The energy market is rapidly transforming and so is the role of the consumer. Yesterday’s passive consumers are central actors in today’s energy markets. As new prosumers, energy markets can benefit from their generation, consumption, and storage capabilities. The EU-funded ReDREAM project will enable the effective participation of consumers and prosumers in the energy market.

The project aims to offer a cyber-shield armour to European EPES infrastructure enabling cooperative detection of large scale, cyber-human security and privacy incidents and attacks, guarantee the continuity of operations and minimize cascading effects in the infrastructure itself, the environment, the citizens and the end-users at reasonable cost.

The project provided a seamless near real-time integration of all the actors in the electricity network across countries with a view to creating the conditions for a synergistic operation that optimizes the overall energy management while creating an open and fair market structure. This synergistic process is enabled by open IT architectures that guarantee continental-level interoperability.

MAGNITUDE aims to develop business and market mechanisms as well as supporting coordination tools to provide flexibility to the European electricity system, by increasing and optimizing synergies between electricity, gas, heat and cooling systems.

MAESHA aims to decarbonise the energy systems of geographical islands. It will develop the necessary flexibility, storage, and energy management solutions to facilitate a large penetration of renewable energies on island energy systems; develop a smart platform aggregating flexibility services; create synergies between electricity and other sectors; activate local communities; demonstrate the solutions on Mayotte; ensure the replicability of the solutions through monitoring with follower islands; and create a public available toolkit for wide replicability.

The project focuses on decarbonising Borkum Island’s energy system through the integration of renewable energy, storage, and electric vehicles. Its main objectives include deploying distributed renewable energy systems, large-scale storage technologies, and a smart IT platform for optimal energy management, , contributing to the broader goal of island decarbonization across Europe. Key research areas include renewable energy integration, storage optimisation, and community engagement.

The project aims at developing the iFLEX Assistant, a novel software agent that acts between consumer(s), and their energy systems, various stakeholders and external systems helping them to achieve mutual benefits through local energy management and Demand Response.

IANOS, aims to revolutionise energy systems in European islands by demonstrating integrated solutions for decarbonisation and smartification. It focuses on deploying advanced technologies like smart grids, renewable energy generation, and energy storage systems. Key objectives include enhancing energy efficiency, promoting renewable energy adoption, and empowering local communities.

The HYPERRIDE project aims to implement DC and hybrid AC/DC grids to enhance energy distribution efficiency and resilience. Key objectives include technological advancements in DC grid components, resilience enhancement through fault mitigation and cybersecurity solutions, and renewable energy integration. The project’s focus lies in advancing grid technology, enhancing resilience, and facilitating renewable energy integration to support European energy efficiency and sustainability.

HESTIA aims to develop a cost-effective solution for the next-generation demand-side response services, engaging residential consumers in flexibility sharing and grid balancing. Key activities include exploiting energy demand flexibility, valorizing energy efficiency, and involving residents in solution design. The goal is to enhance sustainability, promote consumer engagement, and drive innovation in the energy sector.