Project: Multi-layer aggregator solutions to facilitate optimum demand response and grid flexibility

Acronym SMART-MLA (Reference Number: 89029)
Duration 01/11/2018 - 31/10/2021
Project Topic Main scope of SMART-MLA is to develop cloud-based multi-layer aggregator ICT solutions to facilitate optimum demand response (DR) and grid flexibility to energy systems to utilize up to 100% renewable energy. It is aimed to increase the awareness/involvement of consumers/communities on DR aggregating mechanisms in countries even where relevant legislation is still in process. SMART-MLA will demonstrate that at least one layer is applicable to any country regardless of the market structure. Integration of high volumes of intermittent generation and IoT appliances necessitates implementation of ICT based new technologies such as cloud computing, big data and block-chain to add value to DR and improve the grid flexibility (Energy Package 2015). According to the EC proposal for directive on common rules for the IEM, the community aggregators play an important role regarding DR. Therefore, the ICT solutions developed in SMART-MLA will allow customers to take advantages of aggregation.
Network ERANet SmartGridPlus
Call ERA-Net Smart Grids Plus 3rd Joint Call

Project partner

Number Name Role Country
1 The Bucharest University of Economic Studies Partner Romania
2 Technical University of Denmark Partner Denmark
3 Royal Institute of Technology Partner Sweden
4 University College of Southeast Norway Partner Norway
5 AKEDAŞ Elektrik Dağıtım A.Ş. Partner Türkiye
6 MET România Energy Marketing Partner Romania
7 EPRA Elektrik Enerji İnş. ve Tic. Ltd. Şti. Coordinator Türkiye
8 Stima Soft SRL Partner Romania
9 KIC-InnoEnergy AB Partner Sweden