Powering Real-World Change - Demonstration and Impact Assessment of DIGITISE Solutions

Work Package 6 (WP6) is essential to the DIGITISE project, focusing on deploying and evaluating advanced energy solutions across pilot sites. WP6 coordinates the integration and demonstration of these technologies, assessing their impact on energy efficiency, cost savings, and consumer engagement. Through collaboration with other work packages – particularly WP2 for impact evaluation, WP3 for data management, and WP4 & WP5 for system integration – WP6 ensures DIGITISE’s solutions are effectively tested and optimised for real-world conditions, paving the way for sustainable, data-driven energy management.

Spanish Pilot Site

Core Actions Driving Real-World Deployment and Impact of DIGITISE Solutions

WP6’s main activities are designed to ensure the successful deployment and assessment of DIGITISE solutions across pilot sites. These activities begin with ex-ante site surveys, which provide a comprehensive overview of each demo site’s physical and data assets, establishing a baseline and identifying any gaps to align the sites with DIGITISE’s technical goals. The setup of a Living Lab at METLEN’s Aspra Spitia site serves as a controlled testing ground for DIGITISE solutions, where initial trials highlight potential challenges and allow for solution optimisation. Additionally, WP6 coordinates the deployment of sensors, actuators, and gateways at each pilot site to enhance data collection and facilitate consumer participation in energy flexibility markets. By integrating this new equipment with existing legacy systems, WP6 ensures seamless communication and operational compatibility, creating a smooth pathway for deploying DIGITISE’s innovative technologies in real-world settings.

Irish Pilot Site

 The Vital Role of WP6 in Making DIGITISE Effective and Impactful

DIGITISE addresses the critical need for energy efficiency and flexible energy participation by deploying solutions that optimise energy usage while reducing environmental impact. WP6’s role in deploying and evaluating these solutions at pilot sites means DIGITISE’s technologies are not tested in isolation; they are assessed in real-world conditions, offering concrete insights into their viability, impact, and scalability. By enabling a deeper understanding of energy flexibility markets and consumer engagement, WP6 helps create a framework for sustainable, data-driven energy systems.

Overcoming Challenges in Real-World Demonstration

Setting up the Living Lab presents certain challenges, including establishing an accurate baseline, integrating DIGITISE solutions with existing infrastructure, and ensuring that testing environments replicate real-world conditions as closely as possible. The Lab’s initial evaluations will reveal strengths and areas for optimisation in the DIGITISE solutions, enabling adjustments before deployment at additional demonstration sites. These real-time insights ensure that DIGITISE solutions can be optimised and tailored to diverse environments.

Greek Pilot Site

Integrating Legacy Systems with New Technology

As DIGITISE solutions deploy sensors, actuators, and gateways across pilot sites, data availability is greatly enhanced. This enables real-time monitoring of consumer energy use, supporting automated participation in flexibility markets and creating the basis for responsive, optimised energy management. Integrating new equipment with existing legacy systems is crucial to ensure compatibility, allowing DIGITISE’s modern solutions to work alongside older infrastructure. This layered integration enables a smoother transition and facilitates efficient, scalable adoption across diverse energy setups.

How DIGITISE Empowers Energy Efficiency and Consumer Engagement?

DIGITISE’s key messages highlight its commitment to advancing energy efficiency and consumer engagement in real-world settings. By deploying innovative solutions across pilot sites, the project demonstrates how advanced technology can optimise energy use, reduce environmental impact, and create smarter, more sustainable energy systems. WP6 plays a crucial role in measuring these solutions’ performance, assessing energy efficiency, cost savings, and operational effectiveness to provide insights for scaling and broader adoption. Additionally, DIGITISE empowers consumers by facilitating their participation in energy flexibility markets, integrating seamlessly with existing infrastructure to support a dynamic, data-driven energy ecosystem.

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