CALLIA
Direct and automated cooperative market for grid operators on national and transnational level for integration of local flexibility
Germany, Turkey, Austria, Belgium
Runtime
2016 - 2019
Topics
automated markets, inter-DSO, DSO/TSO, system architecture, grid management, flexibility, storage systems, business models, stakeholders
Results
Technology- System architecture for using flexibility close to the origin (respecting grid requirements)
- Design for lean interface between DSO and TSO
- Hardware and software agents for automated local market clearing algorithms, flexibility clustering and load control
- PLC communication technology and cascade for automated grid operation from market to energy asset
Market- Catalogue of roles of actors in local balancing and trading
- Proposal for a regulatory framework and market enabling congestion management and local balancing
- Multi-actor business models for flexibility and balancing incl. incentives and constraints of stakeholders
- Market framework for regional trading integrating flexibility providers and catering to stakeholder needs
Adoption- Simulation tool for scenario evaluation
- Catalogue of recommended system management strategies
Project Coordinator
International Solar Energy Research Center Konstanz
Project Website
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CERA-SG
Cost-efficient data collection and analysis for smart grid and revenue assurance
Germany, Romania
CESEPS
Demand-oriented design of smart energy products and services for local energy grids and markets
Netherlands, Austria
Runtime
2016 - 2019
Topics
residential grids, demand-oriented grid design, users’ energy behavior, local energy generation and trading, demand side management, e-mobility, forecasting, renewables, co-evolution of products and services
Results
Technology- Network modeling methodology for AC and DC with EV, demand side management, customer safety and storage
- Tools for sustainability and energy-efficiency rating of smart grid pilots
- Co-simulation framework combining real and simulated elements
Market- Specifications and implementation guidelines for the development of products and services
- Medium and long term scenarios for local smart grids
Adoption- Catalogue of user demands for smart energy products and services
- Overview on required changes in energy practices and related barriers
Project Coordinator
University of Twente, Faculty of Engineering Technology
Project Website
www.ceseps.euContact via expera Download Factsheet
CloudGrid
Transnational CLOUD for Interconnection of Demonstration Facilities for Smart GRID Lab Research & Development
Sweden, Norway, Switzerland, Latvia
Runtime
2016 - 2019
Topics
smart sockets, grid resilience, ancillary services, risk and benefit analysis, converter interoperability, energy management, validation of grid lab results, grid lab cooperation, renewables, distributed energy resources, AC/DC hybrid grids
Results
Technology- Transnational cloud platform for smart grid labs with data, methodologies, test results and catalogue of resources
- List of parameters and requirements fo converter interoperability
Market- Method for evaluation of risks and benefits of providing ancillary services by prosumers
- Market design for many participants on supply and demand side and renewables integration
Adoption- Catalogue of recommended actions for safeguarding grid stability
- Catalogue of recommended system management strategies
Project Coordinator
ABB Power Consulting
Project Website
http://www.eranet-cloudgrid.euContact via expera Download Factsheet
DCSmart
Integrating smart DC distribution grid technologies
Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland
Runtime
2016 - 2019
Topics
DC grids, volatile distributed resources, market clearing algorithms, modular scalable smart grid components, grid operator cooperation
Results
Technology- Modular DC/DC power converter design
- Protection strategies and design topologies for meshed DC grids
- Models and algorithms for congestion management
- Algorithms for increased system reliability with automatic islanding and reconnection
Market- Decentralised real-time market models connected to the physical grid allowing for prosumer participation
Adoption- Proof of concept for selected prosumer integration solutions
Project Coordinator
Delft University of Technology
Project Website
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DeCAS
