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by EDDIE

MUNICH, June 19, 2024 - The EMPower_energy Europe conference was held at the ICM München, where experts and industry leaders gathered to discuss the future of the energy sector, with a special focus on consumer-centric market design. This innovative approach is seen as crucial in driving the green and digital transition.

The highlight of the conference was a session led by Laurent Schmitt, a renowned expert in energy data sharing. Schmitt's talk centered on creating interoperable and secure systems for energy data exchange. He emphasized the importance of robust data flows and effective communication between distributed energy resources (DERs), market participants, and the system at large.

The session took place from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM in Room 13A and addressed critical topics such as the challenges and opportunities in managing energy data to ensure a smooth and efficient transition to renewable energy sources.

For more details on the conference and future events, visit: EM Power

by EDDIE

The European Sustainable Energy Week, held on June 13, 2024, at Martin's Hotel in Brussels, marked a significant stride towards advancing energy data interoperability and sovereignty across Europe. The event, titled "Interoperability and Sovereignty: Sharing a European Energy Data Space," was headlined by esteemed speaker Laurent Schmitt, who is renowned for his expertise in smart energy and data spaces.

The afternoon began with a compelling keynote delivered by a representative from the European Commission, who detailed the pressing data needs across various sectors, emphasizing the importance of a unified approach to managing and leveraging energy data. The insights provided set a foundational tone for the discussions that followed, highlighting both current challenges and potential solutions within the European energy sector.

A panel discussion featured representatives from leading energy data space projects and members of the smart energy expert working group. These industry leaders delved into the intricacies of current projects, sharing their progress and the collaborative efforts underway to enhance data sharing and governance frameworks. Key topics included the establishment of common data standards, ensuring robust data security, and fostering an environment conducive to innovation and efficiency in energy management.

The event also served as a networking platform, where participants engaged with experts to discuss future trends, technological advancements, and policy impacts on the energy data ecosystem. The discussions underscored the collective aim to not only meet the current energy needs but also to anticipate future demands in an increasingly digital and interconnected landscape.

The European Sustainable Energy Week's focus on "Interoperability and Sovereignty: Sharing a European Energy Data Space" was a clarion call to action for policymakers, technologists, and industry stakeholders. It reinforced the critical need for a collaborative approach to harness the potential of energy data, ensuring Europe remains at the forefront of sustainable energy innovation.

Participants left the event equipped with deeper insights and a clearer understanding of the steps necessary to advance the European energy data space, poised to contribute actively to Europe's green and digital transformation.

by EDDIE

For the past three semesters, the EDDIE project has been pivotal for Computer Science students enrolled in two courses at the University of Vienna: "Foundations of Networked Systems" and "Cooperative Systems." These courses exemplify the fruitful synergy between research and education. In the practical parts of the courses, the students work on a real-life use case provided by project EDDIE dealing with downloading energy data as an energy consumer or producer and programming a decision-making end-user dashboard. The course concept was developed by the course lecturer and EDDIE’s project coordinator Dr. Oliver Hödl together with the technical coordinator of EDDIE Georg Hartner.

by EDDIE

We are excited to share the highlights of our recent participation at Enlit 2023, an influential event that brought together industry leaders, innovators, and experts from around the world. Held in Paris from 28.11.2023 to 30.11.2023, Enlit 2023 provided a unique platform for us to showcase our latest advancements and connect with like-minded professionals.

During the event, our team had the opportunity to engage in insightful discussions on the latest trends, challenges, and innovations. We were particularly inspired by the diverse perspectives shared by industry leaders, and the collaborative spirit that permeated the entire conference.

Our booth at Enlit 2023 was a hub of activity, where we had the chance to present our cutting-edge solutions, products, and services. The positive feedback and interactions with attendees reaffirmed the value of our contributions to the industry, and we are grateful for the opportunity to connect with so many passionate individuals.

As we reflect on our experience at Enlit 2023, we are energized and motivated to continue pushing the boundaries of innovation in our field. We extend our sincere thanks to everyone who visited our booth, attended our presentations, and contributed to the vibrant atmosphere at the event.

Stay tuned for more updates on the exciting developments.

by EDDIE

Great news - on November 8th Council and Parliament reach a provisional agreement on eID. We take the chance to highlight the importance of this step and the role of identification and authentication as a very important pillar on the way to a digital single market and an integrated participative energy system.

More and more new market roles are using electronic services and data communication related to the energy networks. Energy service providers other European countries, energy communities and other organizations need to participate in energy market communication in order to fulfill their responsibilities. Increasingly complex tasks have to be performed simultaneously by different energy industry institutions and applications. Each of these systems faces the challenge of identifying these actors - natural persons as well as companies - reliably and securely. In addition, under European law, it is mandatory to make it available to authorized third parties from other member states.

Project EDDIE Team takes these recent developments as a trigger to highlight the importance and the potential of EIDAS/eIDs for a participative and digital energy landscape. We recommend data-sharing infrastructure operators to take a closer look into the benefits of integrating eID as a means for identifying and authenticating final customers and market parties.

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by EDDIE

During European Sustainable Energy Week, Laurent Schmitt, the Head of Utilities & European Developments at dcbel had the opportunity to conduct an interview. He enthusiastically shared the captivating vision driving Project EDDIE.

Schmitt, a dedicated advocate for sustainable energy solutions, unveiled the practical approach embraced by the EDDIE team as they strive to access vital data for their groundbreaking project. At its core, EDDIE envisions itself as a decentralized, distributed, and open-source data ecosystem for energy information. Schmitt clarified, "Our journey begins with a pragmatic choice... starting with readily available data, specifically smart metering data."

Watch the entire interview under the link.

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