Call for Proposals
This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme under the grant agreement Nº 101075654.
Duration
1.10.2022 – 30.9.2026
Total Eligible Costs
€ 10.365,031,25
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Key Challenges
Distribution system operators (DSOs) in the low voltage (LV) network face major difficulties in maintaining adequate voltage conditions due to the increasing number of variable energy generation/consumption devices such as solar power plants, heat pumps and electric vehicles (or charging stations for electric vehicles). In the past, such problems have been solved by upgrading the grid, but as this approach is often economically inefficient, solutions are mainly sought in so-called “smart” grids, where these devices would adapt their mode of operation (hence “flexibility”) according to the current grid situation, thus contributing to the stability of the low voltage grid situation. The successful integration of such a system requires the creation of a so-called flexibility market, bringing together successful flexibility providers, aggregators and distribution system operators.
These challenges will be explored within the project STREAM, which brings together partners from different countries and sectors with the common goal of building an innovative and robust resilience ecosystem on the LV grid.
Purpose of the project
Power systems need flexibility to balance supply and demand at all times. This flexibility is becoming increasingly important as more sources are used. The STREAM project aims to develop a novel and robust flexibility ecosystem for existing power markets’ low voltage grids. From end users to system operators, this ecosystem will connect data, technologies, stakeholders and markets. The project’s new business models will benefit technical and non-technical features of energy services and other citizen services. At present, established or developing power markets do not have such services and business models.
Tools
STREAM tools will enable the realization of the STREAM ecosystem. They will be adapted, deployed, calibrated, and demonstrated in the 4 STREAM pilots that serve as a basis for benchmarking of STREAM ideas. They cover geographical, economic, size and type diversity of the consumers.
Pilot sites
The developed tools will be tested in four pilot sites in Slovenia, Italy, Spain and Finland.
Key objectives
- Empowering data
- Tailor-made services for end users
- Utilization of local flexibility
- Inform decision-making of policy makers and regulators