Innovation capabilities and challenges for energy smartdevelopment in medium sized European cities

Conference paper (2016)

Authors

Erik Lindhult Mälardalen University
J. Campillo Mälardalen University
S.A. Read Spatial Planning and Strategy - Architecture and the Built Environment
Research Group
Spatial Planning and Strategy (Architecture and the Built Environment) (TU Delft)
Copyright: © 2016 Erik Lindhult, J. Campillo, E. Dahlquist, S.A. Read
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.egypro.2016.06.057
Innovation Renewable energy Urban energy system Low carbon city Electrical vehicles Systemic innovation
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Published Date

2016

Language

English

Faculty

Architecture and the Built Environment

Department

Urbanism

Research Group

Spatial Planning and Strategy

Abstract

Transition towards becoming Energy smart city integrating different areas of energy production, distribution and use in a community requires a spectrum of capabilities. The paper reports on findings from the EU planning project PLEEC, involving six medium sized European cities. The purpose of the paper is to describe innovation capabilities and challenges in the complex, systemic innovation journey of cities in the transition to sustainability. A case of implementing an innovative project for electrical vehicles in Eskilstuna is presented illustrating both technological potentials and innovation challenges.