APPROVED PROJECTS AND THEIR OUTCOMES
This website holds fact sheets for all projects that have been awarded funds under ERA-Net Smart Energy Systems. For more information, follow the links to the respective projects.
Projects of the SES Joint Call 2019
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Projects of the SES Joint Call 2018
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Project
Countries
AGRO-SOFC
Sector coupling with SOFC technology in the agro-industry agro-industry
Sector coupling with SOFC technology in the agro-industry agro-industry
Austria, Spain
Runtime
2019 - 2022Topics
sector coupling, SOFC, degradation, efficiency, machine learningExpected Results
Technology- Creation of a roadmap to use SOFC technol-ogy within the agro-industry
- Launch of sector coupling in the agro-indus-try by SOFC technology while ensuring pro-cess reliability
- Reduction of the production costs of the agro-industry to improve the food security in Europe and worldwide
- Increasing the competitiveness of small producers through the development of more efficient and low-cost technologies
Project Coordinator
4ward Energy Research GmbHContact via expera Download Factsheet
ANM4L
Active Network Management For All
Active Network Management For All
Sweden, Hungary, Germany
Runtime
2019 - 2022Topics
Active Network ManagementExpected Results
Technology- Electro Technical solutions: advanced control algorithms providing an optimised power system utilisation based on technically adequacy of ANM solutions, considering grid limitations regarding ampacity, voltage and reactive power exchange.
- ICT solutions: innovative Toolbox including technical and economic methods and models, integrated in DSO planning and operational procedures.
- Economic solutions: novel approaches in addressing economic viability of AMN approaches and in considerations for apt financial compensations and market player interaction
Project Coordinator
RISE Research Institutes of SwedenProject Website
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CLUE
Concepts, Planning, Demonstration and Rep-lication of Local User-friendly Energy Com-munities
Concepts, Planning, Demonstration and Rep-lication of Local User-friendly Energy Com-munities
Austria, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, United Kingdom
Runtime
2019 - 2022Topics
local energy communities, LEC tool kit, demonstration, flexibilitiesExpected Results
Technology- develop and validate tools supporting the creation and operation of sustainable local energy systems
- determining the potential of flexibilities in the demo sites considering sector coupling, flexibilities, cloud functionalities supporting the web-of-cell approach, and intuitive operation and information services
- integration of developed tools into ICT architecture, and the interaction with surrounding electricity systems
- Austrian demonstration site: integrate and verify flexibility potential from e-mobility, contact-less automatic charging, blockchain technology for clearing as well as implementing a central storage and intelligent energy management systems
- Sweden: verify the flexibility potential from power-to-heat, batteries, and e-mobility to cope with a capacity limitation on transmission side
- Germany: implement and test a district heating and cooling system, coupling of the electricity and heating system run by a smart energy management system
- Scotland: develop a Vector Integration Platform, by integrating offshore wind and e-vehicles connected via vehicle-2-grid points to a local hygrogram microgrid
- Austrian site: flexible community tariffs
- development of transition paths and creating results on replicability, scalability, and the potential of new business models
- Scotland: address communication and resilience challenges with in local energy systems and develop solutions to ensure its scalability and replicability at a national and regional level
Project Coordinator
AIT Austrian Institute of Technology GmbHProject Website
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DiGriFlex
Real-Time Distribution Grid Control and Flexibility Provision under Uncertainties
Real-Time Distribution Grid Control and Flexibility Provision under Uncertainties
Switzerland, Italy
Runtime
2019 - 2021Topics
distribution grid, forecast, optimization, flexibilityExpected Results
Technology- A two-level optimization framework includ-ing prescheduling and online controlling of resources in a distribution grids with respect to uncertain parameters
- A forecasting system that suits the day-ahead and the real-time forecasting
- Validation tests in fully reconfigurable dis-tribution grid lab environment
- Assessment of potential ancillary service provision from distribution grids with respect to market and regulation frameworks
Project Coordinator
HEIG-VDProject Website
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DISTRHEAT
Digital Intelligent and Scalable conTrol for Renewables in HEAting neTworks
Digital Intelligent and Scalable conTrol for Renewables in HEAting neTworks
Italy, Sweden
Runtime
2019 - 2022Topics
district heating, smart energy, model predictive control, optimizationExpected Results
Technology- Model Predictive Control prototype applied to a small scale district heating network
- Model Predictive Control prototype applied to a large scale district heating network
- A scale-free approach for Model Predictive Control development and application to district heating networks
- Assessment of a business model for building heat capacity market
- Assessment of customer response and acceptability
Project Coordinator
University of ParmaProject Website
www.distrheat.euContact via expera Download Factsheet
EPC4SES
