CONDUCTING RESEARCH IN KEY INNOVATION AREAS
The planned activities within Smart Community Aruba are structured into eight research areas, in which the consortium partners will conduct research together (‘shared research’).
Sustainable Building
In Smart Community Aruba affordable and sustainable building solutions will be tested, which will lower…
Renewable Energy Integration
Due to its harsh climate conditions (high solar irradiance and salt spray)…
Demand Response
A smart grid will be installed in Smart Community Aruba, comprising of 20 houses…
Electric Mobility
Because of the short driving distances on Aruba, the island is very suitable for electric transport…
Water Management
In an integrated energy system, like Smart Community, also waste and (drinking) water are…
Food Supply
In a circular economy, it is crucial to make the best use of available natural resources and therefore…
Waste Management
In a circular economy, waste becomes a resource and should be re-used as much as possible…
A COLLABORATIVE EFFORT
SCA brings together a unique mix of ingredients: the support of a powerful consortium of the Aruban electric and water utilities (WEB, ELMAR), Communication company SETAR, the Housing Development foundation (FCCA), Government of Aruba and Caribbean Branch Office TNO.
