4tunaTES
Home / EU Projects / 4tunaTES For Tunable Thermochemical Energy Storage 4TunaTES addresses one of the key barriers to the energy transition: the lack of flexible, long-term and loss-free heat storage solutions to support renewable energy integration. The project develops a breakthrough Thermo-Chemical Energy Storage (TCES) technology that is adaptable to multiple applications and temperature ranges, drastically reducing development costs and accelerating market uptake. By combining advanced materials, flexible system design and electricity-adapted thermodynamic cycles, 4TunaTES unlocks the potential of thermal energy storage for domestic and beyond, with strong relevance for the built environment. Motivation & Impact Role of R2M 4TunaTES delivers a flexible TCES prototype for domestic use by developing tunable thermochemical materials, highly adaptable heat-exchanging components, and innovative system architectures designed for variable thermal demand. This integrated approach enables long-term, compact and efficient heat storage, overcoming the application-specific limitations of current TCES solutions. Expected impacts: High heat storage density (≥200 kWh/m³ at system level) with constant power output Efficient use of low- and ultra-low-temperature heat (40–80°C), including waste heat Reduced R&D and deployment costs (up to –90%) through technology flexibility Support to renewable energy integration and decarbonisation of the built environment R2M Solution leads exploitation and market-oriented activities, supporting the transition from research to real-world application through: Market and value-chain analysis for flexible TCES technologies Identification of priority use cases and application scenarios (with focus on buildings) Definition of exploitation strategies and business models for project outcomes Support to partners in aligning technical developments with market needs and policy drivers 4TunaTES delivers a flexible TCES prototype for domestic use by developing tunable thermochemical materials, highly adaptable heat-exchanging components, and innovative system architectures designed for variable thermal demand. This integrated approach enables long-term, compact and efficient heat storage, overcoming the application-specific limitations of current TCES solutions. Expected impacts: High heat storage density (≥200 kWh/m³ at system level) with constant power output Efficient use of low- and ultra-low-temperature heat (40–80°C), including waste heat Reduced R&D and deployment costs (up to –90%) through technology flexibility Support to renewable energy integration and decarbonisation of the built environment R2M Solution leads exploitation and market-oriented activities, supporting the transition from research to real-world application through: Market and value-chain analysis for flexible TCES technologies Identification of priority use cases and application scenarios (with focus on buildings) Definition of exploitation strategies and business models for project outcomes Support to partners in aligning technical developments with market needs and policy drivers Visit the website Funding Scheme: Horizon Europe Project manager Related EU projects
D-SMART
Home / EU Projects / Dsmart Digitalisation for Smart Monitoring, Assessment, Readiness and Technology – Realizzazione di un hub digitale SRI per Regione Lombardia The D-SMART project was created to establish a digital hub in the Lombardy Region dedicated to the Smart Readiness Indicator (SRI), responding to the European EPBD IV directive for the decarbonization of the building stock. The goal is to guide the transformation of buildings into intelligent and dynamic entities. Through the use of automatic and intelligent controls in buildings and integration with BIM and BMS systems, the project develops innovative methodological tools and a regional database to measure and classify the smart readiness of public and private buildings. The results will converge into a Digital One-Stop-Shop, an access point that will allow stakeholders to benefit from advanced services for energy efficiency, anticipating the European regulatory obligations scheduled for 2027. Motivation & Impact Role of R2M The new Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) imposes a rapid evolution of the construction sector towards sustainability and digitalization, making the adoption of common metrics like the Smart Readiness Indicator (SRI) urgent. The D-SMART project responds to this strategic challenge by bridging the current gap in Italy and equipping Lombardy with the necessary tools to assess building intelligence, improve living comfort, and optimize consumption, transforming real estate assets into connected and efficient ones. Key impacts and expected results: Activation of a Digital One-Stop-Shop for centralized access to data and services. Creation of a database with SRI benchmarks based on over 350 SRI assessments. Advanced integration between SRI indicators, Building Management Systems (BMS), and BIM models. Analysis of the increase in market value of properties thanks to the certification of their “intelligence”. Definition of guidelines to support policy makers in the regulatory adoption of the SRI. R2M Solution plays a central and strategic role within the D-SMART consortium: Project Coordinator: Overall, administrative, and technical management of the partnership. Conducting SRI assessments and managing the database with results and strategic information. One-Stop-Shop Development: Realization of the digital platform for access to SRI services. 