Aquathermal Heating and Cooling for Energy Communities

Programme 2021 - 2027 Interreg VI-B North West Europe

Date of latest update: 2024-12-11

Description

Description (EN):

Aquathermal energy (AQE) technologies enable the extraction of heat or cold from water – surface water from rivers, canals, lakes, etc – and subsequent processing, through heat pumps, to support local or district heat networks. Although AQE technology exists, there are a number of barriers to its widespread adoption: unclarity and absence of enabling legislation and regulation in many NWE regions; challenges in establishing the potential and amount of energy which may be generated from different water sources; and the lack of replicable, scalable implementation model/s. Achievement of EU 2030 and 2050 energy policy objectives of reducing dependence on fossil fuels, accelerating a citizen-led just transition, and increasing EU energy resilience will require widespread adaption and adoption of multiple energy sources; AquaCom seeks to prove that AQE can be adopted on a widespread, sustainable basis, to fulfil this need. AquaCom will contribute to achieving the aforementioned policy objectives by inspiring, empowering and enabling Energy Communities (EC) across 5 NWE regions to exploit the potential of AQE to implement community-led AQE projects. Co-developing a NWE AQE Community of Practice across targeted transnational stakeholder groups through a combination of ambitious actions designed to share and transfer technical and governance experience and expertise will be delivered through: 3 pilot demonstrator projects; participation of 15 ‘Early Adopter’ ECs; an online AQE Competence Centre supported by National Knowledge Transfer Hubs; a co-created AQE Project Toolkit, repository of case studies, and action research on the ‘Early Adopter’ ECs. Outputs will catalyse and accelerate uptake of project deliverables by ECs. The transnational approach of AquaCom combines the strengths and weaknesses of partner countries: frontrunner AQE countries such as NL; IE and FR where AQE still occupies a niche space; and the expertise of BE, DE and IE in building EC capacity.

Expected Achievements (EN):

To develop and identify viable strategies for Energy Communities to implement aquathermal systems across the NWE territory, based on a comprehensive analysis of common and country-specific challenges and enabling factors in the 5 partner countries. To develop a replicable proof of concept for community-led AQE systems, spanning technical prototypes and business models through the deployment of a pilot methodology at 3 demonstrator pilot sites in 3 NWE regions. To accelerate the uptake of AQE systems through the creation of a transnational AQE Competence Centre tailored to the training, knowledge and capacity-building needs of potential, fledgling and existing ECs that seek to implement AQE projects.

Website: http://aquacom.nweurope.eu

Thematic information

Governance, partnership Renewable energy

Priority: (VI-B_NWE_2) Smart and just energy transition

Priority specific objective: RSO2.2. Promoting renewable energy in accordance with Directive (EU) 2018/2001, including the sustainability criteria set out therein

Priority policy objective (Interreg specific objective): PO2 A greener, low-carbon transitioning towards a net zero carbon economy and resilient Europe by promoting clean and fair energy transition, green and blue investment, the circular economy, climate change mitigation and adaptation, risk prevention and management, and sustainable urban mobility

Type of intervention: 052 Other renewable energy (including geothermal energy)

Partners (9)

Lead Partner: Ballyhoura Development CLG

PIC (Participant Identification Code): 934598784

Partner’s ID if not PIC: 190417

Address: Main Street, V35 T2P3 Co Limerick, Ireland

Legal status: private

Organisation type: Interest groups including NGOs

Website: http://www.ballyhouradevelopment.com

Total budget: EUR 1 388 384.60

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 833 030.76

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 60.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 555 353.84

Gemeente Vlieland

Name: Gemeente Vlieland

PIC (Participant Identification Code): 884190115

Partner’s ID if not PIC: NL001608885B01

Address: Dorpsstraat , 8899 AE Vlieland, Netherlands

Legal status: public

Organisation type: Local public authority

Website: http://www.vlieland.nl

Total budget: EUR 750 306.46

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 450 183.87

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 60.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 300 122.59

GBER schemes / de minimis: GBER Article 20

Société Publique Locale Bois Energie Renouvelable

Name: Société Publique Locale Bois Energie Renouvelable

PIC (Participant Identification Code): 884085840

Partner’s ID if not PIC: FR02849724976

Address: rue de la villeneuve – bâtiment pen men , 56100 Lorient, France

Legal status: private

Organisation type: Other

Website: http://www.splber.fr

Total budget: EUR 575 281.15

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 345 168.69

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 60.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 230 112.46

