H2020 SENDER project

🌍 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦𝗟𝗘𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗥: 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁!🏡📲💡 We’re thrilled to share the latest highlights from the H2020 SENDER project, covering our achievements from 📅 April to September 2024. 🔗https://lnkd.in/ef4jWHMf 1. 𝗡𝗲𝘁-𝗭𝗲𝗿𝗼 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: Our coordinator, Smart Innovation Norway (Christian Kunze), delivered an insightful presentation on citizen engagement and co-creation in achieving net-zero built environments. 2. 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗲: We’ve completed the final integration and testing of demand response services, now implementing tailored solutions at pilot sites. 3. Sustainable Places Conference: Join us at our joint event with HESTIA Project and Accept_H2020 for presentations and workshops on user engagement, innovative solutions, and energy communities. 4. 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 *𝗦𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆*: CRS4’s study on ECMWF EPS-based forecasting for photovoltaic power generation reveals the advantages of probabilistic forecasting methods. [Read more](#) 5. Enlit Europe 2023 Publication: Discover how SENDER is transforming the energy sector in our latest publication, “Turning Energy Consumers into Collaborators.” 6. 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿 𝗯𝘆 VTT: On April 16th, VTT (Matti Aro) presented #SENDER’s innovations to Finnish households interested in electricity markets and demand response. 7. 𝗜𝗦𝗚𝗔𝗡 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Smart Innovation Norway highlighted consumer empowerment in demand response programs at the ISGAN webinar. 🤝 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: We continue to work closely with partners like HESTIA Project, Accept_H2020, iFLEX project, and ReDream_energy on advancing energy community initiatives. 📅 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀: Highlights from our recent consortium meetings in Tampere, Cagliari, and Barcelona. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to drive innovation and sustainability in the energy sector! 💡🌱https://lnkd.in/eSGF-sVS #SENDERProject #RenewableEnergy #DemandResponse #HomeAutomation #Sustainability #Innovation #EnergyTransition Funded by 🇪🇺 CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency🔎More information on our website: https://lnkd.in/eFSYTSvj Our partners Smart Innovation Norway | Trialog | Ecoserveis Cultura Energètica | Que Technologies | VTT | Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) | Euroquality - Tinexta Group | Hypertech SA | NXTech AS | University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria | Grupo CEA - Cooperativa Elèctrica d'Alginet | Innovation Centre W.E.I.Z. | AIT Austrian Institute of Technology | PARAGON S.A.

Reflecting on the Success of Our Collaborative Final Event with HESTIA Project and Accept_H2020 at Sustainable Places Conference 2024! 🙌✨ 💡 Zoom on Session 3: 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗔, 𝗔𝗖𝗖𝗘𝗣𝗧 & 𝗦𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥 📅 Tuesday, September 24, 2024 | 14:00 – 15:30 This session explored the role of energy communities in achieving a smart energy transition. 🔄⚡ 🎤 Speaker Highlight: Christian Kunze, SENDER Project Manager from Smart Innovation Norway (Project coordinator), emphasized: ✅ The importance of renewable energy adoption ✅ Demand flexibility for a stable grid ✅ Community-driven energy trading The SENDER project’s proactive approach to demand response was a key focus, showcasing its contribution to a sustainable and flexible energy grid. 🌱 👏 This session was attended by #45 onsite and #21 online participants! 💼 Full Presentation: https://lnkd.in/eRP5cjPP #EnergyCommunities #SmartGrids #Flexibility #RenewableEnergy #EnergyTransition #SustainableLiving

Looking Back at the Success of Our Joint Final Event with HESTIA Project and Accept_H2020, Held During Sustainable Places Conference 2024!🙌✨ 💡Zoom on Session 2: 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆: 𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 HESTIA Project, Accept_H2020 & H2020 SENDER project💡 📅Tuesday, September 24, 2024 | 11:00 – 12:30 This session showcased the innovative renewable energy and demand response solutions driven by our sister projects! ⚡🌍 🎤 Speaker Highlight: Christian Kunze from Smart Innovation Norway discussed: ✅ Energy management for Renewable Energy Communities ✅ Engaging communities in demand response ✅ Successes in home automation technologies Key insights included project performance indicators, cost savings, and contributions to environmental sustainability. 🌿💰 #50 onsite and #26 online participants joined this enlightening discussion! #Innovation #SustainableEnergy #EnergyEfficiency #SmartGrids #Renewables #EUResearch

