Science Park Research Articles

Smart cities as spatial manifestations of 21st century capitalism

Globally, smart cities attract billions of dollars in investment annually, with related market opportunities forecast to grow year-on-year. The enormous resources poured into their development consist of financial capital, but also natural, human and social resources converted into infrastructure and real estate. The latter act as physical capital storage and sites for the creation of digital products and services expected to generate the highest value added. Smart cities serve as temporary spatial fixes until new and better investments opportunities emerge. Drawing from a comprehensive range of publications on capitalism, this article analyzes smart city developments as typifier of 21st century capital accumulation where the financialization of various capitals is the overarching driver and ecological overshoot and socio-economic undershoot are the main negative consequences. It closely examines six spatial manifestations of the smart city – science parks and smart campuses; innovation districts; smart neighborhoods; city-wide and city-regional smart initiatives; urban platforms; and alternative smart city spaces – as receptacles for the conversion of various capitals. It also considers the influence of different national regimes and institutional contexts on smart city developments. This is used, in the final part, to open a discussion about opportunities to temper the excesses of 21st century capitalism.

Impact of Tourism in Economic Development - A Study with Reference to Vellore District

India is widely recognized as one of the most ancient civilizations, characterized by its diverse and culturally significant past. India has long been a focal point of interest for various individuals due to a multitude of factors. India possesses a time-honored heritage of tourism. The industry in question was present within the informal sector since ancient times and was engaged in by individuals from many social groups. India, as an expansive and heterogeneous nation, has something to provide for all individuals. The conventional manner in which visitors are received in India is rooted in the mythological notion of ‘Athithi Devo Bhavah’, which translates to ‘Guest is God’. This is the most recent slogan the Indian tourism sector has used. In order for India to become a global leader in the tourism industry, it is imperative that all branches of the central and state governments, the private sector, and voluntary organizations actively collaborate to achieve sustainable growth in tourism. This is because tourism is a multifaceted activity and primarily a service industry. This study seeks to examine and assess the influence of tourism on the economic progress of Vellore District. This study holds significant importance as a substantial number of individuals visited Vellore, not alone for medical treatment but also for tourism purposes. The prominent tourist destinations in and around Vellore encompass the Historic Vellore Fort, Government Museum, Science Park, Vainu Bappu Observatory, and Amirthi Zoological Park, as well as religious sites such as Jalakandeswarar Temple, Srilakshmi Golden Temple, Big Mosque, St. John’s Church, Yelagiri Hill Station, and CMCH, which offers exceptional medical care at an affordable price.

Creating a place for open innovation among diverse players - a perspective from practitioners at a science park

Twenty years after the concept of open innovation was first proposed, entrepreneurship and horizontal division of labor have become popular in Japan, following the global trend. However, in the life science field, the foundation for open innovation is still in its infancy due to the high degree of specialization, large scale of required investment, and low probability of success. For the five years since its opening in 2018, Shonan Health Innovation Park (Shonan iPark) has taken on the challenge of building an ecosystem to create a place where a diverse range of players can realize open innovation. The key points of the efforts are the multifaceted approach taken by the governing body, which is well versed in life sciences, and on the other hand, the fostering of a mutually supportive mechanism and culture by actively borrowing the strength of the community's constituent members. In this article, we introduce the efforts to support diverse players, including venture companies, from the perspective of a science park that creates a place for open innovation.

First report of Botrytis cinerea causing gray mold on Alternanthera philoxeroides in China.

