Imagine a neighborhood where everyone has solar panels and can sell extra electricity to their neighbors through an app. Instead of relying solely on a big power company, people trade energy locally and fairly. This project builds the digital tools and rules to make these local energy markets actually work in the real world.
Renewable Energy Communities struggle with a lack of practical tools and clear motivations for users to trade energy locally. This prevents the scaling of green energy transitions at the community level.
A suite of digital tools, methodologies, and platforms for transactive energy trading, validated through 6 international pilot demonstrations.
If you are a grid operator dealing with unstable power flows from home solar panels — this project developed digital tools and platforms that allow energy to be traded locally. This reduces the strain on the main grid by balancing supply and demand within the community.
If you are a software provider dealing with a lack of user-friendly interfaces for energy sharing — this project developed transactive energy methodologies that improve user adoption. This allows you to offer a proven tool for managing renewable energy communities.
If you are a developer dealing with high energy costs for new residential complexes — this project developed a system for renewable energy communities tested in 6 countries. This adds value to properties by enabling residents to generate and trade their own cheap green power.
Based on available project data, specific pricing for the tools is not provided, though the project is supported by a EUR 4,999,994 EU contribution.
The technology is being demonstrated across 6 DEMOs located in 6 different countries: Portugal, Greece, Belgium, Ireland, UK, and Italy.
Based on available project data, specific licensing terms are not listed, but the project involves 8 industry partners and 8 SMEs who typically manage commercial exploitation.
The project runs from 2026-01-01 to 2029-06-30, meaning results will be available toward mid-2029.
The project focuses on transactive energy and digital tools designed to work specifically for Renewable Energy Communities within the current energy transition vision.
The consortium is well-balanced for commercialization, featuring 22 partners across 10 countries. With a 36% industry ratio including 8 SMEs and 8 larger industry players, there is a strong bridge between the 11 academic/research entities and the actual energy market, ensuring the tools are built for commercial viability.
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