TIPS4PED demo site ZEP area Kozani

Kozani aims to develop a Digital Twin for the ZEP area, as a Demonstrator that will pave the way to integrate the whole city under this powerful decision-making tool. All this falls under the umbrella of the transformation of the city from a largely fossil lignite-based economy to a clean energy paradigm for the rest of the country and Europe! In this sense, Kozani aims to be one of the Lighthouse cities of the project. And there is a good reason for that: the big cities are more possible to have smart systems in place, while usually smaller towns lag behind. The implementation of such a Demo in Kozani can prove that this the application of such a strong decision-making tool in this size of towns is equally - if not even more - influential as in the large ones.  As Kozani has been a Follower city in the H2020 Stardust Smart Cities project and has participated in many other energy – related projects as a partner, it has accumulated knowledge and expertise to now become a Lighthouse city itself! Finally, Kozani has been selected among the 100 Climate Neutral and Smart Cities and aims to integrate TIPS4PED application within its strategy to become CO2 neutral and smart by 2030.