ChArGED proposes a framework that aims to facilitate greater energy efficiency and reductions of wasted energy in public buildings. The framework leverages IoT-enabled devices to improve energy disaggregation mechanisms, whereas a social innovation process will be designed to help users understand the environmental implications of their actions. ED is the project coordinator and responsible for the application enablement platform (backend) development, as well as for the data/device/user management and complex event processing modules’ development, based on open-source tools.
FLEXITRANSTORE aims to develop a next generation of Flexible Energy Grid, to provide the technical basis for the valorization of flexibility services, enhancing the existing European Internal Energy Market. ED is the project coordinator and responsible for the development of a wholesale market platform to provide flexibility services and support cross border auctioning and trading of energy. The platform will allow national electricity markets (bidding zones) following different market models, to participate in the common market, optimizing the coordination, the security and maximizing the social welfare of the integrated market.
BENEFFICE is a part of the Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation Programme and supports the EU Green Deal, the new EU growth strategy for a “greener” society. Its aim is to reduce wasted energy by changing the daily behaviour of people in their homes. The project leverages novel IoT-enabled, low-cost, and “plug-and-play” devices, energy disaggregation and an innovative motivation and rewards approach, based on an alternative digital currency, €Ο2!
ED is the project coordinator and adapts its IoT-based platform esthes.isTM to allow easy deployment and integration of sensing infrastructure, collection and storage of energy measurements and user preferences. Along with that, ED has undertaken the mobile application development, that allows the users to monitor their hourly, daily, weekly and monthly energy consumption and savings, receive personalised messages and recommendations related to energy efficiency and earn badges of different categories along with €Ο2 coins, which can be exchanged with Euros, through the CO2 app!
INTERRFACE project will design, develop and exploit an Interoperable pan-European Grid Services Architecture (IEGSA) to act as the interface between the power system (TSO & DSO) and the customers and allow the seamless and coordinated operation of all stakeholders to use and procure common services. The vision is to support the energy transition and the trend towards digitalization of the power systems.
This new architecture allows more efficient coordination between the system operators and new market participants, by providing central access to flexibility providers to offer services to TSOs and DSOs, during balancing and congestion management procurement.
To achieve its energy goals EU needs to establish a geographically large market by initially improving its cross-border electricity interconnections. A geographically large market, based on imports and exports of electricity, could increase the level of competition, boost the EU’s security of electricity supply and integrate more renewables into energy markets.
Electricity should, as far as possible, flow between Member States as easily as it currently flows within Member States, so as to increase sustainability potential and real competition as well as to drive economic efficiency of the energy system. To this end, FARCROSS aims to address this challenge by connecting major stakeholders of the energy value chain and demonstrating integrated hardware and software solutions that will facilitate the “unlocking” of the resources for the crossborder electricity flows and regional cooperation. The project will promote state-of-the-art technologies to enhance the exploitation/capacity/efficiency of transmission grid assets, either on the generation or the transmission level. The hardware and software solutions will increase grid observability to facilitate system operations at a regional level, exploit the full potential of transmission corridors for increased electricity flows that will facilitate transition to flow-based regional market coupling, consider cross-border connections and their specific ICT and grid infrastructure, planning to use a wide-area protection approach to ensure the safe integration of renewable energy sources into the grid, mitigate disturbances, increase power system stability. An innovative regional forecasting platform will be demonstrated for improved prognosis of renewable generation and demand response and a capacity reserves optimization tool will be tested to maximize cross-border flows. The non-harmonization of national regulation will be studied and measures will be recommended to avoid distortion of the technology benefits.
The world envisioned by OneNet project will provide a seamless near real time integration of all the actors in the electricity network across countries. Its aim is to create the conditions for a synergistic operation that optimizes the overall energy management, while creating an open and fair market structure. This synergistic process is enabled by open IT architectures that guarantee continental level interoperability.
OneNet vision is based on three main pillars:
- Definition of a common market design for Europe
- Definition of a common IT Architecture and common IT Interfaces
- Verification of the proposed solutions in large field tests
ITwinERGY introduces a first of its kind Demand Response Framework, which enables the realization of novel business models, allowing electricity retailers and local energy communities to participate in energy markets under the role of an aggregator and in this way facilitate consumer representation in energy markets and flexibility transactions.
EUROPEAN DYNAMICS has undertaken to establish cooperation with projects supported under the H2020 umbrella, in order to make good use either of the experience gained during the project’s implementation phase, utilize tools and technologies developed or further analyze and reclaim their results towards achieving more accurate results during TwinERGY’s implementation phase.
