On April 20th and 21st, the General Assembly of the Hypergryd Project took place in Stockholm. It has been two intense days since we shared the project progresses, some challenges that may lead to delays in some activities, and we successfully closed some of the problems. Now that we finalized…
The University of Edinburgh is one of the largest and most successful universities in the UK with an international reputation as a centre of academic excellence. The School of Engineering is one of the largest in the University of Edinburgh, comprising approx. 140 academic staff, 1,700 undergraduate, 180 taught postgraduate…
As you know, HYBRIS is a 4-year project that aims to optimize hybrid electrical energy storage Systems for use in microgrid Applications. HYBRIS is focused on the design and characterization of novel hybrid energy storage Systems and power electronics, and their Integration into the grid. The consortium combines expertise in…
NEON aims to improve the quality and life of European communities through the incorporation of next-generation integrated energy services. These services would unlock the potential of building energy efficiency, renewable energy sources and storage, and flexibility services. Successful integration depends on creating strong synergies between grid stakeholders, services providers, and…
Last month the first REACT Workshop was held in La Réunion, one of the follower islands. It was organized by our colleagues from the ENERGY-Lab, Dominique Grondin and Michel Benne, which belongs to the Université de La Réunion. This workshop was held in the Regional Authority headquarters in Saint-Denis. 36 people attended…
When it comes to establishing a citizen energy community, everyone counts. We want the EU Neon Project to be a project by and for everyone. Also, for middle-aged people. That’s why we want to ask them what renewable energy generation and storage in buildings means to them. Regarding generation “I…
The Mayor of Carloforte, Stefano Rombi, answers to our questions. Thanks Stefano for your commitment. 1. As Mayor of Carloforte, how would you describe the current energy situation on the island? What are your ambitions and urban planning tools in place towards the energy transition? The Island of San Pietro is…
CNR ITAE is part of the Italian National Research Council. Research focuses on energy technologies related to the storage, utilisation, and conversion of thermal and electrical energy, the integration of renewable energies into energy systems, and hydrogen production, storage, and utilisation. Valeria Palomba graduated in Materials Engineering at the University…
When forming a citizen energy community, we must consider that there can be a heterogeneous group of users. Among them are the elderly people. They are generally interested in convenient and cheap forms of energy. Sometimes they are overwhelmed by the whole energy market and new technologies. We want Neon…
The Institute for Advanced Energy Technologies (ITAE) was established in Messina in 1980 by the National Council of Research (CNR), the main Italian research public organization. ITAE has long experience in environmentally friendly production, storage and use of energy, and has been contributing to development and penetration of technologies related…
Rasmus Grip works for Ranotor, a small power and heat generation start-up. Tech. Lic. Analytical mechanics. Formerly as a self-employed engineering consultant. The former project leader of the SAABS steam engine for vehicles founds Ranotor AB. A reciprocating piston engine is a better type of expander than a steam turbine…
The Domaine de la Source is a luxury residence of 25 apartments deployed in the Nordic ski resort of Villard de Lans. The building is equipped with a 45 kW peak solar roof and the production of heating and domestic hot water is centralized and produced by heat pumps and…
