Movation:SmartGrid


 * title: SmartGrid Research in Horizon 2020
 * author: Josef Noll
 * subfooter: Horizon 2020

= ⌘ Horizon 2020 research on Smart Grid = related to page: http://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/portal/desktop/en/opportunities/h2020
 * for the topic of energy, it answers: [http://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/portal/desktop/en/opportunities/h2020/index.html?utm_content=buffer3b309&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer#c,calls=SpecificProgrammeLevel2Names/t/EU.1.1./0/1/1&SpecificProgrammeLevel2Names/t/EU.1.2./0/1/1&SpecificProgrammeLevel2Names/t/EU.1.3./0/1/1&SpecificProgrammeLevel2Names/t/EU.1.4./0/1/1&SpecificProgrammeLevel2Names/t/EU.2.1./0/1/1&SpecificProgrammeLevel2Names/t/EU.2.2./0/1/1&SpecificProgrammeLevel2Names/t/EU.2.3./0/1/1&SpecificProgrammeLevel2Names/t/EU.3.1./0/1/1&SpecificProgrammeLevel2Names/t/EU.3.2./0/1/1&SpecificProgrammeLevel2Names/t/EU.3.3./1/1/1&SpecificProgrammeLevel2Names/t/EU.3.4./0/1/1&SpecificProgrammeLevel2Names/t/EU.3.5./0/1/1&SpecificProgrammeLevel2Names/t/EU.3.6./0/1/1&SpecificProgrammeLevel2Names/t/EU.3.7./0/1/1&SpecificProgrammeLevel2Names/t/EU.4.a./0/1/1&SpecificProgrammeLevel2Names/t/EU.4.b./0/1/1&SpecificProgrammeLevel2Names/t/EU.4.c./0/1/1&SpecificProgrammeLevel2Names/t/EU.4.d./0/1/1&SpecificProgrammeLevel2Names/t/EU.4.e./0/1/1&SpecificProgrammeLevel2Names/t/EU.4.f./0/1/1&SpecificProgrammeLevel2Names/t/EU.5.a./0/1/1&SpecificProgrammeLevel2Names/t/EU.5.b./0/1/1&SpecificProgrammeLevel2Names/t/EU.5.c./0/1/1&SpecificProgrammeLevel2Names/t/EU.5.d./0/1/1&SpecificProgrammeLevel2Names/t/EU.5.e./0/1/1&SpecificProgrammeLevel2Names/t/EU.5.f./0/1/1&SpecificProgrammeLevel2Names/t/EU.5.g./0/1/1&SpecificProgrammeLevel2Names/t/EU.5.h./0/1/1&SpecificProgrammeLevel2Names/t/EURATOM-1./0/1/1&Category/t/CALL_FOR_PROPOSALS/1/1/0&Category/t/CALL_FOR_TENDERS/0/1/0&CallIdentifier.Status/r/OPEN/1/1/0&Title,CallIdentifier.CallId/s//1/1/0&+PublicationDate/asc Energy related objectives in Horizon2020]

= ⌘ Suggested steps ahead =
 * Start with the EEA agreement (Spanish-Norwegian) on Smart Grid, see EEA
 * Identify core objectives of the energy calls
 * use the core partnership from EEA to form the consortium (T0-6 months; T0 is submission date)
 * T0-6: 1-2 page summary of ideas
 * T0-4: core team in place, writing proposal
 * T0-3: revisit proposal, are the outcomes in line with the objectives
 * T0-1: proposal ready, quality check
 * T0: submission of proposal

Note: Most of the EU objectives follow the approach of delivering the full proposal, but some have a two step approach

⌘ Core objectives for Energy
All calls in 2014
 * Energy Efficiency - PPP EeB and SPIRE, EE-2014-1-PPP, 20Mar2014


 * Competitive Low-Carbon Energy LCE-2014-1 1Apr2014
 * LCE-2014-4 - 1Apr2014
 * LCE-2014-3 - 7May2014


