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Digital Tools for Community-Led Renewable Energy Management and Consumption

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Imagine a neighborhood where everyone shares solar power like a community garden. This project builds a digital map and a smart assistant to help neighbors decide when to use or sell their energy. It makes it easy for people who aren't tech-experts to save money and use green power together.

By the numbers
3
Real-world Demonstrators
15
Consortium Partners
6
Countries involved
The business problem

What needed solving

End-users often struggle to adopt digital energy tools due to low digital literacy and complex data systems. There is also a lack of integrated data tools that allow communities to manage their own renewable energy production and consumption effectively.

The solution

What was built

An open-source cross-sector data-driven Digital Ecosystem and Toolbox, including a Digital Twin of community energy systems and AI Assistant Tools.

Audience

Who needs this

Community energy cooperativesMunicipal energy managersSmart grid software developersRenewable energy installers
Business applications

Who can put this to work

Energy Utilities
enterprise
Target: Local Energy Supplier

If you are a local energy supplier dealing with low customer engagement in green programs — this project developed a Digital Twin and AI tools that help users optimize energy usage. This increases the adoption of local production schemes across different climate zones.

Software Development
SME
Target: Energy Management Software Provider

If you are a software provider dealing with fragmented energy data — this project developed an open-source cross-sector data toolbox. This allows for the creation of tailored services that improve user experience and digital literacy.

Real Estate
mid-size
Target: Sustainable Housing Developer

If you are a developer dealing with the complexity of managing shared energy in new districts — this project developed community-based digital services. These tools support self-consumption schemes for residents in diverse geographical areas.

Frequently asked

Quick answers

What is the cost or pricing model for these tools?

Based on available project data, the project is developing an open-source toolbox, but specific commercial pricing is not mentioned.

At what scale is the technology being tested?

The tools are being tested in 3 real-world demonstrators located in Spain, Finland, and Italy.

How is the intellectual property or licensing handled?

The project objective specifies the development of an open-source cross-sector data-driven Digital Ecosystem and Toolbox.

How does this integrate with existing energy data?

It uses a cross-sector data-driven approach to integrate information across the energy value chain and other sectors.

What is the timeline for deployment?

The project period runs from 2024-12-01 to 2027-11-30.

Consortium

Who built it

The consortium is well-balanced for technology transfer, consisting of 15 partners from 6 countries. With a 27% industry ratio (4 industrial partners) and 4 SMEs, there is a strong mix of commercial interest and academic research (2 universities, 4 research centers), ensuring that the digital tools are grounded in both scientific rigor and market needs.

How to reach the team

Contact SPINDOX LABS SRL in Italy

Next steps

Talk to the team behind this work.

Contact us to explore how to integrate these open-source energy tools into your business model.