This special issue explores the idea of a living laboratory for a regional energy supply drawn 100% from renewable sources. Concepts from nine different areas in Austria showcase how the interaction between technologies, components and stakeholders in an integrated, renewable energy system can be illustrated in a true-to-life way and trialled under real-world conditions.
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