Alternanthera philoxeroides is a perennial herbaceous plant used as a forage crop (Wang et al. 2005) and is known to have medicinal properties. One of notable active components is flavonoids, which have been found to exhibit anti-Hepatitis B Virus activity (Li et al. 2016). In 2021, a leaf spot on A. philoxeroides was observed in the science and education experimental park of Hebei Agricultural University (38°49'38″ N, 115°26'39″ E). Initial symptoms included leaf tissue water loss, chloro-sis and elliptical lesions scattered across the leaf margin with further development leading to ellipse-shaped disease spots and leaf wilting (Fig. 1A). In the field, 50 plants of A. philoxeroides were randomly selected to investigate and quantify dis-ease. Incidence of leaf disease was approximately 25%, and the infected leaves ex-hibited an average affected area of about 20%. In order to identify the pathogen, three diseased plants were randomly selected from different areas. Stems and leaves of diseased plants were cut into pieces (2 to 3 mm × 5 mm) and disinfested with 1% sodium hypochlorite for 1 minute. After rinsing with sterile water three times, each lesion sample was isolated and purified on PDA at 25°C. Eventually, all samples pro-duced morphologically consistent colonies of pure strains. From the 9 isolates ob-tained, ZLQ-1 was selected as a representative isolate for further study. Colonies were initially white, turning gray from the centre, then gray-brown with cottony aerial hyphae, and finally growing black, stiff, round or irregular sclerotia (0.6 to 4.0 mm × 1.1 to 4.2 mm, n=50) (Fig1. B, C). ZLQ-1 exhibited branched conidia with en-larged apical cells. The conidia of this isolate were unicellular, ovoid or ellipsoid in shape, with dimensions ranging from 5.8 to 16.9 μm × 6.3 to 11.2 μm (n=50) (Fig. 1D). These morphological characteristics were consistent with Botrytis cinerea (Ellis, 1971). The genes of internal transcribed spacer (ITS), heat shock protein (HSP60), DNA-dependent RNA polymerase subunit II (RPB2), and glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate dehydrogenase (G3PDH) were amplified with specific primers ITS1/ITS4, HSP60-F/HSP60-R, RPB2-F/RPB2-R and G3PDH-F/G3PDH-R (Aktaruzzaman et al., 2022). Sequences were deposited into GenBank with accession numbers ON479490 for ITS, ON572246 for G3PDH, ON572248 for HSP60, ON572247 for RPB2. BLASTn analysis showed that the ITS sequence shared 99.62% similarity to B. cinerea (CP009808), and the sequences of the other three nuclear protein-encoding genes (G3PDH, HSP60, and RPB2) showed at least 99.9% identity with the genome of B. ci-nerea (B05.10) (Staats et al. 2005). We have inoculated 10 healthy A. philoxeroides leaves with a suspension of 1x105 spores/mL, and used sterile water treatment as control (Aktaruzzaman et al., 2022). Each leaf was inoculated with 10 μL spore sus-pension. After 7 days in a controlled incubation environment (25℃, 40%RH), the plants inoculated with conidial suspensions displayed lesions covered in a gray-white mycelial layer, resembling those observed in the field (Fig. 1E-G). In con-trast, the plants inoculated with sterile water remained unaffected. Morphological and PCR analysis confirmed that the pathogen responsible for the observed symp-toms was B. cinerea. Koch's postulates were fulfilled as the same pathogen was con-sistently re-isolated from the inoculated leaves and confirmed to be B. cinerea through morphological and molecular methods. This is the first reported case of B. cinerea causing gray mold on A. philoxeroides in China. It is important to monitor and prevent B. cinerea infection during cultivation to ensure the production of healthy Chinese medicine and feed.

Pengaruh Struktur Organisasi Terhadap Kinerja di Area Peternakan Kawasan Living Lab Glugur Rimbun

The goal and main issues discussed in this research are how the Organizational Structure influences Performance in the Livestock Farming Area of Al Amin Science and Industrial Park (Living Lab) Glugur Rimbun. This study uses a qualitative associative method, conducting a review of theories and literature, as well as surveys and observations, and collecting opinions from academic community members, especially professors specializing in Human Resources. The research results state that organizational structure is a framework or arrangement that regulates relationships, responsibilities, and authorities within an organization. In management, organizational structure can be considered the foundation or operational framework of an organization. It is a fundamental element that forms the basis for organizing and directing organizational activities. There are several types of organizational structures that can be applied, and the selection of such a structure depends on the organization's goals, size, complexity, and needs. The choice of organizational structure should consider the organization's strategic goals, size, external environment, and the culture to be established. Moreover, organizations can change their structure over time to adapt to changing needs and business dynamics. The importance of organizational structure is reflected in its operational efficiency. By systematically mapping tasks and responsibilities, the structure creates a regular workflow, avoids unnecessary overlap, and establishes a foundation for optimal efficiency.

