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Harnessing Solar Energy for Urban Regeneration: Advancing Energy Communities to Mitigate Poverty and Empower Social Neighbourhoods

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datacite.subject.fosEngenharia e Tecnologia::Engenharia Civil
datacite.subject.fosEngenharia e Tecnologia::Engenharia Eletrotécnica, Eletrónica e Informática
datacite.subject.fosEngenharia e Tecnologia::Outras Engenharias e Tecnologias
datacite.subject.sdg07:Energias Renováveis e Acessíveis
datacite.subject.sdg11:Cidades e Comunidades Sustentáveis
datacite.subject.sdg13:Ação Climática
dc.contributor.authorViana, Susana
dc.contributor.authorAelenei, Laura Elena
dc.contributor.authorOrtigão, Margarida
dc.contributor.authorRodrigues, Ana
dc.contributor.authorCunha-e-Sá, Maria A.
dc.contributor.authorGoncalves, Helder
dc.contributor.authorDinis, J.
dc.contributor.authorMonteiro, Casimiro
dc.contributor.authorCabral, Joaquim
dc.contributor.authorSegura, Iván Luque
dc.contributor.authorSalom, J.
dc.date.accessioned2026-07-15T14:26:43Z
dc.date.available2026-07-15T14:26:43Z
dc.date.issued2025-12
dc.description.abstractABSTRACT: This paper investigates Renewable Energy Communities (RECs) as innovative instruments for urban regeneration, focusing on their dual role in advancing decarbonisation and mitigating energy poverty. Cascais Municipality, aligned with EU climate neutrality objectives, launched a pilot in Alcabideche integrating technical deployment with social engagement. The intervention included photovoltaic (PV) systems on five public buildings (two with storage) and five social housing blocks, complemented by three electric vehicle chargers. Preliminary monitoring indicates reductions in household electricity bills of up to 30%, contributing directly to alleviating energy poverty. To complement the technical implementation, structured surveys and focus groups were conducted with residents and local stakeholders. Findings reveal high levels of interest in participating in RECs, though concerns remain regarding information accessibility, trust in governance structures, and long-term benefits. Citizen engagement activities proved essential in overcoming these barriers, reinforcing social acceptance and community ownership. The initiative is supported by the WeGenerate project, which provides frameworks for replicating REC models across Europe, linking technological innovation with participatory governance. Results demonstrate that socially inclusive RECs can simultaneously enhance energy efficiency, reduce carbon emissions, and strengthen social cohesion, positioning them as critical enablers of equitable and resilient urban regeneration.eng
dc.identifier.citationViana, S., Aelenei, L., Ortigão, M., Rodrigues, A., Cunha-e-Sá, M.A., Gonçalves, H., Dinis, J., Monteiro, C., Cabral, J., Segura, I.L., & Salom, J. (2025). Harnessing Solar Energy for Urban Regeneration: Advancing Energy Communities to Mitigate Poverty and Empower Social Neighbourhoods. In: ISHVAC 2025: 14th International Symposium on Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning, Tokyo, Japan, December 2025
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10400.9/6390
dc.language.isoeng
dc.peerreviewedno
dc.relationCo-creating people-centric sustainable neighbourhoods through urban regeneration
dc.rights.urihttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
dc.subjectRenewable energy
dc.subjectSolar photovoltaics
dc.subjectUrban areas
dc.subjectEnergy efficiency in buildings
dc.subjectUrban revaluing
dc.subjectDecarbonization
dc.subjectCitizen Energy Communities
dc.titleHarnessing Solar Energy for Urban Regeneration: Advancing Energy Communities to Mitigate Poverty and Empower Social Neighbourhoodseng
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oaire.awardNumber101123546
oaire.awardTitleCo-creating people-centric sustainable neighbourhoods through urban regeneration
oaire.awardURIhttp://hdl.handle.net/10400.9/6389
oaire.citation.conferenceDate2025-12
oaire.citation.conferencePlaceTokyo, Japan
oaire.citation.titleISHVAC 2025 - 14th International Symposium on Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning
oaire.fundingStreamHORIZON Innovation Actions
oaire.versionhttp://purl.org/coar/version/c_be7fb7dd8ff6fe43
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person.givenNameSusana
person.givenNameLaura Elena
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