Positive RObust PEd Localities (PROPEL)

by Muhammed Raşit Çevikalp | Dec 13, 2024

Project Title: Positive RObust PEd Localities (PROPEL)

Funding Agency: European Commission JPI – PED program and TUBİTAK, Multiple Collaboration Programs (ENPED Call) 1701_122N696

Project Coordinator: Prof. Dr. Hande Demirel (National)

Partners: RI.SE Institute, Sweden, https://www.ri.se/en, EURAC Research, Italy, https://www.eurac.edu/en, Universita Degli Studi, LINK, Italy , https://www.unilink.it/
Maelarenergi, VafabMiljö, Enermet Enerji A.Ş., Municipality of Kadıköy, Municipality of Stockholm, Municipality of Florence, Municipality of Vaesteras, Municipality of Giotto

Project Topic: The goal of Positive Energy Districts (PEDs) is for residential areas to produce more energy than they consume, enabling them to meet their own energy needs through renewable energy sources and return any surplus to the grid. To achieve this, PEDs incorporate various elements, including energy efficiency measures, renewable energy technologies, and smart energy management systems. Energy efficient buildings, renewable energy sources such as solar panels, wind turbines and smart grid technologies that optimize energy use are key elements of these zones. PEDs play an important role in reducing carbon emissions, increasing energy efficiency and combating climate change, while also contributing to the development of sustainable urban environments. The main aim of this project is to enhance the quality of life in Positive Energy Districts (PEDs) through technological and social innovations. For this purpose, it is aimed to introduce innovative solutions in areas such as urban agriculture, waste management, and innovative transportation solutions to promote the harmony of urban and rural areas and to increase energy efficiency.
These innovations aim to enhance the resilience and sustainability of Positive Energy Districts (PEDs) through methods such as energy recycling and biogas development. This initiative will also strengthen the connection between urban and rural areas in Sweden, Turkey, and Italy. As a result of the project, we expect to create innovative and comprehensive positive energy communities supported by more effective PED roadmaps. Furthermore, a Geographic Information System (GIS)-based game ( Figure a) will be generated to aid decision-makers in assessing energy potential and evaluating the sustainability of their investment choices.

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İTÜ Faculty of Civil Engineering

It can be accepted that the history of ITU Civil Engineering Faculty was commenced in 1727 by the establishment of Humbarahane during the era of Damat İbrahim Paşa. However, this attempt was to no avail due to the martyrization of the studwents of this school by the Janissaries.

In 1734, during the grand viziership of Topal Osman Paşa, classes related to Civil Engineering was being taught in Hendesehane, which was founded in Üsküdar. Similarly, this school was also closed after three years due to the opposition of the Janissaries. The reasons of the tragedy that occured in Battle of Chesma, 1770 were inadequacy of the ships and the ignorance of the Ottoman Navy.

Although the Atlantic Map (1513) and the Map of Europe and the Mediterranean Sea (1523) by Piri Reis were the leading pieces of the era, Ottoman viziers were so ignorant that they claimed it was impossible for the Russian Baltic Fleet to reach the Mediterranean Sea assuming that there were no sea connection. With the proposal from Gazi Hasan Paşa and Baron de Tott, Mühendishane-i Bahri-i Humayun was established during the time of Sultan Mustafa III, aiming to train naval construction engineers. Since Ottoman Empire did not have any engineering schools at the time, military engineering classes were taught by French engineers beginning from 1784. French lecturers had to return to their country in 1788 with the increasing suppression from Austria and Russia, which were unwilling for the development and thriving of Ottoman Empire. In 1759, during the Grand Viziership of Koca Ragıp Paşa, Humbarahane was reopened in Karaağaç, Haliç (Golden Horn) and continued to teach even though it was incompetent. In 1792, Lağımcı Ocağı and Humbaracı Ocağı (Guild of Sappers) were established.