The SERENE project aims to develop and demonstrate sustainable, integrated, and cost-effective energy solutions tailored for local communities. It focuses on integrating various energy carriers and renewable generation technologies based on the communities' current social and technical conditions to meet future energy needs. Active user involvement is central, ensuring they are informed about technical options and business models to support decision-making. Depending on the location, the project incorporates energy storage, demand response systems, electric transportation (e.g., EVs and buses), heat pumps, and photovoltaic energy sources to enhance flexibility and sustainability.

SHIFT2DC aims to design, simulate, and implement MV and LV DC solutions across Europe, with 32 partners from 12 countries collaborating. The project evaluates technical feasibility, cost-effectiveness, and environmental impact in data centers, buildings, industries, and ports. It will also assess consumer attitudes towards DC solutions and develop tools to encourage their adoption. Outcomes will be case-agnostic, suitable for various applications, with subsequent stages offering sector-specific simulations.

SiC4GRID is a 42-month innovation action project funded by the European Union under the Horizon Europe programme. The project aims to optimise silicon carbide (SiC)-based technology for converter applications by driving threefold innovations across hardware, software, and IoT. Its objectives include reducing costs and size, as well as lowering CO2 emissions. Ultimately, SiC4GRID seeks to position Europe as a global leader in converter technology, facilitating the integration of renewable energy into the power grid.

SINNOGENES aims to transform energy storage for a greener future. It focuses on developing and showcasing the SINNO energy toolkit, a versatile suite of technologies like batteries, flywheels, and power-to-gas systems. These solutions will be applied across various sectors, boosting reliance on renewables and reducing carbon emissions. Additionally, SINNOGENES integrates these innovations into real-world scenarios, enhancing energy efficiency, resilience, and flexibility. Engaging diverse sectors, it offers practical, scalable, and economically viable models for energy storage adoption, crucial for sustainable energy systems.

The overarching objective of SMHYLES project is to design and demonstrate, at a relevant industrial scale, safe and sustainable HESS based on the smart combination of low-CRM and aqueous ESS (batteries and supercapacitors) capable of medium-to-long duration energy storage and provision of multiple services. The project will mainly deal with 1) the design of innovative storage components of the two different HESS, i.e., modular VRFB, aqueous hybrid supercapacitor module and smart ZEBRA battery, 2) their optimal integration and management into a HESS supported by digital tools and 3) the demonstration of HESS usage in three different demo sites.

STORE2HYDRO aims to retrofit reversible pump turbine technology into existing hydropower facilities to increase Europe’s electricity storage capacity by 22TWh/year. It involves developing innovative mechanical solutions for large-scale pumped storage, mapping untapped hydropower sources, implementing digital twin technologies, and conducting life cycle and cost assessments. The project will enhance the flexibility and efficiency of hydropower plants, supporting the European Green Deal goals.