Project lead/supervise in the work to produce a digital twin, based on open source code and and freely available tools such as Unity and Google Maps, which makes it flexible and adaptable for different areas of use. Areas of focus for the digital twin may vary with local conditions.
Examples of key areas and functions that can be developed are, for example:
• Energy coordination: Where it may be about opportunities for energy efficiency improvements in properties. Future and present power needs. Expansion plans with an energy and climate focus or a need for visualization and data analysis in energy communities.
• Movements & mobility in city districts/municipalities: Show where active routes are or will be and which routes are best suited for commercial activities. Transport needs, where pedestrians and road users are today and in the future when the municipality changes. Where there is an experience of security and insecurity.
• Future urban development plans: Demonstrate and facilitate planning for resilience and climate adaptation. Ensure and demonstrate sustainable urban development. Achieve reduction in CO2 emissions and better use of resources.
An activity adapted for students in years 4–6. Here the students make works of art — out of rubbish. In addition to producing their artwork, the students must also present the thoughts behind their work.
The activity is adapted for grades 4–6. The task for the students is to develop new products or services that can have a positive impact on the environment and the climate, preferably adapted to be used locally, over a period of 1–2 weeks.
An activity for grades 8–9 and upper secondary school. The task is for the students to develop simple business plans for products and services with an environmental/climate focus. The project period can range from one full day to one week, depending on the availability of time.
Activity for students in years 5–6. Two sessions with at least a week in between where the students also have the opportunity to discuss advantages, disadvantages, which actors can be included and finally construct their own energy community.
ElectriCITY has around 70 members and partners from business, research institutes, universities and the city of Stockholm. The chair is Monica Axell, acting director of unit energy and circular economy, the department for the built environment at RISE Research Institutes of Sweden. Allan Larsson, former chairman and founder, acts as a senior advisor.