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It is a big challenge with electric vehicles in northern Europe is to adapt them to the cold climate, both in regard to function and comfort for passengers and drivers. In Umeå in Northern Sweden there is a company that has managed to develop a technology that makes it possible to run the buses even during a very cold winter day as well as a hot sunny day with advanced air heating/cold system.

Sara Cultural Centre – one of the world’s tallest timber building is located in Skellefteå, just below the Artic Circel in the northern Sweden. The building will be housing venues for arts, performance and meetings as well as a hotel.

Luleå Airport is one of two pilot sites testing a new way to heavily reduce the carbon emissions. By using the district heating and cooling system for parked aircrafts, the airport’s electricity demand has dropped by 95 %.

Zero Emission Hydrogen Turbine Center- innovation of a sustainable energy system

The City of Gothenburg in Sweden uses a district cooling system powered by the cool flows from Göta älv.

Increased recycling for a more resource efficient society implies needs for smart solutions for collecting and recycling materials. Several innovative solutions can be found in Östergötland.

The regions Småland and Östergötland are pioneering within solutions for fossil free transportation. The regions supply different types of biofules and electric cars for individuals as well as for light and heavy transports.

Ebbepark is a city district in transformation, that invites partners to develop their solutions to push ahead on the sustainable transformation.

The Swedish island of Gotland has experienced a severe water crisis in recent years, negatively affecting tourism and local businesses. To address this problem, innovative circular water solutions are being tested and evaluated in the area of Storsudret in southern Gotland.

Älskade stad (‘Beloved City’) is a unique collaboration to reduce vehicle traffic in Stockholm city centre and inspire others to introduce more sustainable environmental initiatives for a vibrant city.

“A model created for careful renovation of public housing based on sustainability as well as ecologically, socially and economically.”

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