Data4Sustain - integration of data to facilitate renewable energy technology use within urban environments

Data 4Sustain的可行性研究将环境数据整合到一个原型网络地理信息系统决策支持工具中，用于城市发展和再开发项目中的可再生能源技术选择。每个数据源都将以增加价值的方式进行处理。网络地理信息系统平台的客户包括房屋建筑商、开发商及其顾问、地方当局、社区团体和企业。至少有一个数据集将被众包，作为概念验证，以展示其价值和实用性。当Data 4Sustain准备好上市时，它将通过专业订阅提供。一个免费的低分辨率产品也将提供给公众。Data 4Sustain将被设计成模块化的，并能够在出现新数据源时包括它们。这一可行性阶段的产出将包括：对照成本、可用性、相关性、增值潜力，对每个数据集的可用性、局限性和适用性进行评估;为地方当局建立原型，以评估其运作情况;以及完善将产品推向市场的业务模式。

The Data4Sustain feasibility study integrate environmental data into a prototype webGIS decision-support tool for renewable energy technology selection in urban development and redevelopment projects. Each data source will be processed in a way that adds value. Customers of the webGIS platform comprise house builders, developers and their advisors, local authorities, community groups and businesses. At least one dataset will be crowdsourced, as proof-of-concept to showcase its value and practicality. When Data4Sustain is market ready, it is intended that it will be available via professional subscription. A free low resolution product will also be made available for the general public. Data4Sustain will be designed to be modular and capable of including new data sources as they arise. Outputs of this feasibility stage will include an evaluation of the availability, limitations and applicability of each dataset measured against cost, usability, relevance, potential for added value; a prototype built for local authority use to evaluate how well it works; and a refined business model for bringing the product to market.