EPC based Digital Building Twins for Smart Energy Systems SES
EPC based Digital Building Twins for Smart Energy Systems SES
Austria, Germany, Norway, Spain
Runtime
2019 - 2022Topics
digital twin, model based prediction, heating demand, buildingsExpected Results
Technology- Smart building control with thermal activation and sector coupling
- Smart power grid with demand responsive control of decentral heat pumps and charging of battery electric vehicles
- Smart district heating system, with thermal activation of net-work/central storage
- Smart district cooling system, using distributed energy conversion modules with thermal activation of buildings
Project Coordinator
effiziente.st Energie- und Umweltconsulting e.U.Project Website
www.smartenergy.nuContact via expera Download Factsheet
EVCHIP
Electric Vehicles Charging Platform for Commu-nity Demand Response Aggregators
Electric Vehicles Charging Platform for Commu-nity Demand Response Aggregators
Ireland, Italy
Runtime
2019 - 2021Topics
electric vehicle, predictive planning algorithms, demand response, smart charging for shared parking premises, electric batteryExpected Results
Technology- Electricity network models to assess the maximum potential penetration of EVs, thus proving an indicator for mitigating solution costs
- Predictive algorithms for the forecast of energy load of the premise, parking occupancy profiles and user behaviour patterns
- Optimisation algorithm for controllable bidirectional load, integrating the predictive machine learning models to establish a prototype for an ondemand service provider for the platform
- Integrated business model for demand response using aggregated controllable EV charging
- Engage the communities involved and build a broader network of stakeholders through the Sustainable Energy Communities programme
Project Coordinator
University College DublinProject Website
https://evchip.ucd.ie/Contact via expera Download Factsheet
Flexi-Sync
Flexible energy system integration using concept development, demonstration and replication
Flexible energy system integration using concept development, demonstration and replication
Sweden, Austria, Germany, Spain
Runtime
2019 - 2022Topics
grid optimization, district energy, flexibilityExpected Results
Technology- Identification of the flexibility potential of the district energy systems in the demo sites
- Implementation of the flexibility at the demo sites
- Estimation of the cost efficient flexibility potential in the local or regional energy systems of the demo sites
- An understanding of the business implications from increased flexibility
- Knowledge of the adjustments needed for the cost efficient solutions to be climate resilient
Project Coordinator
IVL Swedish Environmental Research InstituteProject Website
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FlexSUS
Flexibility for Smart Urban Systems
Flexibility for Smart Urban Systems
Denmark, Sweden, Netherlands
Runtime
2019 - 2022Topics
Expected Results
Technology- GIS-based decision support tool for city planners utiliszing big Data, Data Lake and Cloud Computing.
- User-friendly front-end interface as a web application allo-wing the city planners to use it without installation.
- Adaptable solution. The chosen methodologies allow for including all type of energy data to the data lake and tailor the solution.
Project Coordinator
Technical University of Denkmark - DTU, Management EngineeringProject Website
https://flexsus.org/Contact via expera Download Factsheet
HONOR
Holistic flexibility market integration of cross sectoral energy sources
Holistic flexibility market integration of cross sectoral energy sources
Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Norway
Runtime
2019 - 2022Topics
flexibility, flexibility market, control center, cyber-physical systems, cyber-security, hardware-in-the-loop simulation, field testExpected Results
Technology- Validate the full technical solution in a relevant transnational environment, employing state-of-the-art experimental techniques
- Innovative data-driven monitoring, detection and verification solutions for the supervision of the flexibility market operation and ICT infrastructure
- Development and application of cybersecurity assessment models for the complete trading and operational ICT infrastructure
- Mature existing market platforms for local flexibility services and develop further the concept of a regional and transregional exchange
- Overall economic evaluation and risk assessment accounting for market development opportunities and cost of cyber vulnerabilities
- Demonstrate the combined business and operational chain of cross-sectoral coupling and operation of flexibility market and dis-patch with local community stakeholders in Wunsiedel
- Determination of stakeholder requirements in the flexibility sector
- Develop industrial-grade interoperable decision support, supervi-sion and collaboration platforms and state-of-the-art dispatch and control solutions
Project Coordinator
TU Dortmund UniversityProject Website
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Multiportgrid
Cross-Sectoral Energy Control through Inter-connected Microgrids by Multiport Converter
Cross-Sectoral Energy Control through Inter-connected Microgrids by Multiport Converter
Sweden, Italy, Spain
Runtime
2019 - 2022Topics
cross-sectoral energy flow, interconnected microgrids, multiport converterExpected Results
Technology- Mapped local abilities within the electricity, transport and heat sector to manage variations in local generation and demand
- An evaluated and designed lab scale multiport converter to analyze the overall performance of an integrated microgrid