Technology and market integration for coordinated ancillary services covering different voltage levels
Germany, Slovenia, Austria, Finland
Runtime
2016 - 2018
Topics
ancillary services, flexibility, reactive power, energy management, converter interoperability, cross-voltage levels, TSO/DSO, virtual and topological power plants, grid codes
Results
Technology- Simulation platform for cross-voltage-level scenarios with varied distributed energy resources
- Control and monitoring system for the coordination of ancillary services (AS) across voltage levels
- Catalogue of requirements for AS at DSO/TSO level
Market- Set of market mechanisms, business models and roles for AS by prosumers and responsive consumers
- Catalogue of trading options for topological and virtual power plants
- Evaluation sheet of grid codes and list of recommendations for improvements
- Assessment sheet of impact of European market frameworks on VPP participation
Adoption- Catalogue of best practices for engaging prosumers
Project Coordinator
AIT Austrian Institute of Technology GmbH
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EPR
Pattern recognition for optimized grid parameter management
Sweden, Norway, Turkey
Runtime
2016 - 2018
Topics
AI, pattern recognition, smart meters, grid parameters, grid maintenance & operation, inertia, utilities, renewables, EV, distributed generation, webbased tools
Results
Technology- Control software for automatic asset management enabling streamlined preventive maintenance
- Monitoring and forecasting tool for power, power quality and energy for planning and operating transmission and distribution systems
- DC microgrid concept with PV, batteries and flexible power conversion for ancillary services to the grid
- Tools for detecting EV charging patterns and multicriteria evaluation of capacity for hosting renewables
- Catalogue of potentials and risks for curtailing power use by voltage reduction
- Database of grid parameters, e.g. power quality
Adoption- Approach for user-friendly visualization of grid capacity, consumption and flexibility potentials
- Characterisation of consumer segments based on consumption and generation patterns
Project Coordinator
Metrum Sweden AB
Project Website
www.europeanpatternrecognition.euContact via expera Download Factsheet
GReSBAS
Gamification for energy management in buidlings
Turkey, Portugal
Runtime
2016 - 2019
Topics
smart grid, building automation system, game theory, demand response, energy management system
Results
Technology- ICT system for meter data collection, storage and analysis
- Energy monitoring and management application for residential and commercial buildings including algorithms for automated grid services
- Game-like mechanisms for active participation in demand response
Adoption- Catalogue of incentives for energy efficient behaviour
- User interface displaying individual performance and ranking, energy education and personalized suggestions
Project Coordinator
Istanbul Technical University
Project Website
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Grid-Friends
Energy management system with demand response for grid-friendly quasi-autarkic energy cooperatives
Netherlands, Germany
Runtime
2016 - 2019
Topics
demand response, forecasting, algorithms, cooperative models, decentralized coordination, energy
management system, renewables, user preferences
Results
Technology- Control algorithms for energy services with distributed storage units (batteries, heat buff er, EV)
- Licensable software for distributed sector-coupled energy management system and community
- management system
- Forecasting algorithms for PV generation, load and heat demand
Market- Cooperative business models for microgrids
- Characterisation of the market actor “microgrid manager”
Adoption- Decision model for eliciting user preferences
Project Coordinator
Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica
Project Website
www.grid-friends.com
MATCH
Transnational cloud for interconnection of demonstration facilities for smart grid lab research & development
Denmark, Norway, Latvia
Runtime
2016 - 2018
Topics
stakeholder requirements, socio-technical, networks, local anchoring, DC grids
Results
Technology- DC hardware, system architecture and communication protocols for grid balancing with PV and storage, renewable powered company fleets and comprehensive energy concepts
- Test bed for emulating DC grids (configurable topology, grounding systems etc.)
