NEWSLETTER #3🔋Empowering the Future: Discover the Latest from SENDER on Renewable Energy, Demand Response, and Smart Automation!

Are you interested in how ⚡️Renewable Energy Service Applications are reshaping Demand Response, Home Automation, and Convenience?

Dive into the latest updates from the SENDER project and discover what we’ve been working on over the past six months. Funded by 🇪🇺 CINEA – European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency, SENDER uses co-creation processes to develop Consumer Engagement in designing energy services and in providing more Renewable Energies to meet the energy demand.

Our Achievements in the Past Six Months

In June 2024, the SENDER project made a significant impact at the 1st International Conference on Net-Zero Built Environment, held from June 19-21. Our project coordinator, Smart Innovation Norway, delivered a compelling presentation on “Citizen engagement and co-creation in a net-zero built environment transition.” This talk highlighted the challenges and best practices drawn from EU-funded projects, offering insights into future directions for achieving net-zero goals. Read more

We are excited to announce that the SENDER project has advanced to the demonstration phase, marking a major milestone. Our team has completed the final integration, testing, and fine-tuning of demand response services, which are now being implemented at pilot sites. These activities are tailored to specific household capacities and use case scenarios, showcasing our commitment to practical, real-world solutions. Read more

Looking ahead, we’re thrilled to invite you to Sustainable Places 2024. This event, taking place from September 23-25, will see SENDER join forces with the HESTIA and ACCEPT projects. Our joint final event will feature presentations and workshops focusing on user engagement, innovative solutions, and energy communities. Be sure to tune in for our live stream, presented by our partners Smart Innovation Norway and Ecoserveis. [Read more](#)

In addition, a notable publication from CRS4 has been released in Solar Energy (Volume 279). This study evaluates the economic value of ECMWF EPS-based forecasting methods for photovoltaic power generation. By comparing deterministic-to-probabilistic (D2P) and probabilistic-to-probabilistic (P2P) methods, the study introduces a novel metric for assessing cost-loss ratios and underscores the benefits of EPS-based forecasting. Read more

We are also excited to share our latest publication from ENLIT Europe 2023. Titled “Project SENDER: Turning Energy Consumers into Collaborators,” this paper delves into how SENDER is revolutionizing the energy sector, highlighting our innovative approach to engaging consumers and fostering collaboration. Read more

On April 16th, our Finnish project partner, VTT, hosted a local webinar on the SENDER project. The event, organized by two local energy counseling organizations, was aimed at households interested in electricity markets and demand response. VTT’s presentation, delivered by Matti Aro, provided valuable insights into our project’s progress and innovations. Read more

Our project coordinator also took the stage at the ISGAN (International Smart Grid Action Network) Webinar, where Smart Innovation Norway showcased their work on “Consumer Empowerment for Demand Response Programs.” This presentation focused on the role of aggregators in digitalized power systems, highlighting the importance of consumer empowerment in demand response initiatives.

Newsletter produced by Euroquality with contributions from SENDER project partners.