 * Smart Cities and Communities SCC-2014 - 7May2014


 * Energy Efficiency R&I, EE-2014-2-RIA], 5Jun2014
 * Energy Efficiency - Market Uptake PDA, EE-2014-4-PDA], 5Jun2014
 * Energy Efficiency - Market Uptake EE-2014-3-MarketUptake - 5Jun2014


 * Competitive Low-Carbon-Energy, LCE-2015-1 - 3Sept2014

Calls in 2015 have first deadline 3Mar2015

Calls are grouped, e.g. Market Update
 * Energy Efficiency - Market Uptake PDA EE-2015-4-PDA, 10Jun2015
 * Energy Efficiency - Market Uptake EE-2015-3]10Jun2015
 * Energy Efficiency R&I EE-2015-2-RIA 10Jun2015

⌘ Draft evaluation (1/2)

 * EE 7 – 2014/2015: Enhancing the capacity of public authorities to plan and implement sustainable energy policies and measures
 * EE 9– 2014/2015: Empowering stakeholders to assist public authorities in the definition and implementation of sustainable energy policies and measures
 * EE 10 – 2014/2015: Consumer engagement for sustainable energy
 * EE 11 – 2014/2015- New ICT-based solutions for energy efficiency
 * EE 20 – 2014/2015: Project development assistance for innovative bankable and aggregated sustainable energy investment schemes and projects
 * EE 21 – 2014/2015: Development and market roll-out of innovative energy services and financial schemes for sustainable energy
 * LCE 6 – 2015: Transmission grid and wholesale market
 * LCE 7 – 2014: Distribution grid and retail market
 * for NCE: LCE 18 – 2014/2015 : Supporting Joint Actions on demonstration and validation of innovative energy solutions

⌘ Draft evaluation (2/2)

 * LCE 20 – 2014: The human factor in the energy system
 * LCE 21 – 2015: Modelling and analysing the energy system, its transformation and impacts76
 * Demonstration: SCC 1 – 2014/2015: Smart Cities and Communities solutions integrating energy, transport, ICT sectors through lighthouse (large scale demonstration - first of the kind) projects
 * SCC 2 – 2014 : Developing a framework for common, transparent data collection and performance measurement to allow comparability and replication between solutions and best- practice identification
 * SCC 3 – 2015 : Development of system standards for smart cities and communities solutions
 * SIE 1 – 2014/2015: Stimulating the innovation potential of SMEs for a low carbon and efficient energy system (?)

= ⌘ EE 10 – 2014/2015 = Scope: Project proposals should focus on changing the behaviour of consumers in their everyday life (e.g. at home, at work, at school), using market segmentation and focussing on 'action', the last step of the AIDA (Awareness – Interest – Desire – Action) framework. Equipment responsible for main energy consumption (e.g. heating and cooling, lighting, domestic appliances, and consumer electronics) as well as products from the small scale renewable energy market should be addressed in priority. Educational activities or tools (such as comparative ones) may be necessary, e.g. to help consumers read and understand their energy bills or labels; to help them take advantage of ICT devices and tools to monitor and analyse their energy use; to increase trust in individual smart meters or energy audits; or to help them participate in community renewable energy projects (e.g. RES consumer cooperatives, community-owned projects, etc.). Actions should take gender issues into account when relevant and involve manufacturers, retailers and consumer associations when these can play a decisive role. The use of social innovations and innovative technologies (e.g. smart meters/appliances/ICT) should be considered when it brings added value, especially when addressing the younger generation. More fundamental activities aimed at a better understanding of consumers' and other stakeholders' perception, motivation and behaviour are part of the scope (e.g. understanding of product labels and building certificates, difference in patterns of consumption for women and men) provided their results can directly lead to improvements in the effectiveness of consumer-driven initiatives.
 * Consumer engagement for sustainable energy (10Jun2015)
 * Change of behaviour, 1-1.5 M€ per proposal

The Commission considers that proposals requesting a contribution from the EU of between EUR 1 and 1.5 million would allow this specific challenge to be addressed appropriately. Nonetheless, this does not preclude submission and selection of proposals requesting other amounts.