GBER schemes / de minimis: GBER Article 20

Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg

Name: Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg

PIC (Participant Identification Code): 999877262

Partner’s ID if not PIC: DE811184499

Address: Ammerländer Heerstraße, 26129 Oldenburg, Germany

Legal status: public

Organisation type: Higher education and research organisations

Website: http://www.uol.de

Total budget: EUR 341 644.80

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 204 986.88

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 60.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 136 657.92

Groep Huyzentruyt

Name: Groep Huyzentruyt

PIC (Participant Identification Code): 886270668

Partner’s ID if not PIC: BE0424.720.537

Address: Wagenaarstraat, 8791 Beveren-Leie (Waregem), Belgium

Legal status: private

Organisation type: SME

Website: http://www.groephuyzentruyt.be

Total budget: EUR 388 179.65

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 232 907.79

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 60.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 155 271.86

GBER schemes / de minimis: GBER Article 20

Provincie Fryslân

Name: Provincie Fryslân

PIC (Participant Identification Code): 948946636

Partner’s ID if not PIC: NL001032823B02

Address: Tweebaksmarkt, 8911KZ Leeuwarden, Netherlands

Legal status: public

Organisation type: Regional public authority

Website: http://www.fryslan.frl

Total budget: EUR 600 006.53

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 360 003.91

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 60.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 240 002.62

REScoop.eu asbl

Name: REScoop.eu asbl

Department: Antwerp Office

PIC (Participant Identification Code): 939573429

Partner’s ID if not PIC: BE543.579.288

Address: Avenue des Arts , 1210 Brussels, Belgium

Department address: Posthoflei , 2600 Berchem, Belgium

Legal status: private

Organisation type: Interest groups including NGOs

Website: http://www.rescoop.eu

Total budget: EUR 647 526.60

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 388 515.96

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 60.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 259 010.64

Ecopower cv

Name: Ecopower cv

PIC (Participant Identification Code): 996525233

Partner’s ID if not PIC: BE445.389.356

Address: Posthoflei, 2600 Berchem-Antwerpen, Belgium

Legal status: private

Organisation type: SME

Website: http://www.ecopower.be

Total budget: EUR 1 103 419.61

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 662 051.76

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 60.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 441 367.85

GBER schemes / de minimis: GBER Article 20

EXTRAQT bv

Name: EXTRAQT bv

PIC (Participant Identification Code): 884106210

Partner’s ID if not PIC: BE 0770.846.528

Address: Asstraat, 3000 Leuven, Belgium

Legal status: private

Organisation type: SME

Website: http://www.extraqt.be

Total budget: EUR 626 640.00

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 375 984.00

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 60.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 250 656.00

GBER schemes / de minimis: GBER Article 20

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The municipality of Vlieland

Aquathermal Heating and Cooling for Energy Communities

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Local Public Company for wood and renewable energy

Aquathermal Heating and Cooling for Energy Communities

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Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg

Aquathermal Heating and Cooling for Energy Communities

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Groep Huyzentruyt

Aquathermal Heating and Cooling for Energy Communities

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Province of Fryslân

Aquathermal Heating and Cooling for Energy Communities

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REScoop.eu

Aquathermal Heating and Cooling for Energy Communities

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Ecopower cv

Aquathermal Heating and Cooling for Energy Communities

Partners and Projects info

EXTRAQT bv

Aquathermal Heating and Cooling for Energy Communities

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Ballyhoura Development CLG

Aquathermal Heating and Cooling for Energy Communities

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Summary

Strategic importance project

Project name (EN): Aquathermal Heating and Cooling for Energy Communities

Project acronym: AquaCOM

Project ID: NWE0100089

Project start date: 2023-07-01

Project end date: 2027-06-30

Project status: ongoing

Total budget/expenditure: EUR 6 421 389.40

Total EU funding (amount): EUR 3 852 833.62

Total EU funding (co-financing rate): 60.00%

Co-financing sources:

ERDF: Amount, EUR 3 852 833.62. Co-financing rate, 60.00%.

