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Project overview
The research project Resilient Infrastructure Transformation Suite (RITS) will develop an approach model and a technology suite in the coming years to support the transformation towards a “Resilient Infrastructure” (RI) in Brandenburg. The goal is to design infrastructures that can flexibly respond to environmental influences and mitigate the negative impacts of existing systems. The project focuses on the sectors of energy, water, and food/nutrition (EWF systems), which are central to a resilient future for Brandenburg.
Focus Areas: Energy, Water, Food (EWF Systems)
Energy, water, and food are essential infrastructure sectors that are closely interconnected (keyword: Nexus) and form the foundation for both infrastructural and societal resilience. The project work focuses on holistically capturing these areas through data and interlinking them (Nexus model). The aim is to analyze the dynamics and connections of the three sectors to create overviews, simulations, and scenarios (using methods such as System Dynamics Modeling, SDM). For example, a wastewater system could serve as a local energy storage unit, thereby enhancing the efficiency and resilience of the entire system. Alternatively, SDM could illustrate how the transition to renewable energy reduces water consumption in agriculture by utilizing surplus energy for more efficient irrigation systems.
Innovative Technologies and Decentralization: DePin as a Solution
The project utilizes an initial technology suite as a demonstrator, integrating blockchain technology, IoT, and artificial intelligence. A key focus is on the trend towards Decentralized Physical Infrastructure (DePin). While DePin has already been successfully applied in the energy sector, the project demonstrates that this approach also holds promise for the water and food sectors. By creating decentralized and local infrastructures, DePin can enhance the resilience of these systems by reducing dependence on centralized structures and improving adaptability to regional conditions.
Brandenburg as a Model Region for Resilience
RITS relies on cross-cluster collaboration with startups, research institutions, and other local infrastructure stakeholders. Through innovative, sustainable, and locally grounded solutions, the project aims to create resilient infrastructures that can flexibly adapt to changing environmental conditions and establish Brandenburg as a model region for a resilient future.
Conclusion
The RITS project will make a vital contribution to shaping the resilient infrastructures of tomorrow. By integrating energy, water, and food into a decentralized, digital ecosystem, it creates a blueprint for resilient, sustainable infrastructure solutions that can adapt flexibly to the challenges of the future.
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