EUROPEAN DYNAMICS will develop a social network platform to compare energy use between regions, neighborhoods, etc. as well as to provide incentives to consumers for a more effective participation and engagement. Finally, it will contribute in the data management layer development and integration activities, based on its wide involvement in interoperability practices in the energy domain.
BD4NRG vision is to unlock and exploit the economic potential of big data to enable improved operation for all the stakeholders in the energy value chain. This will be achieved through creating and deploying an elastic energy analytics reference framework, which includes a high-velocity flexible elastic data capture and management optimized stack coupled with effective near real time cross-domain and cross-stakeholder reusable data analytics specifically tailored to the extreme-scale smart energy grids environments.
BD4NRG platform creates the basis for new tools, systems and products that can create value from a digital electricity network. It is an enabler for new digital entrants to the electricity sector. BD4NRG will be rolling out innovations that meet the needs of European and global markets, regarding the integration, the processing and the exploitation of cross-sectorial big data for smart energy grid.
ENERSHARE will a) deliver a Reference Architecture for a European Energy Data Space, which hybridizes SGAM with IDSA and GAIA-X architectures, by bringing data value chain perspective into the energy one b) evolve interoperability, trust, data value and governance building blocks to IDSA-compliant ones. ED is actively involved in the project by leading the integration WP and other related tasks and activities. The project recently held its Kick-off meeting, in Rome on July 7th and 8th, where ED was present. The project activities have been successfully initiated and we are looking forward to all upcoming developments.
ED will act as the main developer of the clearing house that will be developed within the project in order to perform the data usage accounting. Firthermore ED will develop and implement the data-driven services for the cross-sector Energy Data Space and finally ED will be the main integrator of the full interoperable, interconnected and trusted Data Space of ENERSHARE, which will consist of: (i) an Intra-Energy Data Space, aimed to design and demonstrate energydomain, cross-energy sector trusted data exchange; (ii) a Cross-Sector Data Space, aimed to design, operationalise, and harmonise at EU level the beyond-energy cross-sector technology enablers to enable trusted, secure, sovereignty preserving data exchange.
ΔΡΑΣΗ ΕΘΝΙΚΗΣ ΕΜΒΕΛΕΙΑΣ: «ΕΡΕΥΝΩ-ΔΗΜΙΟΥΡΓΩ-ΚΑΙΝΟΤΟΜΩ Β’ ΚΥΚΛΟΣ»
“ASSURE”
Κωδικός Έργου: Τ2ΕΔΚ-03511
Ε.Π. «Ανταγωνιστικότητα, Επιχειρηματικότητα και Καινοτομία (ΕΠΑνΕΚ)», ΕΣΠΑ 2014-2020.
Παρέμβαση ΙΙ «Συμπράξεις Επιχειρήσεων με Ερευνητικούς Οργανισμούς» της Ενιαίας Δράσης Κρατικών Ενισχύσεων Έρευνας, Τεχνολογικής Ανάπτυξης & Καινοτομίας «ΕΡΕΥΝΩ-ΔΗΜΙΟΥΡΓΩ-ΚΑΙΝΟΤΟΜΩ»
Ειδική Υπηρεσία Διαχείρισης και Εφαρμογής Δράσεων στους τομείς Έρευνας, Τεχνολογικής Ανάπτυξης και Καινοτομίας (ΕΥΔΕ ΕΤΑΚ)
«Automated specialized surveillance radar application technologies for accurately assessing and mitigating the effects of wind-turbine generated electromagnetic wave scattering»
Duration in months: 28
Description
The objective of the research project ASSURE is the design and development of a novel, reliable software tool, able to determine the effects of electromagnetic waves on surveillance radars due to the presence of wind turbines in their vicinity. An automated, parametric and upgradable software tool will be developed, that will be able to estimate and mitigate the electromagnetic wave scattering from neighboring wind turbines on radar systems. The project aims at providing specialized radar analysis methods for surveillance applications, in a burdened electromagnetic environment, by reducing false alarms and increasing the probability of detection.
ASSURE will mainly focus on the effect of wind turbines within the radar coverage area. Because of the electromagnetic (EM) scattering and clutter phenomena caused by the rotational movement of wind turbines, the positioning of wind farms close to the radar surveillance fields, significantly affects their function for target identification and recognition. This requires systematically analysis of these effects, which have been recognized by the Greek State and already result in time-consuming licensing procedures for wind farms.