Investments, deliverables, policy contributions

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Deliverables:

Methodology for devising matrix of best practice
Data collection of region-specific and transnational information
Data compilation and summarisation of Status Quo
Best practice governance model and implementation/management structure for community-led AQE ECs
Adoption and Adaption of governance structures for pilots
Draft Strategic Adoption Guidelines for AQE Project Implementation Guide
Finalisation & Adoption of Strategic Adoption Guidelines
Preparation of Preliminary Joint Advocacy Strategy
Joint Advocacy Strategy: Interim Progress Report
AquaCOM Advocacy Strategy Framework
Analysis and report on
country-level AQE progress, Year 1
Analysis and report on
country-level AQE progress, Year 2 Update
Analysis and report on
country-level AQE progress, Year 3 Update
Final Analysis and report on national & transnational AQE Environments & Contexts
Final report with transnational and national recommendations to support future uptake of AQE
AquaCOM Communications & Dissemination Strategy
Joint Communications & Dissemination Action Plan
AquaCOM Branding
AQE Tracker
Virtual Community of AQE Practice - Contacts
Initiation: Definition of Scope
Initiation: Creation of Pilot Project Steering Committees
Planning: Adoption and Adaption of Strategy Plan (WP1)
Planning: Environmental Impact Analysis
Planning: Technical Design
Planning: Economic Analysis
Planning: Stakeholder Engagement
Planning: Evaluation Matrix aquathermal projects (France)
Planning: Permits
Technical Modelling of small-scale AQE systems
Planning: Review of Learning
Roll-out: Procurement Netherlands
Roll-out: Procurement Belgium
Roll-out: Pilot Construction Netherlands
Roll-out: Pilot Construction Belgium
Roll-out: Monthly Crosspilot Workplace meetings
Roll-out: Commissioning of Pilot Project Site Installations - Netherlands & Belgium
Roll-out: Documentation of roll-out manuals and materials
Reflection: Pilot Project Monitoring Platform
Reflection: Review and documentation of lessons learned
Development and preparation of materials & content for WP3 learning and capacity building supports
Annual Pilot Sites Open Days
AquaCOM pilot Blog
AquaCOM Success Stories
AQECC Terms of Reference
AquaCOM Stakeholder Databases (national & transnational)
AQEECC Events
AQECC Sustainability Strategy
Call for 'Early Adopter' Learning Communities
Selection of 'Early Adopter' Learning Communities
Induction & Onboarding of 'Early Adopters'
'Early Adopters' Learning & Participation Plans
Reviews of Early Adopters' Learning & Participation
'Early Adopter' AQE Implementation Plans
On-site Learning - Early Adopters
AquaCOM Masterclass Series
AquaCOM Workshop Series
Communications Campaign - AQE Knowledge Acquisition
Definition of AQE Toolkit Content
Toolkit Launch
Toolkit Dissemination
Definition of AQE Site Assessment Tool
Pilot testing of beta version Tool
Launch/publication of Tool
AQE Site Assessment Tool Manual
AQE Site Assessment Tool Training
Dissemination - AQE Site Assessement Tool
Definition of Scope of Action of Research Report
Draft Action Research Report - Early Adopters Network
Action Research Report on participation of 'Early Adopter' Energy Communities in AquaCOM
Audio-visual content for Research Report/ Case Study
Design & Scope of AquaCOM AQE Knowledge Portal
Technical development of AQE Knowledge Portal
InterReg AquaCOM Project page
Website updates, development & maintenance
AQE Knowledge Portal Maintenance post-project
AquaCOM Project Symposium
Communications Campaign for Project Symposium
Development of Post-project Uptake and Scaling Strategy for Community-led AQE Adoption
Dissemination of Scaling Strategy
AquaCOM Newsletter
AquaCOM Project Leaflet

Delivered output indicator(s):

(2.2.O.1) Strategies and action plans jointly developed: 4.0
(2.2.O.3) Jointly developed solutions: 1.0
(2.2.O.4) Participations in joint training schemes: 75.0

Delivered result indicator(s):

(2.2.O.1) Joint strategies and action plans taken up by organisations: 4.0
(2.2.O.2) Solutions taken up or up-scaled by organisations: 1.0
(2.2.O.3) Solutions taken up or up-scaled by organisations: 1.0
(null) Organisations with increased institutional capacity due to their participation in cooperation activities across borders: 17.0

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2021 - 2027 Interreg VI-B North West Europe

Last month that data in keep.eu was retrieved from the Programme's website or received from the Programme

2024-12-11

No. of projects in keep.eu / Total no. of projects (% of projects in keep.eu)

46 / 46 (100%)

No. of project partnerships in keep.eu / Total no. of project partnerships (% of project partnerships in keep.eu)

444 / 444 (100%)

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