= ⌘ EE 11 – 2014/2015 = Specific Challenge: To motivate and support citizen's behavioural change to achieve greater energy efficiency taking advantage of ICT (e.g. personalised data driven applications, gaming and social networking) while ensuring energy savings from this new ICT-enabled solutions are greater than the cost for the provision of the services. Scope: The focus should be on the creation of innovative IT ecosystems that would develop services and applications making use of information generated by energy consumers (e.g. through social networks) or captured from sensors (e.g. smart meters, smart plugs, social media) and micro-generation. These applications range from Apps for smart phones and tablets to serious games to empower consumers stimulate collaboration and enable full participation in the market. The proposed solutions should be deployed and validated in real life conditions in publicly owned buildings (including administrative offices, social housing) and buildings in public use or of public interest. Validation should provide socio-economic evidence for ICT investment in the field and include detailed plans for sustainability and large-scale uptake beyond the project's life time. Specific attention should be given to development and testing of 'cleanweb' solutions, which not only bring opportunities for consumers, but also represent a promising investment field. The Commission considers that proposals requesting a contribution from the EU of between EUR 1.5 and 2 million would allow this specific challenge to be addressed appropriately. Nonetheless, this does not preclude submission and selection of proposals requesting other amounts.
 * New ICT-based solutions for energy efficiency (10Jun2015)
 * use ICT to change behaviour

= ⌘ LCE 6 – 2015: Transmission grid and wholesale market = Specific challenge: Demonstration and R&D are needed in interoperable technologies, services, tools, system integration, network synchronisation, co-ordination schemes, business models, cost-benefit analyses, market architectures and rules and regulatory regimes to plan, build, monitor, control and safely operate end-to-end networks across national borders. The integration of renewable energy and emergence of new services and uses of electricity will require major upgrades and reinforcements of the pan-European power system. A realistic implementation of the “smart grids” concept across national borders becomes a requirement to continue the safe operation of the grid.

Scope: Integrating and validating solutions to grid challenges, concentrating on field demonstration of system integration, up-scaling at industrial scale and supporting R&D. Preparing first replication of the solutions in different contexts and/or countries. Appropriate market models, business cases, user and general public acceptance, regulatory, market up-take (e.g. regulatory issues, capacity building and access to finance), social, environmental and resource efficiency aspects should be included. Opening up demonstration facilities for targeted practice-oriented education and training is encouraged. LCA and economic assessments should be refined

= ⌘ LCE 7 – 2014 = Specific challenge: Demonstration in real user environments are needed in system integration, services, tools, network synchronisation, co-ordination schemes, business models, cost-benefit analyses, market architectures and rules and in regulatory regimes to plan, build, monitor, control and safely operate end-to-end networks which have increased operational flexibility that allow for a cost-effective integration of intermittent distributed generation and active demand. Smart grids and smart metering require the support from an ICT infrastructure with stringent requirements on e.g. availability and low latency. Different options are possible, in particular whether to exploit as much as possible the telecommunication infrastructure and its future developments, or whether to develop specific telecommunication infrastructure to cover parts of the architecture. In both cases, important investments need to be made and cost- effectiveness should be one of the main drivers. There is no conclusive analysis of the various options and whether dual-use of telecommunication networks would allow savings for consumers versus deploying a parallel infrastructure. The challenge also covers synergies with other types of energy networks (gas, and heating or cooling). Interoperability is critical for a robust and sustainable grid architecture and needs to be demonstrated (e.g. through standards, protocols, regulatory framework).
 * Distribution grid and retail market

Scope: Integrating and validating solutions to grid challenges concentrating on field demonstration of system integration. Preparing first replication of the solutions in different contexts and/or cities integrating retail markets, distributed renewable energy, demand response, new business models, advanced ICT. Appropriate market models business cases, user and general public engagement, regulatory, market up-take, social, environmental and resource efficiency aspects should be included. Opening up demonstration facilities for targeted practice-oriented education and training is encouraged. Life Cycle Analysis and economic assessments should be refined.

Preparing the development of the next generation ICT infrastructure for smart metering and smart grids, analysing capital costs, operational costs, business models and benefits of different options. The analysis has to be done in the context of the present regulatory frameworks (both for energy and telecommunications) in the Member States.

