What would it cost to license or deploy WiseGRID tools?+
The project data does not include specific pricing or licensing fees. However, the consortium planned a return on investment of less than 30 months after commercialisation starts, suggesting the products were designed with viable commercial pricing in mind. Contact the coordinator for current licensing terms.
Can these tools work at industrial scale beyond pilot sites?+
WiseGRID was explicitly designed for scalability — it was demonstrated across 4 large-scale sites in Belgium, Italy, Spain, and Greece, following 7 high-level use cases. The project objective specifically mentions assessing transferability and scalability of all 9 product packages.
Who owns the intellectual property and can I license it?+
The IP is held by the 24-partner consortium, coordinated by ETRA Investigación y Desarrollo SA in Spain. With 15 industry partners (62% of the consortium), commercialisation was a core goal — the objective targets market entry within 24 months of project completion. Licensing inquiries should go through the coordinator.
Does this comply with European energy regulations?+
The project was funded under the LCE-02-2016 topic, which targets EU energy policy goals including increased renewable energy share and demand response. The 4 demonstration sites operated under real regulatory conditions in Belgium, Italy, Spain, and Greece, meaning the tools were tested within actual European energy market rules.
How long would deployment take for a utility?+
Based on available project data, the deployment followed a staged process — lab testing, preliminary deployment to catch issues, intermediate deployment with early-warning monitoring, and final deployment with full demonstration. For a utility adopting these tools, the staged approach reduces risk, though exact timelines would depend on grid size and complexity.
Can this integrate with our existing grid management systems?+
The WiseGRID ecosystem was built as an open, integrated platform including a Big Data cloud-based infrastructure that was validated for real-life deployment. The project emphasized an open, consumer-centric grid design, suggesting integration with existing infrastructure was a core design principle. The 9 products can be deployed individually or as a suite.
Is there ongoing support or has the project ended?+
The project closed in April 2020. However, the consortium includes 15 industry partners who planned to commercialise within 24 months of completion. ETRA Investigación y Desarrollo SA, the coordinator, is an established Spanish technology company that would be the primary contact for current product availability and support.
