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Project Code [23/NCF/SC/11774]
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Project title
Transforming Rural water communities As positive Climate and Energy districts (TRACE)
Primary Funding Agency
Science Foundation Ireland
Co-Funding Organisation(s)
Lead Organisation
Trinity College Dublin
Lead Applicant
Not listed
Project Abstract
The urban water cycle is both complex and dynamic, with each stage having its own unique governing factors that affect its quality, availability, and value. As water is the most valuable natural resource on this planet, we must ensure that how we efficiently manage it through its life cycle. The TRACE (Transforming Rural water communities as positive Climate and Energy districts) project will leverage intelligent infrastructure to digitally transforms rural water services and increase resilience and security of resources. The project will deliver technological and software solutions that support the green transition of water services in rural communities in Ireland, reducing operational costs and environmental impacts, to become positive climate and energy districts. This will be achieved by (i) developing connected water-energy nexus datahubs, (ii) harmonising renewable energy (RE) and innovative pumped-storage energy systems; and (iii) integrating artificial intelligence (AI) solutions for service optimisation of water resource management.
Grant Approved
�308,467.00
Research Hub
Climate Change
Research Theme
3. Climate Solutions, Transition Management and Opportunities
Initial Projected Completion Date
28/02/2025