- Emulate the characteristics of microgrids with the use of real-life data
- Interconnected microgrids operation through a multiport converter in the laboratory and field demonstration
- Cost-optimal option to interconnect multiple microgrids and develop overall system control function for a given business application
- Transferable solution for interconnect microgrids/minigrids in rural areas of lower economic regions, with an innovative technology for collecting, storing and converting solar energy into dispatchable electricity to the users when needed
Project Coordinator
Chalmers University of TechnologyProject Website
https://www.researchgate.net/project/Cross-Sectoral-Energy-Control-through-Interconnected-Microgrids-by-Multiport-ConverterContact via expera Download Factsheet
PIGergy
A novel means of unleashing the energy potential of pig waste
A novel means of unleashing the energy potential of pig waste
Ireland, Italy
Runtime
2019 - 2021Topics
pig waste, CHP, sustainable energy, greenhouse gas emissionsProject Coordinator
GlasPort BioProject Website
https://glasportbio.com/era-net-smartenergy-systems-ses/Contact via expera Download Factsheet
R2EC
Regional Renewable Energy Cells
Regional Renewable Energy Cells
Austria, Norway, Belgium
Runtime
2019 - 2022Topics
energy markets, energy cells, energy community, renewable energy, local energy systemsExpected Results
Technology- Survey of the framework conditions for the ob-served energy cells and identification of addi-tional energy cells
- Creation of a simulation model (optimization of the energy use, interaction of energy cells and evaluation of superordinate contribution), also aiding an economic analysis
- Testing and implementation of the overall system in laboratory environment and testbeds
- Evaluation of possible interaction with other potential businesses and sectors for improved business cases and utilization of otherwise unused by-products
- Testing of a local energy market to ensure local optimization considering transregional, overall situation
- Integration of stakeholders and end users in the development process (co-creation)
Project Coordinator
UAS Technikum ViennaProject Website
www.r2ec.euContact via expera Download Factsheet
REDAP
Regional Energy Demand Analysis Portal
Regional Energy Demand Analysis Portal
Austria, Ireland, Sweden
Runtime
2019 - 2021Topics
Project Coordinator
Spatial Outlook Ltd.Project Website
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REgions
Ancillary services of regions with high shares of renewable energies for regional, interregional and European markets
Ancillary services of regions with high shares of renewable energies for regional, interregional and European markets
Austria, Germany, France
Runtime
2019 - 2022Topics
PV nowcast and forecast, metrology, ancillary services with RES, regional markets, congestion management, price forecastExpected Results
Technology- Improved forecast for solar radiation and regional PV
- Demonstration of the interconnection of the VPPs to provide interregional services with a relevant amount of units
- Improved price forecasts for intraday, imbalance as well as call probability of balancing reserve
- Analysis of the interaction between the different layers of services and markets will be analysed for different configurations of the regional markets
- Regional market models co-designed with stakeholders (DSOs, TSOs, VPP-operators, owners of the RES-units, municipalities and further flexibility owners) and integration into a large-scale European model
- Guidelines and exploitation strategy of the products and services for the stakeholders
Project Coordinator
AIT Austrian Institute of Technology GmbHProject Website
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SONDER
Service Optimization of Novel Distributed Energy Regions
Service Optimization of Novel Distributed Energy Regions
Austria, Sweden, Switzerland
Runtime
2019 - 2022Topics
flexibility, datacenters, local/regional energy communitiesExpected Results
Technology- Common reference architecture for ECs
- Integration profiles to mitigate interoperability issues for ECs
- Optimal operation control of stationary BESS (mainly for peak power shaving purposes)
- Prediction of load consumption profiles at different levels of Arbon distribution grid
- Microgrid simulator with datacenter
- Realistic case study scenarios for datacentres and microgrid
- Models for datacentres as consumer/producer in energy grid
- Production prediction model for DSOs and TSOs
- Forecast of daily load consumption profile for improved performance in balancing market
- Communication interoperability between ECs and Energy Market
Project Coordinator
TU WienProject Website
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SuperP2G
Synergies Utilising renewable Power REgion-ally by means of Power To Gas
Synergies Utilising renewable Power REgion-ally by means of Power To Gas
Denmark, Italy, Netherlands, Germany, Austria
Runtime
2019 - 2022Topics
P2G, hydrogen, OptiFlow, H2Index||, stakeholder involvementExpected Results
Technology- set of tools and procedures to foster implementation of P2G in the planning as well as in operation of P2G in integrated energy systems
- new open and common European best-in-class standard tool for P2G-evaluation
- Conclusions on national levels and for EU with regard to a functioning certificate market for renewable gas from P2G
- Showing the stakeholder opportunities and caveats for P2G in the regulatory framework
- Raise visibility and knowledge levels about the possibilities with P2G to lower the threshold for need-owners to validate and put P2G to practice for smart energy systems, sectorial integration as well as local and regional development.
