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ELEXIA · Project

Digital Platform for Optimizing Energy Use Across Industrial and Urban Sectors

energyPilotedTRL 8

Imagine your city's electricity, heating, and fuel systems all talking to each other through one smart brain. Instead of wasting energy, this system moves it where it's needed most in real-time to keep costs low and power stable. It's like a GPS for energy that finds the cheapest and cleanest path for every kilowatt.

By the numbers
24
consortium partners
8
countries involved
3
geographical demonstration sites
7-8
Target TRL level
The business problem

What needed solving

Energy systems are often fragmented, leading to waste and instability when switching to renewables. Businesses struggle to coordinate energy use across different sectors (like heat and power) to minimize costs and prevent breakdowns.

The solution

What was built

A Digital Services Platform hosting a System Planning Toolbox and an Energy Management System featuring digital twins and predictive monitoring.

Audience

Who needs this

Port AuthoritiesMunicipal Energy UtilitiesIndustrial Park ManagersSmart City Developers
Business applications

Who can put this to work

Maritime & Logistics
enterprise
Target: Industrial Port Operator

If you are a port operator dealing with high energy costs and unstable power for cranes and ships — this project developed a digital services platform that optimizes energy across different vectors to lower costs and increase resilience.

Urban Planning
enterprise
Target: City Energy Utility

If you are a city utility dealing with the challenge of integrating renewables into a dense urban hub — this project developed a System Planning Toolbox that helps balance supply and demand across different city sectors.

Industrial Manufacturing
mid-size
Target: Energy-Intensive Factory

If you are a factory owner dealing with potential power breakdowns and inefficient energy use — this project developed an Energy Management System with digital twins to predict anomalies and prevent breakdowns.

Frequently asked

Quick answers

What is the cost or pricing model for these tools?

Based on available project data, specific pricing is not listed, but the project delivers a methodology for calculating CAPEX and OPEX to determine value creation.

Is this technology ready for industrial scale?

Yes, the project aims to demonstrate the tools at TRL 7-8 in three real-world environments: an industrial port in Portugal, an urban hub in Denmark, and an industrial-urban-residential site in Norway.

How is the IP or licensing handled?

Based on available project data, the platform is described as modular and open, though specific licensing terms are not provided.

When will the system be fully operational for testing?

The demonstration phase is scheduled to start in October 2025.

How does this integrate with existing energy grids?

It uses a Digital Services Platform to host management and planning services that foster sector coupling and flexibility across different energy vectors.

Consortium

Who built it

The consortium is heavily industry-driven, with 14 industrial partners representing 58% of the group, including 7 SMEs. This strong commercial presence, combined with 5 research centers and 2 universities across 8 countries, suggests the project is focused on commercial viability and practical deployment rather than theoretical research.

How to reach the team

Contact NORCE RESEARCH AS in Norway

Next steps

Talk to the team behind this work.

Contact us to explore licensing or partnership opportunities for the 2025 pilot phase.