Interdisciplinary educational and methodological support of medical and biological disciplines using the resources of the Technopark of Universal Pedagogical Competencies

Introduction. Changes in the higher pedagogical education system require qualitatively new scientific and methodological support for educational programs and improved methodological support for various forms of students' educational work. In the context of modernization of education, modeling the educational process is to be based on an interdisciplinary approach. Technology parks for universal pedagogical competencies significantly expand the capabilities of teaching methods and provide the opportunity to strengthen the practical interdisciplinary training of the future teacher. Changed learning objectives and means of organizing the educational process require new-generation educational and methodological support where interdisciplinary educational and methodological complexes play the leading role, which allows implementing the conceptual approaches of the Federal State Educational Standard of higher education. Materials and methods. The study employed the following methods: theoretical analysis of publications on interdisciplinary educational and methodological support for biomedical disciplines, including identification of the main methodological approaches and principles, basic provisions and components of the integrative approach within such disciplines; a survey of students for assessing the effective implementation of the developed interdisciplinary educational and methodological support and student satisfaction with the quality of teaching biomedical disciplines. 56 undergraduate students (2-5th year) of South Ural State Humanitarian and Pedagogical University (Russian Federation) took part in the survey. Results. The subject of this study is the methodology for forming and developing students’ professional competence using the integrative approach and the resource base of the Technopark of Universal Pedagogical Competencies when studying biomedical disciplines. A means of implementing interdisciplinary learning is interdisciplinary tasks and assignments, including those performed using Technopark equipment (digital neurotechnology laboratory BiTronics Lab, interactive anatomical table Pirogov, binocular digital microscopes with the possibility of video and photo recording of the studied objects. The student survey showed that 85.7% of respondents consider it necessary to use a wider interdisciplinary approach in studying biomedical disciplines to improve the quality of education. Conclusion. Interdisciplinary educational and methodological support of medical and biological disciplines in training biology teachers using the capabilities of the Technopark of Universal Pedagogical Competencies and the pedagogical Quantorium of South Ural State Humanitarian Pedagogical University allows students to develop natural science literacy and provides professional training for a future biology teacher in accordance with the needs of society in the context of modernizing higher pedagogical education.

Urban living labs as public policy for smart cities: Evidence from tech parks in São Paulo, Brazil

Technology Park projects have been developed as Urban Living Labs to plan compact and multifunctional cities that integrate sustainability and innovation. Due to accelerated urbanization, the climate crisis, and post-pandemic challenges in the Global South, governments, businesses, and academia are working together on solutions for smarter and more sustainable cities. In this regard, a case study of the International Hub for Sustainable Development (HIDS) in Campinas, São Paulo, was conducted to comprehend these projects' potential in urban planning processes. This exploratory research is based on data collection following a mix of primary and secondary data and semi-structured interviews with 11 members of the HIDS advisory board with a technical profile. The results demonstrate how this type of initiative in Brazil has been configured as a public policy of innovation with the potential to boost urban planning for smart and sustainable cities. Over time, these projects have multiplied in the country, reaching 93 in 2021, with 58 in operation, 13 in the implementation stage, and 22 in planning.

Analysis of the Development of Innovation Environments: The Case of Governance in Technology Parks and Incubators of Santa Maria/RS

O objetivo da pesquisa foi identificar as principais características e desenvolvimentoda governança dos ambientes de inovação no município de Santa Maria. A base teórica para o desenvolvimento do artigo consistiu nomodelo de governança proposto por Provan e Kenis (2008) da Organização Administrativa da Rede (OAR). Para a coleta de dados utilizou-se entrevistas em profundidade, além de dados secundários que foram analisados através da técnica de análise de conteúdo. Como resultados, verificou-se que ambientes de inovação maduros possuem uma governança semelhante a OAR, porém indica-se aprofundar os estudos com outros agentes desses ambientes. Quanto aos ambientes de inovação embrionários e em crescimento/ desenvolvimento ainda necessitam de uma maior estruturação internade seus ambientes e trabalhar questões principalmente no que se refere aconfiança, integração e comprometimento em rede.

Bridging the valley of death: examining university science parks' influence on revenue generation

