E-NERGY Cluster brochure

CONSUMERS AT THE HEART OF THE ENERGY TRANSITION THROUGH DIGITAL INNOVATION DISCLAIMER The Cluster Brochure has been produced under the responsibility of AUSTRALO, partner of the DIGITISE project. Views and opinions expressed are those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them. The projects that form the E-NERGY Cluster have received funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme under the following Grant agreements: N. 101160667 (CELINE) N. 101160660 (DECODIT) N. 101160671 (DIGITISE) N. 101160720 (ENERGENIUS) N. 101160614 (EU-DREAM) TABLE OF CONTENTS ABOUT THE CLUSTER CELINE DECODIT DIGITISE ENERGENIUS EU-DREAM P. 05 P. 06 P. 08 P. 10 P. 12 P. 14 4 ABOUT THE CLUSTER The E-NERGY Cluster unites 5 European funded projects with the aim of empowering consumers in the energy sector by using digital technologies to make energy information more accessible and engaging. By working together, the projects seek to break down barriers, fostering greater public participation in the energy transition. The name E-NERGY reflects the cluster’s mission, blending “energy” with the simplicity of e-mails. Just as e-mails revolutionised communication, E-NERGY strives to make energy data seamless and easy to access. This initiative is designed to democratise energy information, enabling individuals and communities to make informed choices and actively contribute to a more sustainable future. Through this partnership, E-NERGY will share innovative tools and systems that place consumers at the centre of the energy transition. By making the process inclusive and intuitive, the cluster sets a foundation for a digitally empowered energy sector where everyone has the opportunity to participate. CLUSTER MEMBERS KEY FACTS 12 MONTHS of intensive collaboration 5 PROJECTS involved 85 PARTNERS 20 COUNTRIES 5 CELINE Cross-sectorial integrated digital services Enabling energy Localized InnovatioN and community Empowerment PARTNERS: 15 (SPINDOX LABS, SET Distribuzione, FONDAZIONE BRUNO KESSLER, GREEN LAND, COOPERATIVA DI COMUNITÀ, AIT AUSTRIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY GMBH, UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES UPPER AUSTRIA, INTERNATIONAL CENTRE FOR NUMERICAL, METHODS IN ENGINEERING (CIMNE) and BEEDATA ANALYTICS, ECOSERVEIS, SAPIENS ENERGIA, TRIALOG, SMARTEN - SMART ENERGY EUROPE, LAPPEENRANNAN KAUPUNKI - CITY OF LAPPEENRANTA, LUT UNIVERSITY) COORDINATED BY: Mario Conci, Spindox Labs START DATE: December 2024 END DATE: November 2027 6 CONCEPT & MAIN OBJECTIVES The CELINE project aims accelerate the digital transformation of the energy ecosystem (especially Energy Communities) by developing an integrated, user-friendly digital framework. This framework will enhance local energy production, consumption, and market participation, addressing regulatory, technical, and economic barriers. CELINE focuses on crosssector data connectivity, citizen empowerment, and standardized digital services. Through pilot demonstrations across Europe, co-design methodologies, and innovative business models, CELINE fosters community-led energy management, promoting a decentralized, sustainable, and inclusive energy transition. And it aims to create these crosssectoral digital energy ecosystem by: Developing digital tools for a secure and efficient data collection, management, and exchange, across the energy sector. Facilitating local energy exchange and peer-to-peer trading through new business models. Promoting citizen participation and empowerment with co-design methodologies, participatory governance and training programs. Defining standardized policies and frameworks to align with the needs and regulations of the energy communities. CELINE’s demonstrations across different European regions will validate its scalable and adaptable solutions for diverse EC models. RESULTS & EXPECTED IMPACT Integrated digital framework for Energy Communities (ECs). Cross-sector data exchange models to enhance market participation. Citizen engagement toolkit with co-design methodologies, living labs approach, and training resources. Standardized guidelines and learning materials for energy end-users. Pilot demonstrations in diverse ECs across Europe to validate these tools. Open repository of existing and new digital services to promote knowledge sharing. Innovative business models for community-driven energy management. CELINE Toolbox for community energy projects, including: Community digital twin, AI-assistant for Energy Management & Cross-sector Data Space connectors. By developing scalable and replicable solutions, CELINE aims to establish a new standard for a more digitalized, decentralized, and community-led energy systems in Europe. 7 DECODIT Digitally empowering citizens to deliver the twin transition PARTNERS: 18 (EUROPEAN DYNAMICS LUXEMBOURG SA, QUE TECHNOLOGIES KEFALAIOUCHIKI ETAIREIA, FREDERICK RESEARCH CENTER, INNOVATION ENGINEERING SRL, EUROCORP INVESTMENT SERVICES SA, HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE ENGINEERING EPE, PRAGMA -IOT AE, AALBORG UNIVERSITET, SMART ENERGY EUROPE, INESC TEC - INSTITUTO DE ENGENHARIADE SISTEMAS E CO, Synergy B.V., LA SOLAR ENERGIA SOCIEDAD COOPERATIVA, MY ENERGIA ONER SL, RENESCO SIA, ENERGEIAKI KOINOTITA PERIORISMENIS EVTHINIS, AZIENDA ELETTRICA DI MASSAGNO (AEM) SA, HIVE POWER SA, and R2M SOLUTION SPAIN SL.) COORDINATED BY: Stratis Kanarachos, European Dynamics START DATE: June 2024 END DATE: November 2027 8 CONCEPT & MAIN OBJECTIVES Homes transitioning towards EU decarbonization face complex choices, from renovations to smart grid integration, often finding generic advice unhelpful. Realtime household data is essential for service providers to overcome high tailoring costs, enabling personalized energy solutions for upgrades and efficient management. DECODIT aims to empower citizens in the energy transition by providing data-driven services that enhance awareness, support decision-making for home upgrades, facilitate financing, and improve daily energy management, all while developing necessary data infrastructure, designing user-centric digital services, and advocating for policy amendments. RESULTS & EXPECTED IMPACT Our project successfully developed an innovative co-creation and service design methodology based on analyzing energy practices. We’ve also begun delivering personalized, comparable energy propositions to citizens through federated, data-driven services from various providers. This will allow individuals to easily compare and choose the best options for their needs via user-friendly apps with natural language interfaces, making them accessible even to those with low energy or digital literacy. 9