ASSURE aspires to address the above issues by developing an automated, parametric and extensible software tool based on accurate theoretical models and simulation parameters that visualize the effects of wind farms using types of topographic data in a user-friendly environment. The tool will accurately assess the adverse effects of wind turbines on radars, creating a precise and systematic model of the relevant effects, taking into account the characteristics of radar and of wind turbines, as well as those of the scattering targets by enabling the setting of ban zones.
Navigating the labyrinth of home energy transitions poses a significant challenge for average citizens. With myriad options available, identifying the best solutions becomes overwhelming. Meanwhile, professionals face substantial costs in tailoring services due to a lack of essential household data. In light of this, the EU-funded DECODIT project aims to develop digital tools to support citizens in making informed decisions for a sustainable energy future. Specifically, DECODIT will offer personalised options through data-driven services. Natural language interfaces ensure accessibility, while innovative financing models lower barriers for investment. Pilots across diverse European countries will demonstrate DECODIT’s effectiveness, shaping smart energy landscapes and fostering collaboration among market actors.
ENPOWER aims to revolutionize energy consumption by transforming passive energy consumers into proactive energy citizens. This ambitious project engages all key players in the energy value chain to achieve significant energy savings, enhanced efficiency, and optimized self-consumption. ENPOWER’s comprehensive approach integrates social, technological, and business aspects to create a consumer-centric and socially responsible energy landscape. The project emphasizes citizen engagement through innovative tools and services, such as the Energy Community Planning Tool, which empowers users to make informed energy choices. Additionally, ENPOWER introduces novel collective aggregation models and an Energy Data Community, potentially overseeing a Data Space-driven marketplace, thus driving forward the energy sector’s digital transformation.
META-BUILD is at the forefront of transforming the EU’s building stock through advanced electrification and energy efficiency technologies. Our goal is to implement the energy efficiency first principle within real-world applications, promoting the widespread adoption of low-carbon technologies such as heat pumps, integrated renewable energy sources (RES), and smart energy storage solutions. The project showcases highly cost-effective, scalable solutions for electrifying thermal energy demand at a technology readiness level (TRL) of 6-8. Key offerings include advanced heat pump technologies, real-time smart energy management systems, and Digital Twins to optimize performance. With proactive maintenance, interoperable frameworks, and robust life-cycle analysis, META BUILD enhances building operations, supports energy-efficient renovations, and promotes decarbonization across diverse building types. Focused on both new constructions and renovations, META BUILD’s innovative solutions will be demonstrated in six Front Runner buildings and extended through seven Replication Multipliers, establishing a blueprint for sustainable building practices across Europe.
The HEDGE-IoT project proposes a novel Digital Framework designed to deploy IoT assets across different levels of the energy system, from behind-the-meter to the TSO level. By leveraging advanced AI/ML tools, this framework bridges the cloud/edge continuum, enhancing intelligence at both edge and cloud layers. The initiative aims to increase the resilience of energy grids, upgrade their RES-hosting capacity, and unlock new market flexibility opportunities. HEDGE-IoT focuses on interoperability and standardization, managing a diverse range of energy services over scalable and distributed data platforms. The project’s pillars include a Technology Facilitator for computational sharing, an Interoperability Pillar with cutting-edge architectures, a Standardization Pillar for seamless data exchange, and a Digital Energy Ecosystem Enabling Pillar to foster RES integration and grid resilience. Engaging stakeholders and ensuring trust, HEDGE-IoT will conduct pilots across Europe, demonstrating its innovative solutions in varied climatic, regulatory, and social contexts. Scalability and replicability studies will be performed and connections with innovators and SMEs will be established through the Open Call mechanism of the project.
WeForming involves various aspects to drive innovation and collaboration with the focus on energy optimization through Intelligent Grid-Forming Buildings (iGFBs). The project facilitates the integration of all the players across various sectors and geographical regions via standardized data interoperability and Advanced Building Management Systems. The project promotes the creation of collaborative business models and policy recommendations through co-creation activities with both internal and external participants. By involving the integration of planning platforms and AI predictive tools to allocate resources efficiently, and schedule maintenance tasks energy intelligent decisions. WeForming leverages data space technologies down to the buildings’ layer for seamless communication and data exchange for a decentralized and secure interaction towards interoperation with multiple stakeholders. Six demonstrators hosted in 6 countries with varied climate conditions, assets, and energy vectors, will showcase the scalability, interoperability, and effectiveness of WeForming solutions.
