulations and integration of RES.
Retrofitting of urban development local agency to make it energy efficient with both active and passive energy efficiency improvements (PVs, solar thermal electricity for the DHW demand, building envelope etc.)
IMPULSE PLUS - Interview with Carlos Sánchez
SOLUTIONS IMPLEMENTED 4. Smart Controls and SHEMS
SOLUTIONS IMPLEMENTED 4. Smart Controls and SHEMS
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Through the
installation of sensors in homes, MAtchUP project can measure the energy
efficiency of buildings.
Also, we can obtain data on electricity consumption, gas, temperature or
humidity inside the homes.
In this way, the sensors collect information on consumption in homes. Citizens
can consult their consumption through a mobile app SHEMS. In addition, with professional
help, the neighbours will be able to learn how to improve consumption and
lower the price of their electricity bill.
150 smart controllers at the building level to reduce the energy consumption through the efficient control of the energy systems, inform tenants and building managers about their energy consumption and allow them to take corrective actions to reduce their energy consumption
Smart District Energy Management System (SHEMS) based on a smartphone app, connected to the local VLCi platform, to monitor the energy use and evaluate the consumption levels.
Save energy with "El Marítim Innova": SHEMS device
150 smart controllers at the building level to reduce the energy consumption through the efficient control of the energy systems, inform tenants and building managers about their energy consumption and allow them to take corrective actions to reduce their energy consumption
Smart District Energy Management System (SHEMS) based on a smartphone app, connected to the local VLCi platform, to monitor the energy use and evaluate the consumption levels.
Save energy with "El Marítim Innova": SHEMS device
SOLUTIONS IMPLEMENTED 5. RES and energy storage
SOLUTIONS IMPLEMENTED 5. RES and energy storage
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The aim here is to promote the installation of renewable energy facilities for the collective generation and self-consumption of electrical energy through renewable energy prosumer communities.
Building integrated RES and energy storage which deal with solutions implemented either at home or at building levels.
Urban renewable energies installed in solutions implemented either at district level to urban infrastructures or supplying energy to a small group of buildings.
Socialised solar Plant “Las Naves brillen” presented in the EUSEW2021 - Buildings at the heart of the EU’s new energy system
Building integrated RES and energy storage which deal with solutions implemented either at home or at building levels.
Urban renewable energies installed in solutions implemented either at district level to urban infrastructures or supplying energy to a small group of buildings.
Socialised solar Plant “Las Naves brillen” presented in the EUSEW2021 - Buildings at the heart of the EU’s new energy system
A few words from the project's coordinator
“MAtchUP project has contributed to a relevant extent in some aspects
related to energy transition, some of them at a district level and others as
a city level. In terms of Energy, we have checked different types of
renewable energy systems, some of them very innovative. In addition, we have
carried out some campaigns for citizens’ engagement for this topic and
improved in energy efficiency. Regarding, mobility, MAtchUP has played an
important role for expanding the electromobility in our city. In ICT, we have
expanded the IoT infrastructure. Last but not least, social actions focused
on employment have produced very interesting outcomes, such as the creation
of Green Employment group.”, said Ernesto Faubel.
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Innovative, sustainable and liveable: building a new model of smart city
Why MAtchUP?
Focus on Valencia: the Poblats Marítim District
Valencia's main ambitions
1. Reconstruction of private residential buildings
Social and local entrepreneurship program
Local investment fund for district refurbishment (financial instrument)
2. Retrofitting of private residential buildings
3. Reconstruction or retrofitting of public tertiary buildings
4. Smart Controls and SHEMS
5. RES and energy storage
A few words from the project's coordinator