ESTABLISHMENT OF THE SECOND LIST OF UNION PROJECTS OF COMMON INTEREST: EVALUATION OF CANDIDATE PROJECTS OF COMMON INTEREST IN THE FIELD OF SMART GRIDS

The document presents the outcome of the evaluation process of candidate Projects of Common Interest in the area of Smart Grids, under the trans-European energy infrastructure regulation. The evaluation follows the guidelines of the assessment framework for Smart Grid projects, developed by the JRC within the EC Smart Grid Task Force.JRC.F.3-Energy Security, Systems and Marke

DEFINITION OF AN ASSESSMENT FRAMEWORK FOR PROJECTS OF COMMON INTEREST IN THE FIELD OF SMART GRIDS under the EC "Proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on guidelines for trans-European energy infrastructure"

The document presents the methodology to be adopted in the evaluation of proposals of Smart Grids projects to be awarded the label of Projects of Common Interest. The label, established by the Regulation 347/2013 on Guidelines for trans-European energy infrastructure, aims at identifying trans-national projects with a significant added-value for the EU as a whole. The methodology has been developed by JRC within the Expert Group 4 "Infrastructure" of the EC Smart Grids Task Force and finally approved by the Expert Group in July 2012.JRC.F.3-Energy Security, Systems and Marke

Evaluation of Smart Grid projects for inclusion in the third Union-wide list of Projects of Common Interest: Evaluation of candidate projects in the TEN-E priority thematic area of smart grids deployment

The document presents the outcome of the evaluation process of candidate Projects of Common Interest in the priority thematic area of ‘smart grids deployment’, as set out in the trans-European energy infrastructure regulation. The evaluation follows the guidelines of the assessment framework for smart grid Projects of Common Interest, 2017 update, developed by the JRC and adopted by the smart grid Regional Group. The report aims to assist the smart grids Regional Group in proposing projects of common interest in the area of smart grids deployment to be included in the 3rd Union list of Projects of Common Interest.JRC.C.3-Energy Security, Distribution and Market

Smart Grid Baltic: Smart grid challenges and opportunities in the Baltic Region: 14-15 November 2016

The Joint Research Centre – Directorate C (Energy, Transport and Climate) in collaboration with the Latvian Ministry of Economic Affairs and the Riga Technical University organized the workshop "Smart Baltic" with the aim to facilitate a constructive exchange about the implementation of the Smart Specialisation (S3) priorities related to Smart Grids in the Baltic region. The event addressed specific examples of how S3 regions are preparing the ground for smart grid deployment, including intraregional cooperation as a key aspect to support S3 implementation and the effective uptake of the Cohesion Policy Funds for Smart Grids. The workshop offered an opportunity for the industry, research & innovation sectors, regional authorities and other stakeholders to exchange good practices and innovative concepts supporting S3 and energy policy in the Baltic region.JRC.C.3-Energy Security, Distribution and Market

SIMP - Subjective Individual Model of Prosumer

The energy consumer is at the centre of the European Union's energy policies. Consumer's active participation is considered as a prerequisite for managing the energy transition successfully and in a cost-effective way. The recent measures proposed by the European Commission with the 'Clean Energy for all Europeans' rely on smart grid technologies, solutions and concepts to accelerate, transform and consolidate the EU clean energy transition. In this context, the aim of this report is to present an agent based model of the electricity consumer (SIMP – Subjective Individual Model of Prosumer). The model can be used as a tool to better understand the impact that innovative energy services, enabled by smart grid technologies, may have on the electricity consumers and the society at large. Furthermore, the model can be used as a tool to gain insight into diffusion patterns of energy services (in this report represented by electricity contracts) and associated switching rates. As such, it contributes to the understanding of what fosters and what hinders an effective deployment of innovative energy services.JRC.C.3-Energy Security, Distribution and Market

Smart grid projects outlook 2017: facts, figures and trends in Europe

The 2017 Outlook offers a snapshot of the state of play and of the latest developments in the field of smart grids in Europe. The analysis is based on a database of 950 R & D and demonstration projects, totalling around EUR 5 billion of investment. It aims to foster knowledge sharing and to inform future policymaking.JRC.C.3-Energy Security, Distribution and Market

Collective action in the energy sector: insights from EU research and innovation projects

This report analyses EU-funded collective action projects in the energy field. The objective is to provide an overview of the current state of play of relevant research and innovation activities in the EU and to identify the research gaps to be addressed in the future. The report focuses on collective action projects that combine the use of new technologies, business models and community engagement approaches to support consumers in changing the way they use electricity. The analysis is also supported by an overview of projects that address the social dimension of the energy transition and promote the development of collective action initiatives at policy, institutional and societal level.JRC.C.3-Energy Security, Distribution and Market

Smart Grid Projects Outlook 2014

Smart grid projects are playing a key role in shedding light on how to move forward in this challenging transition. In 2011, therefore, the JRC launched the first comprehensive inventory of smart grid projects in Europe to collect lessons learned and assess current developments. The participation of project coordinators and the reception of the report by the smart grid community were extremely positive. It was therefore decided that the project inventory would be carried out on a regular basis so as to constantly update the picture of smart grid developments. This study is the 2013-2014 update of the inventory started out in 2011. The JRC’s 2013-14 Smart Grid database contains 459 smart grid R&D and D&D projects from all 28 European Union countries. Switzerland and Norway were studied together with the EU28 countries since they are present in a substantial number of projects with EU countries. Other 17 non EU countries are represented in the inventory by their participating organisations. The total investment of the smart grid projects amounts to €3.15 billion.JRC.F.3-Energy Security, Systems and Marke

Selection of Smart Grids Projects of Common Interest—Past Experiences and Future Perspectives

This paper discusses the authors’ experience gained with the selection of Projects of Common Interest (PCIs) in the thematic area of smart grids deployment, in the context of the TEN-E Regulation. It presents the framework for assessing candidate electricity smart grids for inclusion in the European Union list of PCIs, in view of the TEN-E Regulation and the existing literature on assessment methodologies for energy infrastructure projects. It also provides an overview of smart grid projects included in the PCI lists, with the aim to shed light on the types of projects and their contribution to accelerating the development of European cross-border energy infrastructure projects to respond to EU energy and climate targets. The paper concludes with discussion of recent regulatory initiatives and their potential implications on the presented methodology

Selection of Smart Grids Projects of Common Interest—Past Experiences and Future Perspectives

This paper discusses the authors’ experience gained with the selection of Projects of Common Interest (PCIs) in the thematic area of smart grids deployment, in the context of the TEN-E Regulation. It presents the framework for assessing candidate electricity smart grids for inclusion in the European Union list of PCIs, in view of the TEN-E Regulation and the existing literature on assessment methodologies for energy infrastructure projects. It also provides an overview of smart grid projects included in the PCI lists, with the aim to shed light on the types of projects and their contribution to accelerating the development of European cross-border energy infrastructure projects to respond to EU energy and climate targets. The paper concludes with discussion of recent regulatory initiatives and their potential implications on the presented methodology