Project Coordinator
Technical University of DenmarkProject Website
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TOP-UP
TOP-down energy projects as catalysts for bottom-UP local energy initiatives.
TOP-down energy projects as catalysts for bottom-UP local energy initiatives.
Netherlands, Denmark
Runtime
-Topics
heat, electricity, participation, consumersResults
Technology- Robust control algorithms for regional energy systems maximizing the share of renewable energies, facilitating sector coupling and actor participation
- Top-down district heating solutions that can function as a platform/foundation for local participation, cooperation and bottom-up initiatives
- Empowered local actors and sectors that participate in the regional energy system
- Identification of drivers for participation, covering personal, social, and economic motives, and their translation into incentives and policy
Project Coordinator
University of GroningenProject Website
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ZEHTC
Zero Emission Hydrogen Turbine Center
Zero Emission Hydrogen Turbine Center
Sweden, Italy
Runtime
2019 - 2022Topics
hydrogen, gas turbine, energy systemExpected Results
Technology- Gas turbine integration with renewables, energy storage and smart grids demonstrated and evaluated
- Hydrogen fired gas turbine combustion technology advanced
- Demonstrated solutions for energy storage in battery and hydrogen
- Demonstrated gas turbine fuel flexibility complementing renewables
- Optimized models for future energy system with regard to gas turbine hydrogen combustion
- Demonstrator of a sustainable energy system
- Broad awareness for hydrogen compatibility of gas turbines
- Collaboration in power-to-X community
Project Coordinator
Siemens EnergyProject Website
www.zehtc.orgContact via expera Download Factsheet
Projects of the SG+ Joint Call 2017
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Project
Countries
ACES
Adaptive Control of Energy Storage
Adaptive Control of Energy Storage
Sweden, Norway, Germany
Runtime
2018 - 2021Topics
battery storage, adaptive control, artificial intelligence, pattern recognition, power-to-gasResults
Technology- Adaptive control algorithms that will optimize the value of the energy storage in a dynamic and ever-changing energy system
- ACES product that shall allow for switching between various energy services to improve economic performance for the end-user
- Develop and test nano sensors to measure chemical reaction inside the battery cell during operation, in order to improve tools for, and understanding of, battery degradation mechanisms
- Realise attractive service offerings to market actors through an integrated billing solution that distributes costs and revenues among the associated stakeholders
Project Coordinator
Metrum Sweden ABProject Website
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RELflex
Renewable Energy and Load Flexibility in Industry
Renewable Energy and Load Flexibility in Industry
Germany, Poland
Runtime
2018 - 2021Topics
load flexibility, renewables, small industry, DSM/DR, ancillary services, market introduction, social acceptanceExpected Results
Technology- Innovative strategy and methodology for flexibility implementation in small industrial processes by control-ling loads, using energy storage and ICT components
- Identification and modelling of SMEs’ industrial processes
- Development of algorithms for monitoring and optimal operation of energetic components via dynamic energy management system in SMEs
- Adaptation and further development of DEMS tools for improved operation of electrical industry processes for more flexibility and increasing network capacity to support maximal RES integration
- Implementation of operation strategies, DSM and DSR functions for energy-relevant and highly complex infrastructures
- Pilot demonstrators of developed RELflex flexibility solution integrated in energy and production infrastructure of chosen SMEs
- Increasing SME industry competitiveness and sustainable development through new functions and flexibility offering and higher quality ‘green’ products and service for end-customer
- Strengthen the market for flexibility through business application for eco-nomic use of a DSM/DSR and more system responsibility for energy balanc-ing operators and aggregators
- Developing new business models for the active participation of the SMEs to support the stability of the power grid
- Contribution to decarbonisation or low-carbon technologies and greenhouse gas reductions of small industry
- Analysis and enhancement of social acceptance among stakeholders, opera-tors, end-users and customers incl. their preferences, participation and interest for flexibility offering
Project Coordinator
Fraunhofer Institute for Factory Operation and Automation IFFProject Website
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SMART-MLA
Multi-Layer Aggregator Solutions to Facilitate Optimum Demand Response and Grid Flexibility
Multi-Layer Aggregator Solutions to Facilitate Optimum Demand Response and Grid Flexibility
Turkey, Denmark, Sweden, Romania, Norway
Runtime
2019 - 2021Topics
Expected Results
Technology- Shifting of passive to active operation model by DSOs in interaction with other stakeholders
- 10% peak load reduction dur-ing the pilot phase through multi-layer aggregation improving the overall system operation and increasing the integration of intermittent RES
- Consumers are encouraged economically to install local controllers to add flexibility to their current assets like water boilers, heat pumps and EV
- New business models for DR and trading that can bring a competitive advantage over the shared market
- Increased incentives for prosumers for a more active participation in the electricity market by trading local generation and flexibility, gaining an income and a lower bill through market mechanisms
Project Coordinator
EPRAProject Website
https://smart-mla.stimasoft.com/Download Factsheet
Concluded Projects: Joint Calls 2015 and 2016
Have a look at the results of the projects in our brand new Project Brochure:
Short profiles including the results of the projects are provided in the ERA-Net SES concluded project cards set (also available: 2015 only / 2016 only).
