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Description
The aim of ReFinder map application, co-developed by Sunly and Vardar AS, is to enhance the process of selecting suitable land plots for renewable energy by integrating various relevant databases into one application with user-friendly interface with excellent data visualtisation. The site selection process for new renewable energy project is both time-consuming and resourceful. The aim of ReFinder is to automatize this process and as such provide means for wider uptake of renewable energy.
The map application is a day-to-day tool in which the user is able to choose between various data layers about numerous parameters and land-use restrictions. But in addition to conventional map application features, ReFinder provides the means to offer services to various customer segments. This will be based on integration and instantaneous analysis of data-intensive datasets. As a result, solutions based on end-customer needs will be developed, which will turn renewable energy planning much more efficient and simpler. This in turn ensures that wider segments of society will be part of the green transition of the economy.
Project partner Vardar will actively take part and provide input for the whole development process, from compilation of TOR to design of end-user product. Their knowledge of market needs and network of connection in this domain are considerable asset for the whole development.
Summary of project results
No major challenged concerning the implementation of the project, although the initially planned co-investment platform integration and local community interface was postponed in the course of the implementation due to insufficient market demand.
ReFinder is a multi-purpose map application, which helps both local communities, end-customers and renewable energy development companies to easily find best areas for renewable energy production and monitor and benchmark existing power plants. In addition, the platform enables technology providers to make price quotations for constructing the power plants, creating a transparent and competitive marketplace for everyone.
The aim of the project was to develop and validate RF software for Estonian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Polish, Finnish and Norwegian territories. All planned activities have been implemented by the end or the project.
The developed platform has been completed and is operational. Project has successfully completed its geospatial data tasks for Estonia, Latvia, and Norway, also the platform''s front and back-end ICT developments. Planned LiDAR data has been added and available on the platform, all user-interfaces has been completed. Co-investment platform integration and Local community interface has been postponed due to insufficient market demand.
Summary of bilateral results
Partnership is assessed as a fruitful collaboration. The input by Norwegian partner Vardar AS provided new connections and insights about the local energy market. Close partnership shall continue after the project.