District Energy Systems Analysis with CEA

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Unleash the potential of District Energy Systems Analysis with the City Energy Analyst (CEA), the open-source tool for urban energy systems simulation. Join this course tailored to energy professionals seeking to elevate their expertise in planning Positive Energy Districts and low carbon Districts. Gain a thorough understanding of concepts, mathematical models, assumptions, limitations, and workflows for simulating and optimizing district energy systems. Immerse yourself in a new learning experience taught by the co-founder and -inventor of CEA, Dr. Jimeno Fonseca.

Next Dates: 23, 24 and 25 of October 2025
Time: 9:00 - 17:00 - Zürich Time

Testimonials

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    “Attending the City Energy Analyst workshop broadened my analysis portfolio giving me new tools to show real value to my clients.”, Juan - Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (UAE)

  • “I highly recommend this software to anyone passionate about the energy industry and eager to create innovative solutions”, Juveria - Darlana University (SE)

  • A woman with blonde, wavy hair in business casual attire, seated at a wooden table with her hands clasped, smiling at the camera against a plain gray background.

    "For anyone working in urban planning and neighborhood development or interested in dynamic planning, load curves, and simulation-based or digital planning, this course is highly recommended!" Katja - TU Dresden

  • A man with dark hair and a beard wearing a blue t-shirt smiles with his arms crossed against a light gray background.

    "The course was helpful in understanding the intricacies of the simulation tool, details of specific models, and possible developments enabling customization", Puneet - Absolicon AB (SE)

  • A woman with long brown hair smiling outdoors near a lake, with trees and a cloudy sky in the background.

    "Even though there was a lot of material to cover in relatively short time, it was easy to follow, and the open and lively discussions with Jimeno and the group were the most valuable", Moa - Umea University (SE)

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    "The course was really complete and very helpful to me, it filled all the doubts I had regarding the correct use of CEA." - Lorenza, Università di Palermo

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Course Overview

In this course, you'll master the fundamentals of urban energy simulation using the Open Source CEA software, exploring dynamic energy demand modeling, life cycle analysis, and renewable energy potential. You’ll learn to optimize thermal networks, evaluate district heating and cooling layouts, and assess energy retrofits at scale. With a strong focus on geospatial data sourcing and scenario analysis, the course equips you to design cost-effective, low-emission energy systems. By the end, you'll have the skills and confidence to scope, optimize, and deliver impactful district energy consultancy projects with precision and efficiency.

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What you will learn

✅ District/Urban Energy in-depth: Learn the basics of urban/district energy simulation with the City Energy analyst Software, methods, standards, and understand their assumptions and limitations.

✅ Leverage Geospatial data: Learn how to effectively source geospatial data for energy systems using best on-site and online practices.

✅ Energy Demand Simulation: Master dynamic district energy simulation, methods, standards, and understand their assumptions and limitations.

✅ Life cycle analysis: Gain proficiency in estimating emissions (Embodied and operation) and costs (Capex and Opex) associated with buildings and district energy systems.

✅ Unlock Renewable Energy Potential: Gain proficiency on estimating the potential of on-site energy resources in buildings and entire districts including solar, geothermal, and waste heat.

✅ Multi-scale System Analysis: Develop the ability to evaluate energy retrofits at the portfolio scale based on the carbon footprint of materials and costs of energy, both renewable and not renewable.

✅ Optimize Networks and Supply Systems: Learn how to get optimal layouts of thermal networks and the most cost-effective energy system for your district with the lowest emissions.

✅ Deliver real-world projects: Develop skills in scoping and delivering a district energy systems consultancy project with precision and efficiency based on our experience in the Swiss Market.

This course includes:

🇨🇭 24h of both theory and practice
📖 100+ pages of curated material
🎓 Professional Certificate
💪 Powerful simulation server
</> A curated version of the City Energy Analyst by Dr. Jimeno Fonseca

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