HARMONISE is committed to developing an end-to-end solution for transforming districts into Positive Energy Districts (PEDs).
The project focuses on creating scalable, interoperable, and user-centered solutions to enhance energy management and integrate renewable resources.
The mission of HARMONISE is to drive the transition towards smart, green cities by implementing hierarchical and agile energy management systems that optimize resource utilization and promote sustainability.
The consortium aims to offer a hierarchical approach, integrating, fog-enabled devices, co-simulation modules, open-standard interfaces, APIs, and open-standard System Structure and Parameterization (SSP) that will enable the connection with other tools and established networks.
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Additionally, a user engagement app will be presented to support the development of active business models, energy awareness and incentivize stakeholder involvement and entrepreneurship.
Furthermore, the consortium plans to introduce a transactive energy approach via a blockchain-based network that allows dynamic and secure smart contracts and energy exchange.
The project will support the management and expansion of multisectoral PEDs, including electricity and heating networks, RES integration, mobility schemes, and energy storage problems by unifying energy transactions.
HARMONISE will be demonstrated in 4 physical pilots and 1 digital pilot case that will incorporate all the other cases to a super nova grid.
Key objectives
- End-to-End Solution: Deliver a comprehensive system for managing and integrating PEDs with a focus on scalability and replicability.
- User Engagement: Develop tools and applications that support stakeholder involvement and active business models.
- Innovation: Leverage advanced technologies like fog computing and blockchain for secure and efficient energy management.
Smart Innovation Norway’s role
Our Energy Systems Research team leads the tasks on Business Model definition and deployment for the Positive Energy District (PED) pilot sites in the project.
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Project Website
https://harmonise-horizon.eu/This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation program under grant agreement No. 101138595.