Market- Implementation guidelines for workable smart solutions considering technology, market and stakeholders requirements
Adoption- Characterisation of user roles with requirements for microgrid solutions
- Catalogue of strategies and conditions for active involvement of small con-/prosumers in electricity generation and grid balancing incl. the potentials and limitations of economic incentives
Project Coordinator
Aalborg University
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MIDAS
Multi-input intelligent distribution automation system
Turkey, Austria, Sweden
Runtime
2016 - 2018
Topics
automated distribution grid management, remote sensing, forecasting
Results
Technology- Volt/VAR management system for generating maximum capacity
- Central automated control software for the distribution grid including monitoring, prediction and optimization
- Algorithms processing sensor and forecast data for load management and voltage regulation
- Designs for low-cost, smart devices and remote sensors with SCADA communication standards
Project Coordinator
T4E Energy
Project Website
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Poweralliance
From local peak shaving to regional load shaping, a transnational demonstative initiative
Switzerland, Germany, Austria
Runtime
2016 - 2019
Topics
flexibility, market platform, tariff design, dynamic market & grid signals, stakeholder needs, grid capacity,
simulation, peak shaving, load shaping
Results
Technology- Hard- and software platform for efficient management of grid capacity based on market signals
- Catalogue of grid support options and simulation models for flexible loads
- Aggregation of peak shaving flexibility for grid-optimized regional load shaping
Market- Pilot business model with defined processes and stakeholder incentives
- Pricing model sensitive to demanded security of supply
Adoption- Simulation platform for visualizing complex systems
- Catalogue of stakeholder preferences for use and provision of flexible loads (incl. industry and commerce)
Project Coordinator
Alpiq Digital AG
Project Website
www.zhaw.ch/no_cache/en/research/researchdatabase/ project-detailview/projektid/2465/Contact via expera Download Factsheet
ReFlex
Replicability concept for flexible smart grids considering technical, business and social design
Austria, Sweden, Switzerland, Germany
Runtime
2016 - 2019
Topics
community of practice, renewables, replication, local production and consumption, voltage regulation, demand side management, technology, market actor relationships, social networks, user acceptance
Results
Technology- Simulation tool for comparing grid topologies and scalability
Market- Data sets of 10 demo sites and empirical studies including scenarios
- Collection of replicability tools and good practice examples
- Replicability framework including grid layout, regulations, (collaborative) business models, actors’ relationships, mission, cognitive frames
- Guidebook for the deployment of flexible, user friendly smart grids with sound market models
Adoption- Methodology for creating a community of practice
- Catalogue of demands of actors in local smart grids
Project Coordinator
AIT Austrian Institute of Technology GmbH
Project Website
www.reflex-smartgrid.euContact via expera Download Factsheet
REstable
Virtual power plant for renewables-based ancillary services
France, Germany, Portugal
Runtime
2016 - 2019
Topics
ancillary services, renewables, stability, virtual power plant (VPP), frequency, reserve, simulations, forecasting
Results
Technology- VPP control system aggregating distributed renewable energy resources for frequency containment and frequency restoration & replacement reserve as required by TSO
- VPP model incl. hardware, forecast tools for power generation and flexibility, reserve simulation and dispatch control algorithm considering plant & system inertia
- Evaluation methodology for renewables solutions based on forecast of weather events (EU-wide)
Market- Estimates for revenue increase for renewables power plants and cost savings of reserve for grid operators
Adoption- Stochastic and operational bidding tool for the VPP for bringing flexibilities to the market accounting for user behaviour
Project Coordinator
ARMINES
Project Website
www.restable-project.euContact via expera Download Factsheet
RIGRID
Interactive applications for optimal planning and operation of energy infrastructure in rural areas
Germany, Poland
Runtime
2016 - 2018
Topics
rural regions, renewable energy sources, grid planning, infrastructure acceptance, net zero local grids, low voltage AC grids
Results
Technology- Design and control tool for AC microgrids delivering:
- optimal corridors for MV/ LV lines, positions and sizes for DGS, RES, BESS, MV/LV transformers
- estimation of RES and non-RES generation
- evaluation of power and heat grid parameters incl. loads and consumption
- optimization for minimized energy imports/power loss/energy generation mix/ operational costs or for maximized profits
Market- Financial analysis for power plant and BESS investments considering:
- energy costs (via Levelized Unit Energy Cost)
- economic benefits (incl. feed-in incentives & coupled storage)
Adoption- 3D virtual reality tool for visualizing local system configurations, improving communication and enabling acceptance testing with stakeholders
Project Coordinator
Fraunhofer Institute for Factory Operation and Automation IFF
Project Website
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SMARES
Configurable energy management system for renewable power plants and smart grids
Spain, Portugal
Runtime
2016 - 2018
Topics
storage, grid codes, monitoring and control, configurable ICT system, high voltage, grid stability, plant management
Results
Technology- Electronic equipment for real-time control of (re)active power for grid stability (HESS)
- High power density module requiring 35% less space
- Power plant management system for power balancing and peak shaving
- Hot-swapping feature for system reliability
- Modular multilevel converter incl. storage modules for integrating renewables in the high voltage grid
Market- Catalogue of converter use cases and performance rating
- Power rate system for reduction of CAPEX by 50%
Project Coordinator
GREEN POWER SYSTEMS s.r.l.
