The Empowerment of the Energy Aggregator to provide System Services to the TSO
The implementation of IoT solutions will enable a bottom-up approach to expanding the energy ecosystem. This approach will supply the necessary resources to meet the increasing flexibility reserves demanded by System Operators, in line with the new 2030 targets for wind and solar energy generation. In the Portuguese pilot project, aggregator’s managing industrial facilities, commercial […]
Enabling smarter energy consumption in the food retail industry: the importance of flexibility powered by HEDGE-IoT
The agrifood sector holds strategic importance in ensuring safe nutrition for everyone but is also known for its global environmental impact: according to Our World in Data (2022), food production accounts for 26% of global greenhouse gas emissions.Within the food retail segment, supermarkets, warehouses, and related operations heavily rely on energy consumption, using refrigeration systems […]
Smart meters, AI, Flexibility, Renewable Energy Communities and a smarter energy grid. What’s the storyline that connects all these topics?
Fact: “To achieve the environmental targets established internationally, we need to integrate new renewable energy sources in our energy mix.”, International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). (2020). Global Renewables Outlook: Energy Transformation 2050. IRENA. Accepting this fact as one of the main development drivers we need to pursue, with the increased integration of renewable energy sources […]
Meet Our Partners: R&D NESTER
As part of our ongoing “Meet Our Partners” campaign, we are excited to showcase R&D NESTER, a Research & Innovation Centre belonging to the Portuguese TSO. With a focus on applied research, R&D NESTER is dedicated to creating smart, reliable, efficient, and sustainable energy systems that address the challenges of the energy transition. R&D NESTER’s […]
ELES projects and concepts to accelerate the green energy transition
In 2024, ELES celebrates 100 years of electricity transmission in Slovenia, a milestone highlighting the country’s rich energy history and its advancements in electricity infrastructure. This centenary reflects ELES’s evolution from a traditional transmission system operator to its current role as a combined transmission and distribution operator. In October 2023, ELES merged with SODO, Slovenia’s […]
Meet Our Partners: CyberEthics Lab
We are proud to introduce CyberEthics Lab, a key partner in the HEDGE-IoT project. This innovative SME, based in Italy, specializes in integrating ethics, regulatory, and societal perspectives into technological innovation, ensuring compliance with EU values and regulations. Role in the HEDGE-IoT Project CyberEthics Lab brings a multidisciplinary approach to the project by establishing a […]
Smart Asset Management: A Key to Efficient Operations in the Energy Sector
Asset management is a critical aspect of every company, and this is especially true for distribution system operators (DSOs). DSOs are facing increasing pressures due to the integration of renewable energy sources, the widespread use of heat pumps, the electrification of transportation, etc. These rising demands place significant strain on energy infrastructure, posing challenges when […]
Meet Our Partners: TRIALOG – Driving Innovation in Cyber-Physical Systems
At HEDGE-IoT, collaboration is key to success, and today we are proud to introduce one of our integral consortium partners, TRIALOG. With over 35 years of expertise in cyber-physical systems, TRIALOG brings extensive knowledge in system specification, test & validation, interoperability, cybersecurity, privacy, and standardization. TRIALOG’s Role in HEDGE-IoT:In the HEDGE-IoT project, TRIALOG plays a […]
HEDGE-IoT 1st Plenary Meeting: A Milestone in Collaboration and Innovation
On September 11-12, 2024, the HEDGE-IoT consortium came together for its first plenary meeting at the Electricity Campus in Arnhem, the Netherlands. The event marked a key milestone in the project, allowing all partners to gather in person and virtually to review the progress made so far and discuss the roadmap for the future. Hosted […]
INESC TEC: Driving Digital Innovation in the HEDGE-IoT Project
INESC TEC, the largest Research and Technology Organization (RTO) in Portugal, is leveraging its extensive expertise in digital technologies and European funding in the HEDGE-IoT project. As the leader of Work Package 3 (WP3), INESC TEC is leading the Specification, Design, and Development of Digital Technological Enablers, which are crucial for the project’s success. Their […]