The TwinEU project proposes a federated ecosystem of digital twin solutions to advance Europe’s energy transition by increasing the penetration of renewables and enhancing infrastructure resilience and cost-effectiveness. TwinEU aims to achieve this by leveraging advanced AI tools, High Performance Computing, and standard interfaces to enable interoperability, data, and model exchanges. The ambition is to achieve key improvements in enhanced grid reliability, real-time operational insights, and optimized asset management. The project’s impact will be demonstrated through large-scale demos across 15 European countries, involving key players from transmission, distribution, and market operators to foster collaboration and data exchange, ultimately delivering a robust, decarbonized European energy infrastructure.
i-STENTORE will examine the integration of diverse storage solutions and their combinations. Innovative storage systems will be showcased and their co-operation with the integrated assets will be co-optimized, placing the reliability, the power quality, the cost-efficient operation and the maximization of the assets’ lifetime as end-goals. i-STENTORE will introduce an umbrella framework aiming to showcase stand-alone and hybrid storage solutions highlighting the multi-purpose use of storage, not only as an energy buffer, but also as an active grid component capable of providing services and contributing to grid resilience, stability and efficient operation. The proposed framework will examine the applicability of versatile storage solutions in various applications covering the mobility, industry, household, heating and other sectors, and in different timeframes, creating what-if scenarios for the selection of the optimal storage solutions to serve each individual application in the most effective way, promoting purpose-specific Hybrid Energy Storage Systems (HESS). To achieve this and to ensure a seamless integration in a technology-agnostic and interoperable manner, i-STENTORE will design a Reference Architecture towards an open and flexible storage-enabling European energy system leveraging storage-induced flexibility and facilitating the increased integration of renewable energy sources (RES). i-STENTORE will embrace the introduction of novel business models, towards building positive and attractive business cases for storage, identifying new revenue streams for storage operators and promoting storage systems as a facilitator of the energy transition. This approach will develop and validate the enhanced connectivity of multiple systems at different levels of the energy value chain, incorporating both front-of-the-meter and behind-the-meter solutions, targeting the essential empowerment of new actors and the strategic shift of the role of storage.
CRETE VALLEY aims to develop an innovative Renewable Energy Valley ‘Living Lab’ (REV-Lab) consisting of four Community Energy Labs (CELs) located across Crete. The CELs will demonstrate a data-driven, multi-carrier grid system for the sustainable and cost-effective production and storage of energy. Each CEL will rely on different renewable sources and promote the active participation of local communities to achieve both energy independence and energy democracy.
Renewable Energy Valleys (REVs) help generate, distribute and use renewable energy within the same geographical area. They integrate advanced information and communication technology (ICT), interoperable digital solutions, social innovation processes, and economically viable business models.
The decarbonised, decentralised multi-carrier energy grid we aim to create will allow the shift from the traditional system, reforming the foundations of the energy sector.
The RESONANCE project is to make it cost-efficient to harness flexibility from distributed and small-scale assets such as homes, buildings and charging stations for electric vehicles. This is achieved by developing an innovative software framework that provides means for rapid development and plug-and-play deployment of standard-compliant Customer Energy Manager (CEM), Resource Manager (RM) and their aggregation solutions by developing the recommendation provided in the standard family EN 50491-12.
The RESONANCE Framework will facilitate a wide-spread adoption of CEMs by significantly reducing the development efforts and costs. This is achieved with 1) a standard-compliant and modular system architecture, and 2) an innovative modeling pipeline that combines automated machine learning (AutoML) with physics-based modeling to provide accurate and robust models of smart appliances with minimum effort.
Finally, Data and Service Marketplaces are a core part of the RESONANCE Framework. The marketplaces make the service catalogues and associated data easily available to system integrators and service providers for developing and deploying demand-side flexibility management solutions for customers in different sectors and market settings.
GREENH2ORN is set to revolutionize sustainable mobility in Kozani, Greece, designated as one of the EU’s 100 climate-neutral and smart cities by 2030. The project, part of the LIFE Programme, is focused on establishing the first operational Green Hydrogen Refueling Station (HRS) in Greece, thereby embedding zero-emission mobility into the urban fabric.
EUROPEAN DYNAMICS is at the forefront of creating a sophisticated IT platform designed to support the entire lifecycle of the GREENH2ORN demonstrator. This includes control, monitoring, and data management, crucial for assessing the project’s impact and ensuring seamless operations.