PurposeThis study examines the impact of university science parks’ (USPs) capabilities on revenue generation and introduces regional innovation as a moderating variable. This study aims to provide insights into enhancing revenue generation and fully leveraging the role of USPs in promoting revenue generation.Design/methodology/approachThis study employs system generalized method of moments (GMM) estimation for 116 universities in China from 2008 to 2020, using hierarchical regression analysis to examine the relationships between variables.FindingsThe findings suggest that USPs play a beneficial role in fostering revenue generation. Specifically, the provision of incubation funding demonstrates a positive correlation, while USPs size exhibits an inverted U-shaped pattern, with a threshold at 3.037 and a mean value of 3.712, highlighting the prevalent issue of suboptimal personnel allocation in the majority of USPs. Moreover, the analysis underscores the critical moderating influence of regional innovation, affecting the intricate interplay between USPs size, incubation funding and revenue generation.Research limitations/implicationsThe single country (China) analysis relied solely on the use of secondary data. Future studies could expand the scope to include other countries and employ primary data collection. For instance, future research can further examine how regional development and USPs strategic plan impact revenue generation.Practical implicationsThe study recommends that USPs managers and policymakers recognize the importance of incubation funding and determine the optimal quantity of USPs size to effectively foster revenue generation in USPs. Policymakers can use regional innovation as a moderating variable to reinforce the relationship between USPs size and incubation funding on revenue generation.Social implicationsThe study’s findings can contribute to the strategic industry growth and economic development of nations by promoting revenue generation. Leveraging the role of USPs and implementing the study’s recommendations can strengthen innovation and technology capabilities, driving strategic industry growth and economic development. This can enhance global competitiveness and promote sustainable economic growth.Originality/valueThis study introduces regional innovation as a moderating variable and provides empirical evidence of its influence on the relationship between USPs size and incubation funding on revenue generation. This adds value to research to the existing literature on USPs and revenue generation by showcasing the importance of examining the regional impact in research and innovation.

Exploring dyadic relationships between Science Parks and universities: bridging theory and practice

This paper delves into the dyadic relationships between Science Parks (SPs) and universities from the perspective of SPs. It explores various dimensions, including organizational functions, co-location, collaboration, management team activities, partnerships, and connections with university students and senior academics. A survey of 120 European SPs underscores the significance of having the University-Industry Liaison Office within the SP, fostering increased collaboration with the local university, providing career opportunities for university students, and promoting alumni network activities. Additionally, the proximity of universities and research institutions within a 50 km radius positively impacts the relationships between SPs and universities. Additionally, the paper offers several managerial implications. Establishing communication channels between SP management and universities fosters an environment that boosts the open exchange of ideas, collaborative discussions, and problem-solving. The alignment of SPs and universities' goals and objectives, particularly in areas such as research themes, industry partnerships, technology transfer, and talent development, further solidifies the mutually advantageous nature of these relationships, establishing a strong foundation for their enhancement. Within the SP environment, universities can closely collaborate with businesses, start-ups, and entrepreneurs, promoting innovation, commercializing research findings, and incubating spin-off ventures.

Hubungan Penggunaan ChatGPT Dengan Pemenuhan Kebutuhan Mahasiswa

The rise in the phenomenon of using Artificial Intelligence such as ChatGPT and the very high trust of the Indonesian people in the development of Artificial Intelligence, especially the Gen Z generation group with Higher Education status (students), has given rise to debate in terms of the impact of its uses as a technology that helps the learning process. On the positive side, ChatGPT can provide personalized and interactive learning, while on the negative side, ChatGPT can provide incorrect and inaccurate information. Meanwhile, penetration of its uses can no longer be avoided because it is easy to access, so the good and bad sides will continue to be felt, especially for its users. Moreover, until now there is still very little research on how this technology can help fulfill the needs of students within the research campus, especially the most important need for them as someone who is pursuing higher education, namely the need for satisfying learning. Therefore, this research aims to explain the relationship between the uses of ChatGPT and the fulfillment of learning needs for students at the Faculty of Communication Sciences, Padjadjaran University with the help of the Uses and Gratification theory approach. The research method usesd is a quantitative method with a type of correlational study design using the Spearman Rank correlation test The results of this study show that there is a positive and significant relationship between the uses of ChatGPT and fulfilling the learning needs of students at the Faculty of Communication Sciences, Padjadjaran University with a correlation coefficient of 0.834. So, it can be concluded that the higher the uses of ChatGPT, the higher the fulfillment of students' learning needs, which means that frequent uses of ChatGPT can indicate that it is closely related to satisfying learning needs.

Mean Performance of Various Quantitative Characters in Bottle Gourd [Lagenaria siceraria (Molina) Standl.] Genotypes Under Temperate Conditions of Kashmir

Seventy-seven phenotypically diverse genotypes, including two checks (Pusa Naveen and Pusa Santushti) of bottle gourd, were evaluated for various quantitative traits at the Experimental field of Urban Technological Park (Habbak), Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir during Kharif-2022. A single-factor experiment was laid out in an Augmented Randomized Block Design with three blocks. Seventy-seven genotypes were randomly distributed among the three blocks, with each block receiving thirty-one lines, including two checks (Pusa Naveen and Pusa Santushti), replicated thrice. Analysis of variance revealed significant differences among genotypes for all the traits. The maximum fruit yield per hectare (ha-1) was recorded in IC-371747-1 (1132.21 q), followed by IC-382258 (848.199 q) and IC-398541 (845.33 q). On the other hand, the lowest fruit yield per hectare (ha-1) was recorded in IC-522878 (211.83 q), followed by Pusa Naveen (220.30 q) and SKUA-BG-7 (241.78 q). The average fruit yield per hectare (ha-1) for all the genotypes was 430.78 q.

