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In recent years, the energy paradigm is shifting from big-size centralized power plants to small-medium size distributed variable generation electricity sources injecting energy in a bi-directional power flow grid. In this context, the increasing share of variable and unpredictable renewable energy sources (RES) is challenging the electric grid in terms of reliability, stability and security of supply. Indeed, the European renewable target for 2030 (32% of total
energy consumed) means that more than 50% of electricity will be generated from RES, most of which will be connected to the MV and LV grids. Furthermore, the EU’s policies have encouraged the development of decentralised electricity generation, electric vehicles, energy storage and flexible demand.

As an answer to these present and incoming challenges, FLEXIGRID project proposes to improve the distribution grid operation making it more flexible,
reliable and cost-efficient, through the development of four hardware solutions that you can see  
here

Also with the aim of ensuring the project’s impact along the EU networks, eight different use cases have been identified addressing most common EU distribution grid problems.

You can see the eight uses cases here

4 demo-sites has been chosen to represent in a complementary way the different use cases

39%

RES share of a rural and peri-urban network in the Spanish grid

10%

a hotel resort in the Greek Island of Thasos only able to integrate 10% of RES

50%

an isolated valley in the South-Tyrol region of Italy with more than 50% of hydroelectric energy

urban grid

an urban grid in the city of Zagreb accounting congested areas

Sustainable Development Goals

New technological solutions to make renewable energy more reliable and affordable. These solutions are framed in the EU plan established to get, by 2030, up to 50% of electricity produced by renewables. FLEXIGRID project develops solutions that will protect the security and reliability of the electricity grid as it incorporates growing amounts of renewable energy. It aims to make the distribution grid operation more flexible and cost efficient through the development of four hardware and four software solutions. A single, open-source platform will integrate the different solutions and make them interoperable with the IT systems used by energy stakeholders.