We are thrilled to announce the success of the Joint Final Event for the HESTIA Project, Accept_H2020, and H2020 SENDER project sister projects, held during Sustainable Places Conference 2024! 🙌✨ 💡 Zoom on Session 1: 𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗨𝗽 𝗨𝘀𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 📅 Tuesday, September 24, 2024 | 09:00 – 10:30 This session focused on enhancing user involvement in the energy transition, sharing best practices from the HESTIA Project, Accept_H2020, and H2020 SENDER project. 🚀 🎤 Speaker Highlight: Aniol Esquerra Alsius from Ecoserveis Cultura Energètica provided insights on: ✅ Engaging users effectively ✅ Overcoming barriers to adoption ✅ Aligning project timelines with evolving user needs The session attracted #50 onsite and #26 online participants, fostering a rich discussion on user engagement strategies. 🙋♂️🙋♀️ 💼 Full Presentation: https://lnkd.in/eRP5cjPP Stay tuned for more insights from the two other key sessions held during the event! 👇👇 #UserEngagement #EnergyTransition #Innovation #SustainabilityGoals #EnergyEfficiency #RenewableEnergy #Sustainability #SmartGrids #EnergyTransition #Decarbonization #SustainablePlaces2024 #EUResearch #NetZero

⚡️This summer, the Barcelona Provincial Council hosted a technical seminar focused on 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, featuring key topics such as: 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 and 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁! 👉https://lnkd.in/ePb46WaH We are proud to announce that the seminar included insights from the H2020 SENDER project, showcasing innovative approaches to energy sustainability. The best part? All related materials from the seminar are now available for you to explore! 📚✨ Don’t miss the opportunity to enhance your understanding of energy transition strategies. Check out the materials and join the conversation about creating a sustainable future! 👉https://lnkd.in/ewrjZRV4 #EnergyTransition #SENDER #Sustainability #H2020 #Barcelona #Electrification #DemandManagement

🌍 Big News from the H2020 SENDER project: New Insights Now Available! We are thrilled to announce the release of our latest deliverable, which presents a 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗿 𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 implemented across three pilot sites in 🇪🇸Spain, 🇦🇹Austria, and 🇫🇮Finland. 💼✨This report assesses the efficiency and effectiveness of various engagement methods—including workshops, social media campaigns, and events—structured into 🎉📣two principal campaigns: “𝗥𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀” and “𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁.” By analyzing participation rates, engagement levels, and the barriers overcome during implementation, we aim to provide valuable insights for replicating these strategies in diverse contexts. Key highlights of the report include: 📊 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘀: An evaluation of engagement strategies using indicators defined in our Pilot Guide (D7.2). 📚 𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗱: Insights gathered to inform future initiatives and foster demand response. 💡 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: Strategies for ensuring long-term user engagement beyond the initial campaigns. This work is a crucial part of the H2020 SENDER project, funded by the European Commission’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation program under grant agreement No. 957755. Learn more about the SENDER project at https://lnkd.in/g3dXZN7w Authors: Ecoserveis Cultura Energètica, Federica Giardina, Adrià Serarols Llorens, Aniol Esquerra Alsius Contributors: Gemma Llopis Ortiz (Grupo CEA - Cooperativa Elèctrica d'Alginet), Matti Aro (VTT), Gottfried Köberl (Innovation Centre W.E.I.Z.) #SENDER #UserEngagement #H2020 #Sustainability #Research #Innovation

🙌 What an edition! #SustainablePlaces2024 is just over, and we want to thank you for making this edition so special!✨ 👥 Around 400 participants in person and online, 60 workshops and paper sessions 🌿 We have seen the best research and solutions for our cities and buildings to meet the 2030 sustainability targets and create a net-zero environment thanks to the help of new technologies and digitalization. 🔎 Sustainable Places are tangible evidence of the effort EU institutions and organizations are making to decarbonise the built environment and optimize processes. 💡 The research presented here will be the future of industry and the best practice for local institutions, companies and decision-makers to meet their sustainability goals. Thanks to all speakers and projects to make your contribution to Sustainable Places We also thank our sponsors for their support in organizing a full event rich in activities. 📌 See you next year for #SustainablePlaces2025! Stay tuned for our next steps and news! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dYDBmhC #SP2024 was organised by: R2M Solution | Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) | R2M Solution France with the support of the Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR) Event sponsors: H2020 SENDER project | HESTIA Project | Accept_H2020 | Building Digital Twin Association | SmartSPIN | ArcelorMittal | SBA Luxembourg - Smart Buildings Alliance for Smart Cities #HorizonEU #HorizonEurope #LIFEprogramme #EUresearch #sustainability #buildingsector #smartbuildings #greenbuilding #Construction #renewableenergy #digitialisation #smartcities #Steel #LCA #circularity #smartdevice #greendeal #simulationmodels Sylvain Kubicki Zia Lennard, MBA Thomas Messervey Régis Decorme