The effect of science parks on company growth: a fsQCA analysis of tenant profile

ABSTRACT Science parks (SP) are one of the most common, but controversial, instruments of innovation policies worldwide today. The inconclusive results regarding the benefits provided by SPs suggest that not all companies equally benefit from being located in these innovative environments. The objective of this study is to explore the relationship between a company's characteristics and its capacity to effectively utilise the benefits provided by locating in a SP. Consequently, we aim to identify the most suitable company profile for hosting in SP-type spaces, as well as those companies for which location in an SP does not yield significant advantages. To achieve this goal, a comparative empirical study was conducted on the performance of a sample of 40 on-park companies, compared to a control group of 40 off-park companies. Using the fuzzy sets comparative qualitative analysis (fsQCA) methodology, we identify combinations of variables that define the company's profile and link them to its performance, measured in terms of job growth and sales. Our results suggest that the positive effect of the park on company growth is primarily evident in recently created companies with export capacity. This tenant profile can derive the most significant benefits from establishing themselves in a science park.

The Effect of Science & Technology Park, Market Segregation and Commercialization Support on Female Entrepreneurship in Pakistan

Female students have few opportunities and training to develop their entrepreneurial careers in developing economies. The existing literature also provides little discussion of linking women’s entrepreneurial intention with their entrepreneurial careers. The researchers addressed the gaps in the literature by empirically confirming the impact of science and technology parks, market segregation, and commercialization support on female students’ entrepreneurship in Pakistan. The study also tested the moderating role of the economic climate on the relationship between science and technology parks, market segregation, commercialization support, and female students’ entrepreneurship. We used a survey-based data collection approach, and a Likert scale questionnaire was administered. The study used data collected from 247 female students registered in business incubators. The research findings are new in the literature and confirm the science & technology park, market segregation and commercialization support are significant antecedents that influence the entrepreneurial intention of female students in Pakistan. The impact of female students’ entrepreneurial intention is positive on their entrepreneurship careers. Meanwhile, the economic climate is established as a negative moderator between female students’ entrepreneurial intention and their entrepreneurial careers in Pakistan. We recommend that policymakers develop the science & technology park, market segregation and commercialization support for female students to grow their entrepreneurial careers.

Technoparks as Catalyst for Sustainable Future Innovative Ecosystem in Vocational Schools

Vocational schools are crucial in creating a skilled and adaptable workforce in an era of rapid technological development and a changing industrial landscape. This study aimed to describe integrating technology park activities to promote sustainability in vocational schools, focusing on the Center of Excellence (CoE) model. This study used mixed methods. The study was conducted at 22 High Vocational Schools (HVS) in Aceh Province, and the subjects of the study were 22 principals, 22 teaching factory coordinators and 110 students. Data collection methods were qualitative and quantitative data analysis using observation, interviews and recording followed by data reduction, data display and conclusions. The study was expected to provide a strategic framework for the sustainable development of vocational schools within the technology park paradigm. Students differentiated skills and characters and HVS collaboration through Techno parks by identifying the curriculum enhancement. The results showed a significant shift in vocational school curricula to more dynamic and technology-based curricula, a positive effect on hard skills (practical skills, technical influence) and soft skills (independence, teamwork, critical thinking) of students and active collaboration done through techno park activities.

