INTRODUCTION TO THE STATE OF THE ART FOR BUSINESS MODELS:
Key insights from NEUTRALPATH:
During these first months of the project, the technical partner focused on identifying business model archetypes and their relevance to PCED (Positive Clean Energy Districts). Energy communities are an excellent model for PCED as they actively involve citizens and empower them in the energy transformation process. There are eight different types of energy communities identified, each with varying levels of ownership and management.
Key insights from ASCEND:
During the initial months of the project, the technical partner has been focusing on defining the pillars of the approach for business model definition. This is an iterative process that begins with assessing the sustainability of business cases from a financial perspective. Availability of data varies and it is key to assess the starting point and context proposed by the city.
Periodic meetings with the cities are held to support them in embracing other financing schemes. The technical partner also works with the cities to develop holistic cost-benefit analysis and business modelling, which are presented to third parties. The ultimate goal is to support scaling up of the solutions.
