As part of the REHOUSE EU Project, Renel delivered the Greek pilot installation, integrating photovoltaic façades (4.7 kWp) and battery storage (22.4 kWh) into a real residential environment at the Students’ Dormitory of Democritus University of Thrace – (D.U.Th.) in Kimmeria, Xanthi, Greece.

More than a technical upgrade, this is a social intervention

The ReHouse pilot demonstrates how innovative energy solutions can:

🔹 reduce energy costs in student housing
🔹 improve living conditions for young people
🔹 support energy equity and accessibility
🔹 create healthier, more resilient academic communities

By producing and storing clean energy directly on the building façade, residents gain greater control over their energy consumption, while the neighbourhood benefits from lower emissions and improved environmental quality.

Social impact through engineering

ReHouse shows that the path to climate neutrality must also be socially inclusive. Sustainable buildings should not be a privilege, but a standard that improves quality of life, affordability, and long-term resilience for communities across Europe.

At Renel, this is our responsibility as engineers:
to design solutions that serve society, not just infrastructure.

Watch the drone footage and see how sustainable living is becoming reality in the Students’ Dormitory in Xanthi, Greece.