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Advanced Energy Storage Toolkit for Renewable Grid Integration and Industrial Flexibility

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Imagine a giant battery pack for a city, but instead of just one type, it uses a mix of flywheels, heat pumps, and gas storage to keep the lights on. It's like having a diverse savings account for energy—some for quick cash and some for long-term security. This system makes sure that when the wind stops blowing or the sun sets, the power stays steady and green.

By the numbers
6
pilot projects
29
partners
10
countries involved
The business problem

What needed solving

Renewable energy is intermittent, creating gaps in power supply that threaten grid stability. Businesses need a way to store diverse types of energy to ensure reliability and reduce carbon footprints.

The solution

What was built

The SINNO energy toolkit, including a middleware for data exchange and physical installations of supercapacitors, flywheels, geothermal boreholes, and heat pumps.

Audience

Who needs this

Microgrid operatorsIndustrial plant managersUrban transport plannersRenewable energy developersGrid flexibility market participants
Business applications

Who can put this to work

Industrial Manufacturing
enterprise
Target: Factory operator with a microgrid

If you are a factory operator dealing with unstable power from onsite renewables—this project developed a toolkit of batteries and flywheels that stabilizes your energy supply. This ensures your production lines don't stop during power dips, increasing your reliance on green energy.

Urban Transport
enterprise
Target: City transit authority

If you are a transit authority dealing with high peak loads for electric buses—this project developed storage solutions that balance energy demand. This reduces the strain on the city grid and lowers operational carbon emissions.

Energy Utilities
any
Target: Grid operator

If you are a grid operator dealing with the variability of wind and solar power—this project developed a middleware system for secure data exchange between storage tools. This allows you to manage flexibility markets more effectively across different regions.

Frequently asked

Quick answers

What is the cost or price of implementing these storage solutions?

Based on available project data, specific pricing for the toolkit is not provided, but the project aims to create economically viable models for adoption.

Can this be deployed at an industrial scale?

Yes, the project includes six pilot projects across Portugal, Spain, Germany, Greece, and Switzerland to prove scalability and replicability at a pan-European level.

What are the IP and licensing terms for the SINNO toolkit?

Based on available project data, specific licensing terms are not mentioned, though the project focuses on developing a complete toolkit of methodologies and tools.

How does this integrate with existing power systems?

The project developed a Middleware for secure data exchange and interoperability, which integrates with local systems and SCADA interfaces.

What is the timeline for deployment?

The project runs from 2023-01-01 to 2026-12-31, with current progress showing a transition from development to deployment and early operation.

Consortium

Who built it

The consortium is heavily weighted toward commercial application, with 15 industry partners (52% ratio) and 5 SMEs. This strong industrial presence, combined with 8 research centers and 4 universities across 10 countries, suggests the project is designed for market entry rather than pure academic study.

How to reach the team

Contact UNISYSTEMS LUXEMBOURG SARL for details on the SINNO toolkit

Next steps

Talk to the team behind this work.

Contact us to find the right storage partner from the 29-member consortium.