Joint Call 2016 Projects
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Project
Countries
E-REGIO
Smart Community Markets
Smart Community Markets
Norway, Sweden
Runtime
2017 - 2020Topics
local markets, end-user engagement, digitalization, business modelsResults
Technology- ICT platform for a decentralized, local energy market with neighbourhood battery as market center supported by software agents
- System for providing flexibility to TSOs based on aggregating residential offers and smart charging
- Monitoring, forecast and optimization tools for the provision of flexibility
- Validated business model for stacked flexibility services for the frequency market
- Flexibility services for households
- Approaches for negotiating with local authorities
- Guidelines for local market designs including best practice for implementation
Project Coordinator
Smart Innovation NorwayProject Website
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EMBS
Energy Management Building Set
Energy Management Building Set
Austria, Germany
Runtime
2017 - 2020Topics
demand response, aggregator, energy cooperativesResults
Technology- ICT architecture for a heterogeneous multivendor system
- Energy monitoring and controlling architecture
- Forecast tool to optimize the provision of thermal and electric energy
- Automated control application for local optimization based on comprehensivep data sets (price, weather, consumption)
- Strategies for optimizing KWKG benefits
- Sensitivity analysis for CO2 pricing, e.g.: Energy Sources Act
- Feedback from EMBS prototype installation at partner side
- Feedback from EMBS backend installation (security, firewall, backup)
Project Coordinator
Salzburg Research ForschungsgesellschaftProject Website
www.srfg.at/embsContact via expera Download Factsheet
FISMEP
FIWARE for Smart Energy Platform
FIWARE for Smart Energy Platform
Germany, Romania, Sweden
Runtime
2017 - 2020Topics
smart grids, automation, smart energy, cloud platformResults
Technology- Validated open source automation services for MVDC networks
- Platform with distributed architecture and semantics for energy efficiency, performance and user-based adaptation of energy systems
- District Heating Energy Management (CESO)
- ERO app for residents‘ energy usage
- Innovative SOA platform as open source for rapid implementation of IoT solutions and newly built apps
- Test sites for complex testing of platforms
- Use case evaluation with standards like SAREF and other ontologies
- Methods for engaging customers to test flexibility
- Supporting new business models for e.g. customer involvement
Project Coordinator
RWTH Aachen University, Flexible Electrical Networks (FEN) Research CampusProject Website
www.fismep.deContact via expera Download Factsheet
LarGo!
