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Interoperable Platform for Selling Energy Flexibility from Homes and Factories to the Grid

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Imagine your home battery or factory machinery as a tiny power plant that can help the city's grid stay stable. This project builds a digital bridge that lets these small energy sources talk to the big power companies automatically. It's like a matchmaking app that finds the best time for you to save or share energy to make money.

By the numbers
27
partners
7
countries for execution
8
use cases
12
demand side flexibility services
The business problem

What needed solving

Grid operators struggle to maintain stability as more renewable energy and decentralized power sources are added. Small energy producers and consumers lack the tools and standards to sell their flexibility back to the grid profitably.

The solution

What was built

An interoperable platform and a catalogue of flexibility services. It includes AI-driven automation and distributed ledger technology for transparent transactions.

Audience

Who needs this

Distribution System Operators (DSOs)Energy AggregatorsIndustrial Plant ManagersSmart Building OperatorsEV Charging Network Providers
Business applications

Who can put this to work

Energy Management
SME
Target: Energy Aggregators

If you are an aggregator dealing with fragmented data from thousands of small users — this project developed an interoperable platform that reduces market entry barriers and costs. It allows you to manage diverse assets across 7 countries more efficiently.

Industrial Manufacturing
enterprise
Target: Large Industrial Site Operators

If you are a factory manager dealing with high energy costs and rigid consumption — this project developed a catalogue of flexibility services that turns your energy use into a revenue stream. You can now participate in demand-response markets using AI-driven automation.

Smart Home Technology
mid-size
Target: IoT Device Manufacturers

If you are a hardware provider dealing with a lack of standardization for energy assets — this project developed a common operation market model. This allows your devices to be compatible with flexibility markets in 12 different countries.

Frequently asked

Quick answers

What is the cost or pricing model for these services?

Based on available project data, specific pricing is not listed, but the project aims to reduce market entry costs for consumers and SMEs through a common operation market model.

Can this be scaled to an industrial level?

Yes, the project is tested across 4 main demonstrators and replicated in 3 more, covering industrial sites, data centers, and commercial establishments.

How is the IP and licensing handled?

Based on available project data, the project focuses on creating an interoperable platform and a catalogue of services, but specific licensing terms are not provided.

How does this integrate with existing grid hardware?

The platform is designed to respect the physical limitations of existing infrastructures while using AI-driven intelligence and automation systems.

What is the timeline for deployment?

The project period runs from 2023-01-01 to 2026-12-31, with demonstrations occurring across 7 countries.

Consortium

Who built it

The consortium is heavily industry-driven with a 67% industry ratio, comprising 18 industrial partners and 8 SMEs. This strong commercial presence, spanning 12 countries, suggests the project is focused on market viability rather than just academic research, with a significant emphasis on practical implementation by SMEs and start-ups.

How to reach the team

Contact FUNDACION CIRCE in Spain for platform access and service catalogue details.

Next steps

Talk to the team behind this work.

Contact us to find a partner among the 27 consortium members for early adoption.