Compliant with the European Data Strategy and GDPR, the platform features robust security protocols such as encryption and role-based access to ensure data integrity and privacy. Additionally, it supports the scalability of the GREENH2ORN model, aiding the EU’s initiative for widespread adoption of green hydrogen solutions and promoting a sustainable urban mobility ecosystem.
GREENH2ORN is expected to significantly reduce fossil fuel consumption in municipal fleets, cut carbon emissions in Kozani, and serve as a model for similar initiatives in Greece and beyond. By demonstrating the benefits of a centralized Green Hydrogen system, the project will provide valuable insights for policymakers and stakeholders interested in sustainable urban transport solutions.
OpenBEP4EU aims to deliver an open-source, universal software implementation of the ISO 52000 standards family, namely the EU Kernel EPC Engine, to facilitate simultaneous and coordinated adoption of an innovative EPC calculation approach among all the Member States.
This initiative aims to make building performance data easily accessible to various stakeholders like financial institutions, energy service providers, and building owners, fostering the development of financial products supporting sustainable renovation projects. Core elements of openBEP4EU’s activities are the creation of an EPC Support Team to drive market adoption as well as a Sustainable Design Data Hub, aligned with the overarching goals of the European Bauhaus initiative, that not only serves as a data repository but also promotes collaboration and research for sustainable architecture and design.
These activities will facilitate stakeholder engagement, contribute to improved EPC reliability, accuracy, accessibility, while paving the way for EPC market uptake across the EU Member States though well promotion strategies. All data sharing within this framework adheres to the principles of the Common European Energy Data Space, prioritizing sovereign data sharing and respecting data ownership among the involved stakeholders.
openBEP4EU’s framework will be extensively tested and then validated in five (5) different areas in Greece, Denmark, Spain, Cyprus and Switzerland, covering different climatic zones, building typologies, and EPC schemes.
The EnerTEF project aims to establish, develop, deploy, and operate a Common European-scale Energy AI Federated Testing and Experimentation (TEF) Facility. This initiative is designed to enable the adaptation, validation, and scaling of AI-based tools and services under real or near-real operating conditions within the energy sector. By fostering the deployment of trustworthy AI, EnerTEF seeks to accelerate the market uptake of innovative AI solutions.
At its core, EnerTEF integrates a network of five primary nodes, combining physical, virtual, and high-performance computing (HPC) facilities. These nodes cater to specific needs of energy value chain stakeholders, including TSOs/DSOs, utilities, renewable energy operators, aggregators, demand managers, and technology developers. Each node focuses on distinct topics of interest to facilitate the deployment of a Federated Energy AI TEF.
The primary nodes are supported by three satellite hubs—smaller testing facilities offering physical and/or remote access. These satellites enhance the network by demonstrating EU-wide replication capabilities and creating pathways for the integration of additional nodes into EnerTEF.
This comprehensive setup ensures the readiness, accessibility, and applicability of AI-based solutions in real-world scenarios. By validating AI tools within a federated network, EnerTEF not only highlights the benefits of AI in the energy sector but also strengthens market positioning and supports widespread adoption of innovative, TEF-validated services.
European Dynamics is the technical coordinator of EnerTEF, contributing significantly to the development of essential technological enablers for centralised access to EnerTEF, including a common interoperability framework, a federated Identity and Access Management framework, the AI Experiment Workbench and the EnerTEF Marketplace.
DIGI-FISH Project develops advanced digital solutions and intelligent technologies for the fisheries and aquaculture sector, supporting the transition towards more sustainable, efficient, and data-driven operations across the entire seafood value chain. The project focuses on improving monitoring capabilities, enhancing data collection and management processes, and enabling better decision-making through innovative digital tools and smart technologies. By integrating sustainability principles with operational efficiency, DIGI-FISH helps fisheries and aquaculture stakeholders reduce environmental impact, optimise resource use, and strengthen the resilience and competitiveness of the sector.
European Dynamics contributes mainly to a Federated Data Space Architecture and Implementation, especially in Governance and reference architecture, Data ingestion and harmonisation pipelines, and Security, trust and data sovereignty, to Design and implement platform architecture of a Human-centered collaborative platform and assumes the implementation of a smart-grid and AI-driven energy management to optimize energy use and minimize emissions in inland facilities of a Use Case in fish-farming installation on the island of Leros in Greece.
