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Digital Twins for Circular Cities: Planning for Positive Energy Districts

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Positive energy districts (PEDs) address the energy issues of unsustainable urban development by producing more renewable energy than they consume. However, the transformation of PEDs face challenges that require the application of new technologies. This article focuses on the role of digital twins and generative AI to explore how these technologies can support the development of PEDs in line with circular economic principles. Based on a case study of an EU Horizon R&D project, this article develops a framework for implementing generative AI-assisted digital twins for PEDs and provides decision support for their integration into 9R circular economic strategies.

Source: California Management Review

DOI: 10.1177/00081256251408430

Authors: Arash Rezazadeh, Cláudia Antunes Marante, René Bohnsack

Institutions: Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Universidad Pablo de Olavide

Language: English

Topic: Smart Cities and Technologies

Subfield: Media Technology

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Industry, innovation and infrastructure, Affordable and clean energy, Sustainable cities and communities, Climate action

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,900