🌍 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰! We are proud to have two of our brilliant researchers representing us at the Sustainable Places Conference! 🎉 🔬 Dr. Christian Kunze, Senior Researcher Energy Markets, presented the groundbreaking H2020 SENDER project – a next-generation solution to put consumers at the heart of the energy system, enabling smarter energy management and demand response. ⚡️ Learn more about the SENDER project: https://lnkd.in/dt7iV75s 🧠 Tamara Hajdu, Behavioural Scientist Social Innovation, showcased the Accept_H2020 project's 𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗿 𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆 and our innovative work on 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘀, helping local energy communities adopt digital tools to reduce dependency on fossil fuels and build a more sustainable future. 🌱 Learn more about the ACCEPT project: https://lnkd.in/diWDc5wU We’re excited about the valuable insights our team shared and look forward to seeing the impact these projects will have on the future of renewable energy and sustainability! 💡✨ #SustainablePlaces2024 #Innovation #SmartEnergy #Sustainability #EnergyTransition

📣 Sustainable Places has officially started! 🎉 Yesterday we launched #SustainablePlaces2024 after the Built4People Stakeholder Forum. An intense day where we could hear from many speakers the importance of working on the innovation of the building sector to achieve affordable and sustainable #housing in Europe thanks to pivotal funding programmes such as the LIFE Programme. For the #SP2024 Opening Ceremony, the speakers were 🔹Thomas Messervey, CEO of R2M Solution  🔹Sylvain Kubicki, Lead Research and Innovation Associate at Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) 🔹Hans Rhein, Head of LIFE Climate and Energy Unit - CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency  🔹Elke Moors, Building Digital Twin Association Managing Director,  🔹Renata Obiala, Head of Construction & Infrastructure Applications Dept. at ArcelorMittal Global R&D Esch 🔹Delphine Desgurse, Innovation Director -  IKO Real Estate and SBA Luxembourg - Smart Buildings Alliance for Smart Cities 🔹Sophie Dourlens-Quaranta Quarante, Managing Partner R2M Solution France The #Built4PeopleStakeholderForum was well-attended, featuring keynote speakers who highlighted the key drivers shaping the European Union's initiatives and the efforts of stakeholders engaged in building sector research. Ensuring affordable and sustainable housing is a pillar for the EU activities and innovation is crucial to pursue the green and energy transition in the EU. The EU Commission is committed to supporting the research sectors and the innovation that comes from the #EUresearch activities. It was an engaging event with significant speakers such as Massimo Garribba, Deputy Director General of DG ENER and Dirk Fransaer Director General a.i. LIST, and Paul CARTUYVELS, Executive Director of the French company Bouygues and President of the ECTP - European Construction and sustainable built environment Technology Platform Let #SustainablePlaces2024 begin and enjoy what the best the EU research can offer to meet the 2030 targets! #SP2024 is organised by: R2M Solution | Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) | R2M Solution France with the support of the Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR) Event sponsors: H2020 SENDER project | HESTIA Project | Accept_H2020 | Building Digital Twin Association | SmartSPIN | ArcelorMittal | SBA Luxembourg - Smart Buildings Alliance for Smart Cities

🌱 This week, our team is in Luxembourg at Sustainable Places Conference 2024, an event fostering collaboration among sustainability professionals. 💬 On day one, our coordinator, Smart Innovation Norway, represented by Christian Kunze, joined the “Innovative Solutions for Sustainable Energy” roundtable, representing the H2020 SENDER project, alongside HESTIA Project and Accept_H2020 projects (funded by the European Commission). The session highlighted 🔑key achievements and lessons learned in advancing renewable energy 🌞, smart home technologies 🏡, and demand response across Europe 🇪🇺. #SenderProject #Horizon2020 #EuropeanCollaboration #Sustainability #Innovation #EnergyTransition #GreenFuture