Large-Scale Smart Grid Application Roll-Out
Large-Scale Smart Grid Application Roll-Out
Austria, Germany, Sweden
Runtime
2017 - 2020Topics
Results
Technology- Knowledge-based deployment process for smart grid applications
- Method for identification of security and safety critical issues
- Resilient optimal rollout schedules through rollout analysis and validation
- Evidential networks for the identification of root causes of rollout failures
- Software maintenance for field devices as a service
- Guidelines and best practices for seamless, safe and secure application deployment for grid and customer
- Templates for communication and workshops with stakeholders
Project Coordinator
AIT Austrian Institute of Technology GmbHProject Website
www.largo-project.euContact via expera Download Factsheet
m2M-Grid
From micro to Mega-GRID: Interactions of micro-grids in active distribution networks
From micro to Mega-GRID: Interactions of micro-grids in active distribution networks
France, Sweden, Netherlands
Runtime
2017 - 2020Topics
Results
Technology- Optimization tool for energy scheduling of multiple grid-connected micro-grids
- ICT interfaces for physical and commercial microgrids
- Algorithms to control and exchange information to enable load sharing among micro-grids
- Demonstration of coordinated optimal operation of two battery energy storage-based MG-EMS
- Methodologies have been developed for local markets and clustering of users
- Procurement strategies and quantification tools for flexibility for network issues
- Assessment of the impact of market design aspects on the overall market efficiency
Project Coordinator
RISE Research Institutes of SwedenProject Website
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MatchIT
Efficient demand and supply matching by incentivizing end-users in buildings
Efficient demand and supply matching by incentivizing end-users in buildings
Netherlands, Sweden
Runtime
2017 - 2020Topics
smart grids, flexible demand-response, user acceptability, control systems, intelligent buildings, living labsResults
Technology- User-proof building energy management systems
- Scalable, automated ICT platform for supply-demand matching
- Automated control designs based on algorithms for innovative, integrated futur demand-supply management
- Models for local energy markets
- Management schemes for energy savings
- Analysis of key incentives for promoting demand-supply matching
- Integration of social aspects in models
- User control preferences
- Motive-based incentives and interventions
Project Coordinator
University of GroningenProject Website
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NEMoGrid
New Energy Business Models in the Distribution Grid
New Energy Business Models in the Distribution Grid
Runtime
2017 - 2020Topics
business models, participation, prosumer, consumer, peer-to-peer market, blockchainResults
Technology- Python package for short-term forecasting tool
- Simulation environment with grid simulation tools for agent-based modelling of interaction between end-users and grid
- Ethereum smart contracts for energy markets
- Mechanisms for the right definition of the electricity market price
- Criteria for the evaluation of the economic profitability of energy communities
- Design for a mutual win-win market, with a benefit and cost pooling system
- Consumer/prosumer requirements for different business models and market designs
- User-centered approaches enhancing social acceptance and user collaboration
Project Coordinator
University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland (SUPSI)Project Website
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RestoreGrid4RES
Strategies and operator tools for grid restoration with massive renewable energy sources
Strategies and operator tools for grid restoration with massive renewable energy sources
Austria, Germany
Runtime
2017 - 2020Topics
Supply Security, Restoration Strategies, Control Center Tools, RES Utilisation, Smart Ancillary ServiceResults
Technology- Modelling strategy for artificial LV- and MV-grids
- Residual load models for restoration process studies
- Supporting tools for the restoration of grids with a high share of RES
- Specification and implementation guidelines for restoration tools
- Strategies for future grid restoration
- Overview on grid restoration challenges considering high shares of renewables
Project Coordinator
University of KaiserslauternProject Website
https://www.eit.uni-kl.de/en/esem/research/transmission-systems/restoregrid4res/Contact via expera Download Factsheet
SmartLoad
Smart Meter Data Analytics for Enhanced Energy Efficiency in the Residential Sector
Smart Meter Data Analytics for Enhanced Energy Efficiency in the Residential Sector
Germany, Switzerland
Runtime
2016 - 2020Topics
data analytics, smart meter, machine learning, forecastingResults
Technology- Machine learning prediction methods for household efficiency characteristics and consumer behaviour
- Algorithms to identify electricity base load of households
- Targeting tool to identify customers likely to switch to an eco-tariff
- Prospecting tool to identify customers willing to invest in sustainable energy systems for generation and storage
- Customer segments with interest to adopt sustainable energy products
- Design principles for prediction systems to individualize offers and consultancies for end-customers
Project Coordinator
University of BambergProject Website
https://www.uni-bamberg.de/eesys/forschung/forschungsprojekte/abgeschlossene-projekte/Contact via expera Download Factsheet
Joint Call 2015 Projects
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Project
Countries
CALLIA
Direct and automated cooperative market for grid operators on national and transnational level for integration of local flexibility
Direct and automated cooperative market for grid operators on national and transnational level for integration of local flexibility
Germany, Turkey, Austria, Belgium
Runtime
2016 - 2019Topics
automated markets, inter-DSO, DSO/TSO, system architecture, grid management, flexibility, storage systems, business models, stakeholdersResults
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
- 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
- Simulation tool for scenario evaluation
- Catalogue of recommended system management strategies
