Comprehensive Revision of the Feasibility of Impact Monitoring of Possitive Energy Districts

Positive Energy Districts are emerging as a key strategy for urban sustainability, aiming to generate more renewable energy than they consume. However, ensuring the effective monitoring and evaluation of their impact remains a critical challenge. This study presents a comprehensive revision of the feasibility of impact monitoring in PEDs, addressing the need for standardised methodologies, robust KPI frameworks, and interoperable data collection systems. The proposed methodology follows a four-step approach: Understanding PEDs, Defining Key Performance Indicators, Establishing a Common Monitoring Approach, and Customising the Monitoring Plan. This structured process ensures the development of a scalable and replicable monitoring framework that integrates data acquisition, digital twins, and analytics. By implementing these monitoring procedures, Positive Energy Districts can achieve real-time, transparent, and comparable assessments of their energy performance, socio-economic impact, and environmental sustainability. Moreover, this approach provides decision-makers with actionable insights, facilitating data-driven strategies for Positive Energy Districts deployment and adaptation. Ultimately, this study enhances the feasibility and scalability of Positive Energy Districts, promoting their integration into urban energy transition initiatives and climate neutrality goals.