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SmartGuide
Planning and operation principles for cost-efficient distribution grid management
Germany, Scotland, Portugal, Norway
Runtime
2016 - 2019
Topics
guidelines, grid planning, flexibility, distribution grid, smart technology, regulatory and market barriers
Results
Technology- Simulation tools for automated grid planning (low voltage) and curtailment prediction for distributed resources
- Method for network expansion planning
- Tools and methods for approximating the operational impact of flexibility (medium voltage grids)
Market- Catalogue of country-specific conditions (incl. legal) for smart grid technology and market applications
- Estimates for network reinforcement savings by implementation of smart technology
- Characterisations of new market roles around mobility and flexibility
Adoption- List of policy recommendations for reduced barriers
- Demand and generation profiles on household level with varied incorporated smart technology
- Best practice guidelines for smart grid planning and operation
Project Coordinator
University of Wuppertal, School of Electrical, Information and Media Engineering
Project Website
www.smartguide.uni-wuppertal.de/enContact via expera Download Factsheet
Solar Charge
Utilizing batteries in electric vehicles to store solar electricity
Sweden, Norway
Runtime
2016 - 2018
Topics
photovoltaic power production, renewable energy sources, batteries, electric vehicles, charging stations, CO2 emissions, virtual networks, big data, low voltage, peer-to-peer (p2p)
Results
Technology- Supervisory control and data software for production and consumption in a distribution grid with high EV and PV load
- Strategies for efficient power storage and consumption reducing grid strain based on smart meter data, e.g. by adapting power consumption at EV charging stations to production
Market- Scalable business model for a virtual network for realtime p2p trading of solar power
- Mechanism for issuing and trading guarantees of origin
Adoption- Toolkit for municipalities and companies investing in EV charging infrastructure and PV
Project Coordinator
Solelia Greentech AB
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uGRIP
Distribution level microgrid concept integrating distributed generation sources and consumer participation
Croatia, Denmark, Germany
Runtime
2016 - 2019
Topics
aggregators, distributed energy resources, electricity market design, microgrid
Results
Technology- Framework for microgrid scheduling incl. uncertainty management
- Communication protocols for operation of microgrid components and interface to local energy markets
Market- Decision support tool for DSOs and aggregators guiding daily, real-time allocation of resources and interaction at wholesale & ancillary service markets
- Operation mechanism and structure of local market for microgrid management
- Economic assessment for microgrid business cases
Project Coordinator
University of Zagreb
Project Website
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VOLATILE
Voltage control on the transmission grid using wind power at other voltage levels
Sweden, Denmark
Runtime
2016 - 2018
Topics
wind, reactive power, DSO/TSO interface, voltage control, coordination
Results
Technology- System for controlling voltage in the transmission grid by adapting voltage in wind turbinesw at lower voltage levels
- Voltage control strategies for medium voltage grids with distributed generation
- Voltage control algorithms, component and communication design for controllers in wind turbines, static VAR compensators and transformer tap-changers
- Analytical model for estimates of potential for reactive power provision by distribution grids
Market- List of requirements for response to reactive power requests from superior grids
- Method for assessing the stability of distribution grids with distributed wind power with varied scenarios
Project Coordinator
Royal Institute of Technology (KTH)
Project Website
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