Project Coordinator
International Solar Energy Research Center KonstanzProject Website
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CERA-SG
Cost-efficient data collection and analysis for smart grid and revenue assurance
Cost-efficient data collection and analysis for smart grid and revenue assurance
Germany, Romania
Runtime
2016 - 2019Topics
data collection and analysis, distribution network planning, tariff incentives, consumer behaviour, power flows, prioritizing network investments, peak shaving, detection and reduction of non-technical lossesResults
Technology- Design and control tool for AC microgrids delivering:
- >Software for efficient collection and analysis of energy and power flows in the distribution network
- >ICT system with nonintrusive sensors, data concentrators and headend
- Measures for cost savings in network installation
- Business case for complementary use of harvesting sensors for measuring capacity, technical and nontechnical losses
- Proposals for tariffs and further incentives rewarding loss reduction
- Visualization of (prevented) losses in a neighbourhood
Project Coordinator
MINcom Smart Solutions GmbHProject Website
www.era-learn.eu/network-information/networks/era-net-smartgridplus/eranetsmart-grids-plus-joint-call-for-proposals/cost-efficient-data-collection-for-smart-gridand- revenue-assuranceContact via expera Download Factsheet
CESEPS
Demand-oriented design of smart energy products and services for local energy grids and markets
Demand-oriented design of smart energy products and services for local energy grids and markets
Netherlands, Austria
Runtime
2016 - 2019Topics
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 servicesResults
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
- Specifications and implementation guidelines for the development of products and services
- Medium and long term scenarios for local smart grids
- 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 TechnologyProject Website
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CloudGrid
Transnational CLOUD for Interconnection of Demonstration Facilities for Smart GRID Lab Research & Development
Transnational CLOUD for Interconnection of Demonstration Facilities for Smart GRID Lab Research & Development
Sweden, Norway, Switzerland, Latvia
Runtime
2016 - 2019Topics
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 gridsResults
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
- 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
- Catalogue of recommended actions for safeguarding grid stability
- Catalogue of recommended system management strategies
Project Coordinator
ABB Power ConsultingProject Website
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DCSmart
Integrating smart DC distribution grid technologies
Integrating smart DC distribution grid technologies
Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland
Runtime
2016 - 2019Topics
DC grids, volatile distributed resources, market clearing algorithms, modular scalable smart grid components, grid operator cooperationResults
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
- Decentralised real-time market models connected to the physical grid allowing for prosumer participation
- Proof of concept for selected prosumer integration solutions
Project Coordinator
Delft University of TechnologyProject Website
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DeCAS
Technology and market integration for coordinated ancillary services covering different voltage levels
Technology and market integration for coordinated ancillary services covering different voltage levels
Germany, Slovenia, Austria, Finland
Runtime
2016 - 2018Topics
ancillary services, flexibility, reactive power, energy management, converter interoperability, cross-voltage levels, TSO/DSO, virtual and topological power plants, grid codesResults
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
- 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
- Catalogue of best practices for engaging prosumers
Project Coordinator
AIT Austrian Institute of Technology GmbHContact via expera Download Factsheet
EPR
Pattern recognition for optimized grid parameter management
Pattern recognition for optimized grid parameter management
Sweden, Norway, Turkey
Runtime
2016 - 2018Topics
AI, pattern recognition, smart meters, grid parameters, grid maintenance & operation, inertia, utilities, renewables, EV, distributed generation, webbased toolsResults
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
- 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 ABProject Website
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GReSBAS
Gamification for energy management in buidlings
Gamification for energy management in buidlings
Turkey, Portugal
Runtime
2016 - 2019Topics
smart grid, building automation system, game theory, demand response, energy management systemResults
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
- Catalogue of incentives for energy efficient behaviour
- User interface displaying individual performance and ranking, energy education and personalized suggestions
Project Coordinator
Istanbul Technical UniversityProject Website
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Grid-Friends
Energy management system with demand response for grid-friendly quasi-autarkic energy cooperatives
Energy management system with demand response for grid-friendly quasi-autarkic energy cooperatives
Netherlands, Germany
Runtime
2016 - 2019Topics
demand response, forecasting, algorithms, cooperative models, decentralized coordination, energymanagement 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
- Cooperative business models for microgrids
- Characterisation of the market actor “microgrid manager”
- Decision model for eliciting user preferences
Project Coordinator
Centrum Wiskunde & InformaticaProject Website
www.grid-friends.comMATCH
Transnational cloud for interconnection of demonstration facilities for smart grid lab research & development
Transnational cloud for interconnection of demonstration facilities for smart grid lab research & development
Denmark, Norway, Latvia
Runtime
2016 - 2018Topics
stakeholder requirements, socio-technical, networks, local anchoring, DC gridsResults
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.)
