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Energy sharing Wallonia (SPW)

The project concerning energy sharing and energy communities in Wallonia aims at establishing a facilitating framework for citizens. The framework is designed:to provide effective and comprehensive assistance to project leaders in the creation of energy community and sharing activities, andto deliver accessible and multifunctional learning tools.In this project Th!nk E is engaged in providing assistance to several stakeholders through a Helpdesk. For the facilitating framework, Th!nk E is responsible for the communication aspects. The key is to provide clear information to a wide range of stakeholders. The project aims to be clear and inclusive.

Belgian Project / Complex content made sexy / Enabling framework

Energiedelen Vlaanderen for KCVS (Kenniscentrum Vlaamse Steden)

Energiedelen Vlaanderen delineates the challenges for cities and municipalities when it comes to implementing energy sharing within apartment buildings. This study, done for KCVS (Kenniscentrum Vlaamse Steden), explores the different possibilities of sharing energy between residents.

Belgian Project / Complex content made sexy / Enabling framework / Guidance, modelling and optimisation

BIDC

The BIDC project seeks to contribute to the future of bipolar DC grids. It does this by helping set up a nanogrid in Energyville (Genk, Belgium) where different elements such as a battery and DC/DC charger can be tested.Tests on DC grid stability and potential hazards (such as arching) are also being conducted. In addition, BIDC project contributes to the modification and updating of the grid code ensuring it is ready for future use of DC grids

Belgian Project / Complex content made sexy / Trainings

Every1: Enable eVeryone's Engagemet in the eneRgY transitiON

Every1 makes a detailed and data-informed assessment to understand the needs, barriers, and readiness level of different actors such as DSOs, cities, (future) connected active consumers, energy communities or potential new entrants, and local/regional authorities in local ecosystems to use digital solutions. Based on this assessment, specific learning paths and dedicated co-created information, engagement, and bespoke capacity building material will be delivered. Targeted guidance on optimisation of ecosystem operation will be developed. Ecosystems will be provided with and engaged in communication and dissemination activities in their local language, guided and supported in developing learning paths, as well as on how to use and adapt the engagement and capacity building material for wider uptake and continued use after the project.

Complex content made sexy / Enabling framework / EU project / Guidance, modelling and optimisation / Trainings

Smart Cities Marketplace (DG ENER)

The Smart Cities Marketplace plays an important role in speeding up the green transition of cities in Europe by improving citizens’ quality of life, increasing the competitiveness of European cities and industry as well as reaching European energy and climate targets.

It complements current EU efforts such as RePowerEU with a complete catalogue of offers such as calls for free technical assistance, 1-to-1-consultancy services for city-led consortia close to the financing stage, financing masterclasses and a fine-tuned matchmaking for the financing of urban projects and intensified partnerships with other EU initiatives, such as the Covenant of Mayors, Scalable Cities, CIVITAS, Living-in.eu.

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For general queries, you can use info@smartcitiesmarketplace.eu to get in touch. For specific questions, you can use our helpdesk.

Complex content made sexy / Enabling framework / EU project / Technical assistance

Energy sharing in the City of Antwerp

The Flemish government published in February 2021 a draft decree amending the Flemish Energy Decree, partially transposing the EU Directive 2018/2001 on renewable energy and renewable energy communities. Following its publication, the City of Antwerp wished to investigate whether and under which conditions a positive business case can be worked out for the joint production and sharing of renewable energy in various types of apartment buildings.
Together with Witteveen+Bos, Th!nk E performed a technical and financial analysis of different generic concepts for sharing of renewable energy within apartment buildings. Th!nk E worked specifically on simulating different energy sharing scenarios using advanced simulation tools, while making sure the results of the simulations are translated into clear and concrete conclusions for various stakeholders.
The result of the analysis is an advisory report (in Dutch).

Complex content made sexy / Enabling framework / Belgian Project / Guidance, modelling and optimisation

ENCLUDE - Energy Citizens For Inclusive Decarbonisation

ENCLUDE is a Horizon2020 multi partner project aiming to define, contextualise and integrate the concept of energy citizenship into decision making processes.
During ENCLUDE, we will rethink and redesign engagement processes between government, business, civil society organisations and citizens for a decarbonised future for and with all.
To achieve these goals, the project benefits from the inclusive and trans-disciplinary research framework of the partners. Here, Th!nk E takes the lead in contextualising the emergence and consolidation of energy citizenship.

Complex content made sexy / Enabling framework / EU project

Clean Energy for EU Islands Secretariat

Welcome to the 2nd phase of the Clean Energy for EU Islands Secretariat! While big nations and corporates announce their net-zero ambitions, the Secretariat continues the work of its predecessor to demonstrate the importance of island decarbonisation. Visit euislands.eu to learn more about the Secretariat's objectives!

Complex content made sexy / Enabling framework / EU project / Guidance, modelling and optimisation / Technical assistance

Smart Cities Information System

The Smart Cities Information System is a contract for DG ENER in which a group of European entities supports city transition projects. Th!nk E is active in several engagement and outreaching activities and delivered a number of booklets explaining complex technologies and concepts, providing in-depth insights and summarising lessons learned from previous and ongoing implementations.

Complex content made sexy / Enabling framework / EU project

DECIDE H2020 project

DECIDE is a H2020 project, composed and coordinated by Th!nk E and focussing on setting up new and maturing existing energy communities, as well as rolling out large scale collective purchase actions. A key focus is on the user: understanding user categorisation with the connected variations in communication needs and decision triggers.

Complex content made sexy / Enabling framework / EU project / Guidance, modelling and optimisation

ROLECS: Roll Out of Local Energy Communities

ROLECS is an interdisciplinary project where user engagement and communication is combined with engineering tools and real-life testing. The focus is on the potential and limitations of energy communities in Flanders and the assessment of the impact of a wide scale roll out of energy communities. Th!nk E coordinates the project and contributes to the analysis.

Belgian Project / Complex content made sexy / Enabling framework / Guidance, modelling and optimisation / Living Lab

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