This exploratory study centred around tecnological, organisational, financial and political questions associated with setting up a living laboratory for 100% renewable energy. Existing flagship projects are to be interlinked and collaboration between numerous stakeholders in the region encouraged in order to help roll out pioneering solutions faster across the board. A total of 22 flagship projects for the energy transition were identified, their transferability was analysed, and a map of stakeholders was produced.
 
The technological approach taken by the living laboratory encompasses three sectors – heating/cooling, power and mobility – and focuses on energy efficiency and the switch to a renewable energy supply. The cross-cutting issues of sector integration, regional energy planning, and energy generation in agriculture and forestry were tackled from an integrative perspective.
 
One key overarching issue is securing community funding at regional level for innovation and investment projects. Via new kinds of financing models such as public participation, crowdfunding and bonds, resources and money available (in the region) are to be put to use in the region and channelled towards regional energy systems. This will also create new jobs in the local area.