Correlation and Path Coefficient Analysis in Bitter Gourd (Momordica charantia L.) Genotypes

Correlation of various characters with yield is useful and provides criteria for direct selection of component characters. The other genetic parameter commonly used is the path analysis as given by Dewey and Lu, 1959. It critically breaks up different direct and indirect effects which finally add upto the correlation coefficient. The present investigation was undertaken at the Experimental field of Urban Technological Park Habbak, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir during kharif-2022. The experiment was laid out in Randomized Block Design with three replications and plant spacing of 2×1 m for thirty genotypes in order to study the association among yield and yield components, their direct and indirect influence on total marketable fruit yield. Observations were recorded on various growth and yield traits and seed traits. Positive and significant correlation was noted for fruit yield ha-1 with number of male flowers plant-1, number of female flowers plant-1, vine length (m), number of fruits, average fruit weight (g), leaf area (cm2), number of seeds fruit-1, seed weight fruit-1 and fruit yield plant-1 both at genotypic and phenotypic levels. Path coefficient analysis disclosed that traits such as number of fruits per plant, vine length (m), number of female flowers, average fruit weight(g) and number of seeds per fruit should be given due importance by selection for breeding of new cultivars as they exhibited the highest direct effects on the fruit yield ha-1.

Development Trends of Technological Innovations in Georgia

The modern business landscape is hard to imagine without developing technological innovations and creating new products through it. The mentioned process acquires special importance related to the activities of innovative start-ups, which have recently become synonymous with entrepreneurship and constantly achievement-oriented strategy, bringing their own, positive impulses to the economic progress of the country. Therefore, developing countries should facilitate the stimulation of high-tech innovations, by establishing creative firms, and commercialization of their products. According to international practice, in Georgia as well, state initiatives to stimulate technological innovations are mainly carried out at the national level. These initiatives, along with the financial support of startups, include participation of creation technology parks, innovation and information centers, innovation laboratories, accelerators, and business incubators, supporting their development. The aim of the present study is to reveal the general trends in the development of technological innovations in Georgia and to evaluate results. Qualitative and quantitative research, induction, deduction, and synthesis methods are used in the research process. Keywords: Technological Innovation, Innovation Policy, Innovative Startup, Commercialization, Startup Ecosystem, Global Innovation Index.

The relationship between learning orientation, firm performance and market dynamism in MSMEs operating in technology parks in Poland: an empirical analysis

PurposeThe authors analyzed the relationship between learning orientation (LO) and performance in micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) by investigating the moderating role of environmental dynamism to answer the need for systematic research of models between LO and firm performance (FP).Design/methodology/approachThe authors investigated the (in)direct relationship between LO and FP. The authors collected data from 182 MSMEs operating in technology parks (TPs) in Poland. The authors used two methods in the quantitative empirical research. The authors used linear regression models to test the hypotheses, which allowed for a global assessment of relationships among all analyzed variables. Dynamic capabilities (DCs) framework guided the study.FindingsThe study results show that FP benefits from LO-related behaviors. LO is an important stimulant of FP. Meanwhile, the authors did not classify market dynamism (MD) as a moderator of the LO-FP relationship.Research limitations/implicationsBy design, the authors surveyed only MSMEs open to participate in the survey, which potentially limits generalizability. Furthermore, future researchers may consider other types of strategic orientations (SOs) to further explain the impact of multiple SOs on FP in specific industries.Originality/valueThis article presents arguments that allow for recognizing LO as a strategic organizational factor shaping FP.

Design and installation of a novel multi-point measurement system for a renewable energy grid

New power generation systems will be characterized by multiple small-scale units, integrating non conventional or renewable sources, such as wind turbines, photovoltaic power plants or even hydrogen generation and storage. Monitoring this kind of installations is of vital importance for security of supply and efficiency issues. The integration of these energy sources with the actual centralized ones involves great challenges for engineers to correctly plan the grid without any problem of stability. Therefore, successful implementations of smart electrical networks require the development of robust systems of analysis for electrical parameters. This paper shows a multipoint measurement system, installed in a relevant renewable-supplied technology park, ready to monitor all power quality parameters and their influence into the distribution grid. Important results will be shown applied to the existent power quality (PQ) at the technology park.

Zero–HyTechPark Project: Reducing CO2 Emissions with H2 RES Applications

The Zero-HyTechPark project aims to put measures in place to achieve more sustainable technology parks via optimum energy management by means of systems based on hydrogen technologies and renewable energies. Thus, the objectives of the project focus on three areas: sustainable mobility promotion, dissemination of hydrogen technologies to the industrial and public sectors and achieve a zero emissions building. To complete these objectives, prototypes integrated with renewable energies such as a connected grid fuel cell, a fuel cell based cogeneration system, a fuel cell powered forklift balance of plant performing or the conversion of a battery electric vehicle to a fuel cell electric vehicle, among others have been developed. As a result, the CO2 emissions in the building under study have been reduced over 8 Tn of carbon dioxide.