Work plan outline

working Packages

The project involves partners from Malta, Greece, Poland, Italy, and Germany, with each partner contributing their unique expertise to address the critical challenges of the energy transition.

WP1: System Conceptualization and Regulatory Framework

This work package involves developing a detailed ICT architecture and establishing a comprehensive regulatory framework to support interoperability and facilitate seamless energy and flexibility exchanges within and across energy communities.

Deliverable 1.1 :

FlexBIT Architecture blueprint
Deliverable 1.2:

Current Regulatory Framework for Interoperability

Coordinator: Electrum (Poland)

Duration: 14 months

WP2: Technological Development, Interoperability and Data Management

This work package focuses on developing innovative solutions for energy and flexibility exchange, including horizontal and vertical exchanges, and enhancing the system’s interoperability with existing energy community platforms. It addresses technical challenges related to data exchange, security, and privacy, establishing robust protocols and standards for data management. Key activities include refining all FlexBIT functionalities and creating blockchain-based mechanisms for transparent and secure energy transactions and sustainability in industrial and tertiary processes. It also addresses the development of novel technologies for energy conversion from hydrogen (HT-PEM fuel cells), considering also the system, through detailed multiphysics modeling through validation with experimental data and digital twins for system simulation and control.

Deliverable 2.1 :

Development Report on Energy Exchange Mechanisms
Deliverable 2.2:

Advanced Forecasting Tools – Report + Code
Deliverable 2.3:

Data Management and Security Protocols – Report + deployment

Coordinator: UniPA (Italy)

Duration: 12 months

WP3: Pilot Projects and Demonstrators

This work package focuses on implementing and testing the FlexBIT solutions across all demonstrator sites. The objectives are to demonstrate the FlexBIT platform’s operability, scalability, and ability to enhance RES integration and sustainability within diverse energy community typologies, also considering hydrogen as a clean energy vector. WP3 will assess the operational performance, providing critical feedback for further refinement. Through WP3, FlexBIT aims to showcase the tangible benefits of its innovative energy and flexibility exchange and management system, paving the way for broader adoption and impact.

Deliverable 3.1 :

Pilot Implementation Report
Deliverable 3.2:

Demonstrator Validation Results

Coordinator: NMS (Italy)

Duration: 9 months

WP4: Impact Assessment and Scalability Analysis

This work package aims to quantify the benefits of the implemented solutions and technologies, such as reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, energy cost savings for end-users, and increased integration of renewable energy sources. The analysis will explore the platform’s ability to adapt and expand, ensuring its applicability to a wider range of energy communities and markets. WP4 is dedicated to providing evidence-based insights that showcase the value of the FlexBIT project to stakeholders, highlighting its contributions to the clean energy transition and readiness for large-scale deployment

Deliverable 4.1 :

Environmental Impact Assessment Report
Deliverable 4.2:

Economic and Social Impact Report

Coordinator: CERTH (Greece)

Duration: 10 months

WP5: Dissemination and Communication

This work package focuses on communicating the FlexBIT results and developed innovations to a wide audience, including industry stakeholders, policymakers, academic communities, and the general public. The primary aim is to raise awareness of the project’s achievements, foster engagement with potential users and collaborators, and facilitate the uptake of FlexBIT’s technologies and methodologies. Activities under WP6 include publishing findings in reputable scientific journals, presenting at international conferences, and organizing workshops and webinars, as well as utilizing FlexBIT’s website and social media

Deliverable 5.1 :

Dissemination activities in social media, workshops, and conferences
Deliverable 5.2:

Final Dissemination Report

Coordinator: IFF (Germany)

Duration: 30 months

WP6: Reporting and CETP Knowledge Community

The work package focuses on reporting project developments to stakeholders, including national funding bodies and the CETP knowledge community. WP7 aims to engage with industry experts, researchers, and practitioners through the CETP Knowledge Community online platform and interactive face-to-face events. Key activities include active participation in the CETP Knowledge Community Mutual Learning activities, creating 26 synergies among all projects funded under Call Management 02 (Energy system flexibility: renewable production, storage, and system integration), contributing to the creation of a community of international experts, and exploiting the FlexBIT results. WP7’s objectives include enhancing the project’s visibility, encouraging the exchange of ideas and best practices, and disseminating the solutions developed by FlexBIT.

Deliverable 6.1 :

Annual Reporting
Deliverable 6.2:

Final reporting
Deliverable 6.3:

Public abstract of the main results at the project´s end

Coordinator: IFF (Germany)

Duration: 30 months

WP7: Project Monitoring and Management

Work Package 7 involves coordinating the efforts of all project partners, managing resources efficiently, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and governance frameworks. Key responsibilities include facilitating communication among project partners and stakeholders, managing risks, ensuring quality assurance, and reporting on project progress to funding bodies. The goal of WP7 is to ensure the smooth execution of the project, proactively addressing any challenges to achieve the desired outcomes.

Deliverable 7.1 :

Project Management and Coordination plan
Deliverable 7.2:

Year reports
Deliverable 7.3:

Final Project summary report

Coordinator: IFF (Germany)

Duration: 30 months