eBalance+
Smart energy flexibility for distribution networks
Project description
Smart grids play a key role in the current energy transformation, enabling better integration of renewable energy sources into the grid and more efficient use of energy.
The EU-funded ebalance -plus project will develop smart grid solutions that will increase energy flexibility and the observability of the electricity grid. This will provide distribution network operators, transmission system operators, aggregators, energy retailers, distribution network managers, building managers, prosumers and consumers with new services that will enable them to interact with the grid and manage energy flows.
The aim of the project is to increase the use of flexibility and resilience of energy networks using an energy balancing platform that integrates intelligent production, storage and consumption technologies.
The energy balancing platform is based on a hierarchical fractal architecture that replicates the existing network topology with a bidirectional communication structure, ensuring scalability of the solution.
Our approach is to unlock and increase the energy flexibility of buildings and districts and make it available for management by distribution system operators.
The project will test different solutions in four real-world demonstration sites located in Spain, Italy, France and Denmark. Additional laboratory tests in Germany will address safety issues.
Another important aspect of the project is its social and market orientation. From the very beginning, the project takes into account the needs and concerns of users in terms of energy use and innovation. This increases the chances of the technology being accepted by the market.
The project work plan covers a period of 4 years and involves 15 partners from 10 countries who conduct research, analysis, evaluation and exploitation to ensure the repeatability of the results in the future.
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