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UNIVERSITy OF VALENCIA ENERGY GENERATION (UV)

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University of Valencia is the Spanish biggest urban solar farm (photovoltaic panels placed in campuses roofs)The University also has a combined heat and power plant that covers the campus self consumption and also provides energy to the rest of the city

campus full address
UNIVERSITY OF VALENCIA C/ CATEDRATICO AGUSTIN ESCARDINO, 9 460980 VALENCIA (SPAIN)
country
Spain
contact person/researcher/expert
Vicent Clemente
key words
solar energy, photovoltaic, CHP, combined heat and power
creator of profile
Vicent Clemente
email contact person
vicent.clemente@uv.es
institution(s)
University of Valencia
visibility of the part "ii innovation profile"
Public
origins of the idea
Other
strong points and potentials

Energy efficiency

Good integration of different components of the development

Good consultation with residents/users

weak points and risks

Big investmenet required

spatial scale
Town/City
primary use of project
Mixed use
sectors of innovation
Energy
upscaling potential
Higher scale (region or above) / society
type of innovation
Adaption to climate change
innovation status
Commercial Products
time to market
0 – 1 years