Integrating Solar Energy and Nature-Based Solutions for Climate-Neutral Urban Environments

Result code in IS VaVaI

<a href="https://www.isvavai.cz/riv?ss=detail&h=RIV%2F68407700%3A21720%2F23%3A00368969" target="_blank" >RIV/68407700:21720/23:00368969 - isvavai.cz</a>

Result on the web

<a href="https://doi.org/10.3390/solar3030022" target="_blank" >https://doi.org/10.3390/solar3030022</a>

DOI - Digital Object Identifier

<a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/solar3030022" target="_blank" >10.3390/solar3030022</a>

Result language

angličtina

Original language name

Integrating Solar Energy and Nature-Based Solutions for Climate-Neutral Urban Environments

Original language description

This study focuses on achieving climate neutrality in European cities by integrating solar energy technologies and nature-based solutions. Through an examination of current practices, emerging trends, and case examples, the study explores the benefits, challenges, and prospects associated with this integration in urban contexts. A pioneering approach is presented to assess the urban heat and climate change mitigation benefits of combining building-integrated photovoltaics and nature-based solutions within the European context. The results highlight the synergistic relationship between nature-based components and solar conversion technology, identifying effective combinations for different climatic zones. In Southern Europe, strategies such as rooftop photovoltaics on cool roofs, photovoltaic shadings, green walls, and urban trees have demonstrated effectiveness in warmer regions. Conversely, mid- and high-latitude European cities have seen positive impacts through the integration of rooftop photovoltaics and photovoltaic facades with green roofs and green spaces. As solar cell conversion efficiency improves, the environmental impact of photovoltaics is expected to decrease, facilitating their integration into urban environments. The study emphasizes the importance of incorporating water bodies, cool pavements, spaces with high sky-view factors, and effective planning in urban design to maximize resilience benefits. Additionally, the study highlights the significance of prioritizing mitigation actions in low-income regions and engaging citizens in the development of social photovoltaics-positive energy houses, resilient neighbourhoods, and green spaces. By adopting these recommendations, European cities can create climate-neutral urban environments that prioritize clean energy, nature-based solutions, and the overall wellbeing of residents. The findings underscore the need for a multidisciplinary approach combining technological innovation, urban planning strategies, and policy frameworks to effectively achieve climate neutrality.

Czech name

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Czech description

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Type

J_ost - Miscellaneous article in a specialist periodical

CEP classification

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OECD FORD branch

20704 - Energy and fuels

Project

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Continuities

I - Institucionalni podpora na dlouhodoby koncepcni rozvoj vyzkumne organizace

Publication year

2023

Confidentiality

S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů

Name of the periodical

Solar

ISSN

2673-9941

e-ISSN

2673-9941

Volume of the periodical

3

Issue of the periodical within the volume

3

Country of publishing house

CH - SWITZERLAND

Number of pages

34

Pages from-to

382-415

UT code for WoS article

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EID of the result in the Scopus database

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