Discover Our Latest Publication from ENLIT Europe 2023: SENDER’s Innovative Approach to Energy Transition!

From November 28 to 30, 2023, the SENDER project proudly showcased its groundbreaking work at the ENLIT Europe 2023 event, held at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles (Pavilion 7 – Entrance A2). This international forum, focusing on all aspects of the energy agenda, provided an excellent platform for our team to connect with energy investors and stakeholders.

We are excited to announce the release of our new publication, featured as part of the ENLIT Europe 2023 event. The publication, titled “Project SENDER: Turning energy consumers into collaborators”, delves into how SENDER is transforming the energy landscape.

Key Highlights of the Publication:

• Consumer Empowerment: SENDER emphasizes the shift from reactive to proactive demand response, engaging consumers directly in co-creation processes. This approach enhances home automation and demand response mechanisms, tailored to customer preferences.

• Innovative Solutions: The project explores proactive strategies to enhance grid flexibility and efficiency, including improved load forecasts and increased integration of renewable energy sources.

• Comprehensive Objectives: SENDER aims to develop innovative demand response mechanisms, deploy digital twins for household flexibility, and create new business models that benefit both consumers and grid operators.

• Overcoming Challenges: The publication addresses political, economic, social, technological, environmental, and legal challenges. It discusses strategies such as on-bill financing, effective communication, and regulatory simplification to overcome these hurdles.

• Author Insights: The publication is authored by Dr. Michael Schmidthaler, a professor at Upper Austria University of Applied Sciences, and Martin Eder, a master’s student and research assistant. Their expertise in energy research and demand response provides valuable insights into the project’s innovative approaches.

Turning energy consumers into collaborators

This publication underscores SENDER’s commitment to advancing the energy sector through collaboration and innovation. It is a testament to our collective efforts to shape the future of energy service applications.

For more information about EU-funded projects, visit the EU Projects Zone, Energy Projects Directory, and Energy Projects Podcast. Discover how SENDER is unlocking new potentials for grid flexibility and sustainability.

Stay tuned for more updates and insights from the SENDER project as we continue to drive the energy transition forward.

About the Authors

Dr. Michael Schmidthaler is a professor at the Upper Austria University of Applied Sciences. After completing his doctorate with distinction in 2013 at the JKU Linz, Schmidthaler worked in industry and research institutions. He currently leads the energy research projects Serve-U and Vehicle-to-grid-to-market and is task leader in the EU-Horzion2020 project SENDER.

Martin Eder, BA is a master’s student and research assistant at the Upper Austria University of Applied Sciences. He is research assisting in various energy research projects focussing on demand response, consumer interaction and platform development.