X-FLEX – Integration of power to X solutions to improve FLEXibility of the European grid

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PROGRAMME: EU H2020

ABSTRACT:

The X-FLEX project proposes a set of integrated solutions that will facilitate the optimum combination of decentralized flexibility assets, of both on the generation (DER) and on the demand side (V2G, power-to-heat/cold, batteries, demand response) enabling all parties, including final prosumers, to offer their flexibility in the local and wholesale market creating benefits to all the actors in the smart grid value chain. This flexibility will make it possible to maintain a stable and secure electricity system with a growing role of variable renewable generation, yet resilient to extreme climate events.

In this context, X-FLEX will propose a new concept that will integrate and create synergies among all energy flexibility sources and technologies, promoting cooperation of all the actors of the smart grid and energy market, in an efficient and cost-effective manner. Through this holistic approach, X-FLEX aims to create the optimal combination of decentralized flexibility assets located along the whole energy value chain and new market mechanisms, providing benefits to all the actors of the smart grid and energy market, offering an all-win scenario.

COORDINATOR: ETRA INVESTIGACIÓN Y DESARROLLO, S.A. – Spain

PARTNERS:

  1. UNIVERSITY OF LJUBLJANA (UL) SI
  2. PETROL (PETROL) SI
  3. ELEKTRO CELJE (EL CELJE) SI
  4. ALBENA AD (ALBENA) BG
  5. ELEKTROENERGIEN SISTEMEN OPERATOR EAD (ESO) BG
  6. INSTITUTE OF COMMUNICATION & COMPUTER SYSTEMS (ICCS) EL
  7. HEDNO (HEDNO) EL
  8. SUITE5 (S5) CY
  9. BLUEPRINT ENERGY SOLUTIONS (BPE) AT
  10. SUNLIGHT SOLUTIONS (SLS) EL
  11. JOANNEUM RESEARCH (JR) AT

KEY WORDS: Energy collection, conversion and storage, renewable energy, Battery, power to heat, power to cold, demand response, DRES, holistic approach.