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Key Capabilities

Introduction

This page outlines the key capabilities of the CoolLIFE Tool, a platform designed to assess space cooling (SC) demand and support decision-making for energy-efficient cooling solutions across EU-27 countries.

Capabilities of the CoolLIFE Tool

With the CoolLIFE Tool, users can:

1. Map Space Cooling (SC) Demand Across EU-27

Analyze SC demand at multiple spatial levels, from 100 × 100 m grids to NUTS0 (continental level), based on:

  • Energy intensity levels (specific energy demand in kWh/m²·year).
  • Total energy needs at different administrative levels (LAU2, LAU1, NUTS3, NUTS2, NUTS1, NUTS0).

2. Gain Insights on:

a) Utilizing Local Renewable Energy Sources (RES)

  • Assess the feasibility of meeting SC demand with local RES.
  • Apply innovative, integrated solutions and best available technologies.

b) The Role of Comfort, Lifestyle, and User Behavior

The tool considers regional variations in SC demand by analyzing:

  • Energy needs and air-conditioning patterns.
  • Culturally influenced comfort expectations.
  • Regional differences in work schedules and adaptive routines.

c) Economic Feasibility Through Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA)

Evaluate the financial viability of selected technologies and interventions.

d) Regulatory and Legal Considerations

Understand relevant legal frameworks for implementing SC interventions.

3. Develop Strategies for Demand Response (DR)

  • Load shifting from peak to off-peak hours.
  • Maximizing PV self-consumption through SC devices.

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How To Cite

Aadit Malla, in CoolLIFE-Wiki, Key Capabilities

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Authors And Reviewers

This page was written by Aadit Malla EEG-TU WIEN.

This page was reviewed by Ardak Akhatova e-think.

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License

Copyright © 2024-2025: Aadit Malla

Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons CC BY 4.0 International License.

SPDX-License-Identifier: CC-BY-4.0

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Acknowledgement

We would like to convey our deepest appreciation to the LIFE Programme CoolLIFE Project (Grant Agreement number 101075405), which co-funded the present investigation.

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