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Digital Platform for Creating and Managing Community-Based Energy Sharing Networks

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Imagine a digital neighborhood club where people don't just buy power from a big company, but share and trade energy they produce themselves. It's like a social network for electricity that handles the boring legal and technical stuff automatically. This makes it easy for regular people to team up and lower their energy bills together.

By the numbers
21
partners
4
pilot cases
7
countries involved
11
industry partners
The business problem

What needed solving

Traditional energy consumers are passive and lack the tools to collaborate. There is a lack of user-friendly, secure digital infrastructure to manage the legal and technical complexities of community energy sharing.

The solution

What was built

A digital coordination platform featuring a suite of tools (COMPASS, Recomme, DR-FLEX, MEET, ECOOP, MAPS DEC, and SIT) for managing energy communities. It includes a standardized cyber-security infrastructure and GDPR-compliant data access frameworks.

Audience

Who needs this

Energy cooperative managersSmart city software developersMunicipal energy plannersGreen building developers
Business applications

Who can put this to work

Energy Services
SME
Target: Energy Cooperative Provider

If you are a cooperative provider dealing with low member engagement — this project developed a digital coordination arena that turns passive consumers into active participants. This allows you to manage community energy sharing more efficiently across different regions.

Software Development
mid-size
Target: Smart Grid Software Vendor

If you are a software vendor dealing with complex GDPR and security requirements for energy data — this project developed a standardized cyber-security infrastructure. This ensures that user privacy is defended according to GDPR law while protecting against cyber-attacks.

Real Estate
enterprise
Target: Sustainable Housing Developer

If you are a developer dealing with high energy costs in new residential complexes — this project developed incentive mechanisms and business strategies for energy communities. This helps you offer a value-added service where residents reduce costs through collaborative energy use.

Frequently asked

Quick answers

What is the cost or pricing model for the platform?

Based on available project data, specific pricing or cost details are not provided; the project focuses on developing business strategies and incentive mechanisms.

Can this be scaled to an industrial level?

Yes, the project tests applicability and replicability across 4 pilot cases in France, Italy, Sweden, and Turkey to ensure it works in different economic environments.

How is the intellectual property or licensing handled?

Based on available project data, specific licensing terms are not mentioned, though the project delivers a modular platform and a set of tools like COMPASS and ECOOP.

Does the solution comply with energy laws?

Yes, the system is designed for GDPR compliance and follows the revised EPBD law to protect user privacy.

How long does it take to implement in a new area?

Based on available project data, the project runs from 2023-01-01 to 2026-06-30, indicating a multi-year development and validation cycle.

Consortium

Who built it

The consortium is heavily weighted toward commercial application, with 11 industry partners (52% ratio) and 7 SMEs. This strong industrial presence, combined with 21 partners across 7 countries, suggests the project is focused on market viability rather than just academic research.

How to reach the team

Contact Universidad de Murcia in Spain

Next steps

Talk to the team behind this work.

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