Parisa Rahdan

Parisa Rahdan serves as a Research Fellow at the Interdisciplinary Centre for Climate Change (iCLIMATE) within Aarhus University's School of Engineering, focusing on renewable energy systems and climate change mitigation strategies for European energy transition.

Her core research interests include:

• Renewable Energy
• Energy Systems
• Climate Change
• Sustainable Energy
• Energy Policy
• Photovoltaics

Dr. Rahdan investigates solar photovoltaics integration, demand management, and consumer behavioral dynamics in achieving net-zero emissions, with emphasis on system-level flexibility and European grid transformation. Her work bridges technical energy modeling with socio-behavioral analysis to develop practical transition pathways.

Publications reveal consistent focus on distributed photovoltaics deployment, energy self-sufficiency frameworks, and citizen engagement mechanisms across European contexts. Key trends include strategic solar integration for grid stability, consumer-driven demand reduction, and quantification of individual contributions to climate goals through innovative labeling systems.

She leads the AURORA research project (December 2021–May 2025), a major grant-funded initiative developing the Near-Zero Emissions Citizens Label and behavioral interventions for energy awareness. This project involves cross-institutional collaboration with deliverables spanning policy frameworks, consumer studies, and technical assessments for European energy transition.

As part of iCLIMATE, Dr. Rahdan contributes to interdisciplinary teams addressing climate challenges through integrated research approaches combining engineering, social sciences, and policy analysis within Aarhus University's climate change initiative.