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OMEGA-X · Project

Sovereign Energy Data Marketplace for Secure Multi-Vector Energy Trading and Services

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Imagine a secure digital library where energy companies can list their data and services like products in a shop. Instead of every company building its own private silo, they use a shared set of rules to trade information safely. It's like a universal plug for energy data that lets different power sources and users talk to each other without losing control of their secrets.

By the numbers
40
partners in consortium
11
countries involved
4
use case families (Renewables, LEC, Electromobility, Flexibility)
72%
industry partner ratio
The business problem

What needed solving

Energy data is currently trapped in isolated silos, making it impossible for different actors (like EV providers and grid operators) to trade data securely. This lack of interoperability prevents the scaling of local energy communities and efficient renewable integration.

The solution

What was built

A federated infrastructure for secure data ingestion and two marketplaces (one for data and one for services) based on open European standards.

Audience

Who needs this

Transmission and Distribution System Operators (TSO-DSO)Renewable energy producersElectric vehicle charging operatorsLocal energy community managersEnergy data service providers
Business applications

Who can put this to work

Renewable Energy
mid-size
Target: Wind or Solar Farm Operator

If you are a farm operator dealing with fragmented data across different sites — this project developed a federated infrastructure that allows you to share and monetize your energy production data securely. This helps in optimizing grid integration and increasing revenue through a dedicated data marketplace.

Electric Mobility
enterprise
Target: EV Charging Network Provider

If you are a charging provider dealing with unpredictable load demands — this project developed a service marketplace that connects electromobility data with grid flexibility. This enables better coordination between vehicle charging and energy availability.

Energy Distribution
SME
Target: Local Energy Community (LEC)

If you are a community manager dealing with complex peer-to-peer energy sharing — this project developed a sovereign data space that manages local energy flexibility. This allows members to trade energy locally using open standards.

Frequently asked

Quick answers

What is the cost or pricing model for using the OMEGA-X marketplace?

Based on available project data, specific pricing is not mentioned, but the project implements a marketplace designed for actors to share, use, and monetize data and services.

Can this be scaled to an industrial level?

Yes, the project explicitly aims to guarantee scalability and interoperability with other data space initiatives, both within the energy sector and across other sectors.

Who owns the IP and what are the licensing terms?

Based on available project data, the system is built on open standards and follows GAIA-X labels to avoid vendor lock-in, though specific license agreements are not detailed.

How does it handle data privacy and regulations?

The infrastructure includes dedicated data governance, privacy, and cybersecurity components, adhering to GAIA-X standards for protection and trust.

How is the system integrated with existing energy grids?

Integration is achieved through a federated infrastructure using APIs and open standards, specifically targeting TSO-DSO coordination and multi-vector energy flows.

Consortium

Who built it

The consortium is heavily industry-driven, with 29 industrial partners representing 72% of the 40 total members. This high ratio, combined with a presence across 11 European countries, suggests the project is focused on commercial viability and cross-border standardization rather than pure academic research. The inclusion of 7 SMEs indicates a focus on creating an accessible ecosystem for smaller energy service providers.

How to reach the team

Contact ATOS IT SOLUTIONS AND SERVICES IBERIA SL regarding the OMEGA-X marketplace implementation.

Next steps

Talk to the team behind this work.

Contact us to find the right partner for integrating your energy data into the GAIA-X compliant OMEGA-X ecosystem.