= ⌘ LCE 18 Supporting Joint Actions = Specific challenge: Without a technological shift in our current energy system, the EU will fail on its 2050 ambitions to largely decarbonise the energy and transport sectors. The EU needs to accelerate innovation in cutting edge low carbon technologies and innovative solutions, and bridge the gap between research and the market. A European approach is essential to realise the ambition of seeing low carbon technologies effectively developed in view of bringing them to the market: it allows key players to come together on a continental scale; it helps to identify and to tackle the barriers holding back innovative products and services in the single market; and it allows different sources of private and public funding to be brought together. Today, EU funding remains a limited part of the overall funding across Europe. Implementation needs to be increasingly based on partnerships that build the necessary scale and scope, and achieve greater impact from scarce public and private resources. Scope: The proposals should aim at coordinating the research efforts of the participating Member States, Associated States and Regions in the areas and challenges targeted in this 'Competitive low-carbon energy' call or in the ‘Smart Cities and Communities’ call and to implement a joint transnational call for proposals resulting in grants to third parties with EU co-funding to fund multinational innovative research initiatives in this domain. Proposers are encouraged to implement other joint activities including additional joint calls without EU co- funding.
 * for NCE: LCE 18 – 2014/2015 : Supporting Joint Actions on demonstration and validation of innovative energy solutions
 * call deadlines: 7May2014 and 28Apr2015 (two calls)

Activities should focus on demonstrating and validating solutions that reached already TRL 5- 6 and bringing them to TRL 6-7 (please see part G of the General Annexes).

= ⌘ SCC 1 Smart Cities and Communities solutions demonstrations = Specific Challenge: The EU policy and regulatory framework in the sectors of energy, transport and ICT supports the development of sectoral solutions, i.e. solutions with a limited degree of integration. However, for successful and accelerated implementation in real environments such as urban ones - that also have to take into account local specificities the test of integrated measures will pave the way for faster market roll-out of technologies. The key challenges for Smart Cities and Communities are to significantly increase the overall energy efficiency of cities, to exploit better the local resource both in terms of energy supply as well as through the demand side measures. This will imply the use of energy efficiency measures optimising at the level of districts, the use of renewables, the sustainability of urban transport and the needed drastic reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in urban areas - within economically acceptable conditions - while ensuring for citizens better life conditions: lower energy bills, swifter transport, job creation and as a consequence a higher degree of resilience to climate impacts (e.g. urban heat islands effects) etc.
 * Demonstration: SCC 1 – 2014/2015: Smart Cities and Communities solutions integrating energy, transport, ICT sectors through lighthouse (large scale demonstration - first of the kind) projects
 * Support action, 0.5-1 M€, collaboration with SCC 3

Scope: To identify, develop and deploy replicable, balanced and integrated solutions in the energy, transport, and ICT actions through partnerships between municipalities and industries.

These solutions at the intersection of the three sectors will have a holistic approach and are still facing first mover risk. These will be the lighthouse projects as identified by the Communication on Smart Cities and Communities. Lighthouse projects will target primarily large scale demonstration of replicable SCC concepts in city context where existing technologies or very near to market technologies (TRL 7 and more, see part G of the General Annexes) will be integrated in an innovative way.

= ⌘ Conclusions = No call is directly related to Smart Grid.
 * some topics have smart grid as part of the call

EE 11 – 2014/2015
 * New ICT-based solutions for energy efficiency (10Jun2015)
 * use ICT to change behaviour

LCE 7 – 2014
 * Distribution grid and retail market
 * Interoperability

LCE 18 Supporting Joint Actions
 * for NCE: LCE 18 – 2014/2015 : Supporting Joint Actions on demonstration and validation of innovative energy solutions
 * call deadlines: 7May2014 and 28Apr2015 (two calls)

see also:
 * Stimulating the innovation potential of SMEs for a low carbon energy system (SIE-01-2014-1) 18Jun2014 (intermediate), 17Dec2014 (final) SIE-01-2014-1