Pre-feasibility study for district cooling system implementation in the Medellin Innovation District. Medellín Innovation District is a project of urban renewal, social and economic transformation of interest for the future development and projection of a leading city such as Medellin. In the area of172 hectares it is expected to create about 28,000 quality jobs, as well as the urban development of an area of more than 1,500,000 sqm built space.

The assessed the possibilities for implementing District Cooling (DC) area, dealing with several different technological configurations. With fully implemented DC in Distrito Medellín – 13,000-14,000 TR cooling capacity (45-49 MW), a reduction of 430 kg / year (R11 equivalent) of ozone-depleting substances and more than 17,000 tons of CO2eq is expected. Activities Performed:   Workshops with the energy utility EPM and public administration and public companies, Demand analysis, Technological configuration definition, scenario analysis, Environmental impact assessment, Stakeholders identification, Legal and institutional aspects, Business models options and recommendations, Tariff definition, Risk analysis and Business plan definition.