- Implementation guidelines for workable smart solutions considering technology, market and stakeholders requirements
- 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 UniversityContact via expera Download Factsheet
MIDAS
Multi-input intelligent distribution automation system
Multi-input intelligent distribution automation system
Turkey, Austria, Sweden
Runtime
2016 - 2018Topics
automated distribution grid management, remote sensing, forecastingResults
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 EnergyProject Website
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Poweralliance
From local peak shaving to regional load shaping, a transnational demonstative initiative
From local peak shaving to regional load shaping, a transnational demonstative initiative
Switzerland, Germany, Austria
Runtime
2016 - 2019Topics
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
- Pilot business model with defined processes and stakeholder incentives
- Pricing model sensitive to demanded security of supply
- 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 AGProject 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
Replicability concept for flexible smart grids considering technical, business and social design
Austria, Sweden, Switzerland, Germany
Runtime
2016 - 2019Topics
community of practice, renewables, replication, local production and consumption, voltage regulation, demand side management, technology, market actor relationships, social networks, user acceptanceResults
Technology- Simulation tool for comparing grid topologies and scalability
- 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
- Methodology for creating a community of practice
- Catalogue of demands of actors in local smart grids
Project Coordinator
AIT Austrian Institute of Technology GmbHProject Website
www.reflex-smartgrid.euContact via expera Download Factsheet
REstable
Virtual power plant for renewables-based ancillary services
Virtual power plant for renewables-based ancillary services
France, Germany, Portugal
Runtime
2016 - 2019Topics
ancillary services, renewables, stability, virtual power plant (VPP), frequency, reserve, simulations, forecastingResults
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)
- Estimates for revenue increase for renewables power plants and cost savings of reserve for grid operators
- Stochastic and operational bidding tool for the VPP for bringing flexibilities to the market accounting for user behaviour
Project Coordinator
ARMINESProject Website
www.restable-project.euContact via expera Download Factsheet
RIGRID
Interactive applications for optimal planning and operation of energy infrastructure in rural areas
Interactive applications for optimal planning and operation of energy infrastructure in rural areas
Germany, Poland
Runtime
2016 - 2018Topics
rural regions, renewable energy sources, grid planning, infrastructure acceptance, net zero local grids, low voltage AC gridsResults
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
- Financial analysis for power plant and BESS investments considering:
- energy costs (via Levelized Unit Energy Cost)
- economic benefits (incl. feed-in incentives & coupled storage)
- 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 IFFProject Website
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SMARES
Configurable energy management system for renewable power plants and smart grids
Configurable energy management system for renewable power plants and smart grids
Spain, Portugal
Runtime
2016 - 2018Topics
storage, grid codes, monitoring and control, configurable ICT system, high voltage, grid stability, plant managementResults
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
- 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.Contact via expera Download Factsheet
SmartGuide
Planning and operation principles for cost-efficient distribution grid management
Planning and operation principles for cost-efficient distribution grid management
Germany, Scotland, Portugal, Norway
Runtime
2016 - 2019Topics
guidelines, grid planning, flexibility, distribution grid, smart technology, regulatory and market barriersResults
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)
- 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
- 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 EngineeringProject Website
www.smartguide.uni-wuppertal.de/enContact via expera Download Factsheet
Solar Charge
Utilizing batteries in electric vehicles to store solar electricity
Utilizing batteries in electric vehicles to store solar electricity
Sweden, Norway
Runtime
2016 - 2018Topics
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
- Scalable business model for a virtual network for realtime p2p trading of solar power
- Mechanism for issuing and trading guarantees of origin
- Toolkit for municipalities and companies investing in EV charging infrastructure and PV
Project Coordinator
Solelia Greentech ABContact via expera Download Factsheet
uGRIP
Distribution level microgrid concept integrating distributed generation sources and consumer participation
Distribution level microgrid concept integrating distributed generation sources and consumer participation
Croatia, Denmark, Germany
Runtime
2016 - 2019Topics
aggregators, distributed energy resources, electricity market design, microgridResults
Technology- Framework for microgrid scheduling incl. uncertainty management
- Communication protocols for operation of microgrid components and interface to local energy markets
- 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 ZagrebProject Website
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VOLATILE
Voltage control on the transmission grid using wind power at other voltage levels
Voltage control on the transmission grid using wind power at other voltage levels
Sweden, Denmark
Runtime
2016 - 2018Topics
wind, reactive power, DSO/TSO interface, voltage control, coordinationResults
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
- 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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