The DIGITISE project, funded under the Horizon Europe programme, concludes its first year with progress across key areas, establishing a foundation for advancing digital tools and citizen engagement in the energy transition.
Regarding the requirements analysis, architecture definition & verification framework for innovative services of the project, identification of business scenarios and use cases, as well as the definition of functional and non-functional requirements for system design has been described. Activities also included a preliminary analysis of social, economic, and behavioural barriers to implementation. Training sessions were conducted with demonstration partners to support user recruitment and facilitation. Deliverable 2.1 ‘DIGITISE End-User Requirements and Socio-Economic Analysis’ documented the findings from two cross-country surveys focused on local flexibility markets and balancing markets, contributing to the project’s understanding of technical and regulatory constraints.
In the first quarter of 2025, Energy Dialogues were carried out at four demonstration sites with approximately 100 participants. These dialogues contributed to the initial draft of the engagement strategy, which will be further developed during a workshop scheduled for late 2025 or early 2026. In parallel, technical work progressed in the areas of data management and interoperability, with efforts to evaluate data models across sectors such as energy, mobility, EV charging, and building control. Applications under development include tools for energy management optimisation, asset investment planning, and data-based assessment of residential building systems.
Further development is ongoing in the areas of digital twin modelling, aggregator portfolio management, and flexibility market integration. Tools under design include the Household Digital Twin, which supports cross-sector energy simulations, and a Flexibility Marketplace utilising blockchain and smart contracts to manage transactions. Demonstration partners have provided inventories of existing technical infrastructure, and discussions are underway to align demonstration activities with defined use cases and technical specifications. Coordination between demonstration and technology partners has been initiated to prepare for system integration and field testing in the next phase of the project.
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