3D Visualization: Development of immersive models to visualize SRI results within navigable virtual environments. Certification Integration: Definition of methodologies to correlate SRI with sustainability protocols such as LEED, WELL, and BREEAM. European and National Bridge: Connecting local activities with the initiatives and working groups of the European Commission and at the national level regarding SRI. The new Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) imposes a rapid evolution of the construction sector towards sustainability and digitalization, making the adoption of common metrics like the Smart Readiness Indicator (SRI) urgent. The D-SMART project responds to this strategic challenge by bridging the current gap in Italy and equipping Lombardy with the necessary tools to assess building intelligence, improve living comfort, and optimize consumption, transforming real estate assets into connected and efficient ones. Key impacts and expected results: Activation of a Digital One-Stop-Shop for centralized access to data and services. Creation of a database with SRI benchmarks based on over 350 SRI assessments. Advanced integration between SRI indicators, Building Management Systems (BMS), and BIM models. Analysis of the increase in market value of properties thanks to the certification of their “intelligence”. Definition of guidelines to support policy makers in the regulatory adoption of the SRI. R2M Solution plays a central and strategic role within the D-SMART consortium: Project Coordinator: Overall, administrative, and technical management of the partnership. Conducting SRI assessments and managing the database with results and strategic information. One-Stop-Shop Development: Realization of the digital platform for access to SRI services. 3D Visualization: Development of immersive models to visualize SRI results within navigable virtual environments. Certification Integration: Definition of methodologies to correlate SRI with sustainability protocols such as LEED, WELL, and BREEAM. European and National Bridge: Connecting local activities with the initiatives and working groups of the European Commission and at the national level regarding SRI. Visita il sito Funding Scheme: Regione Lombardia, Programma Regionale Fesr 2021-2027, Asse 1 – “Un’Europa Più Competitiva E Intelligente”, Bando “Collabora & Innova” Project manager Related EU projects
Iconic
Home / EU Projects / Iconic Innovative Communities On Neutral Islands for Climate ICONIC is a forward-looking project designed to enhance energy independence, climate neutrality, and sustainable development in rural and island communities across Europe. The project responds to current challenges empowering local governance and citizens to lead the climate transition through social and technical innovations. These innovations are tested through real-world pilot demonstrations in rural islands across Europe where the project works closely with local stakeholders: Berchidda, La Graciosa and Aran Islands Motivation & Impact Role of R2M The Main impact of ICONIC are: Climate Leadership & Energy Independence: Achieving 100% Climate Neutrality: ICONIC empowers islands to become energy-independent hubs, creating their own clean, self-generated power systems to meet climate goals and drastically reduce reliance on fossil fuels. Revitalization & Community Strength: Reversing Depopulation: By fostering stronger community ties, creating local, sustainable jobs, and enhancing overall wellbeing, ICONIC transforms rural islands into attractive, resilient places to live and work. Pioneering Cross-European Solutions: A Blueprint for Innovation: We are delivering cutting-edge technological, social, and organizational solutions for climate neutrality and biodiversity, establishing a replicable model applicable across Europe’s diverse climatic and geographical zones. R2M IT Role: Scenario Architect: Developing customized, high-impact Decarbonization Scenarios for the pilot sites, ensuring the transition to net-zero is effective and achievable. Local Catalyst: Providing direct, hands-on support to the Berchidda municipality, transforming abstract climate goals into concrete, implementable action plans for sustainable governance and energy independence. The Main impact of ICONIC are: Climate Leadership & Energy Independence: Achieving 100% Climate Neutrality: ICONIC empowers islands to become energy-independent hubs, creating their own clean, self-generated power systems to meet climate goals and drastically reduce reliance on fossil fuels. Revitalization & Community Strength: Reversing Depopulation: By fostering stronger community ties, creating local, sustainable jobs, and enhancing overall wellbeing, ICONIC transforms rural islands into attractive, resilient places to live and work. Pioneering Cross-European Solutions: A Blueprint for Innovation: We are delivering cutting-edge technological, social, and organizational solutions for climate neutrality and biodiversity, establishing a replicable model applicable across Europe’s diverse climatic and geographical zones. R2M IT Role: Scenario Architect: Developing customized, high-impact Decarbonization Scenarios for the pilot sites, ensuring the transition to net-zero is effective and achievable. Local Catalyst: Providing direct, hands-on support to the Berchidda municipality, transforming abstract climate goals into concrete, implementable action plans for sustainable governance and energy independence. Visit the webste Funding Scheme: Horizon Project manager Related EU projects
Estelar
Home / EU Projects / Estelar Effective Substation TEchnoLogies for Advanced viRtualization The ESTELAR project aims to modernize Europe’s power grids by focusing on the virtualization of substations. This is essential for securely integrating more renewable energy sources and making the entire grid infrastructure more resilient and sustainable, accelerating the transition to a climate-neutral economy. ESTELAR builds on three innovative pillars: developing advanced communication strategies, creating a robust computational framework for efficient data handling, and designing the transformative Digital Substation of the Future. These cutting-edge technologies will be rigorously tested and validated in two specialized Laboratories located in Spain and The Netherlands, to enable realistic and controlled testing, ensuring the technologies are fully refined and ready for broader implementation. Motivation & Impact Role of R2M The ESTELAR project addresses the slow pace of digitalization in power grid substations, which is critical for the energy transition and achieving climate neutrality. It develops and validates virtualization technologies, advanced communications, and computing frameworks for the Digital Substation of the Future (DSoF) to create a more resilient, efficient, and secure electricity grid. The project is expected to deliver the following impacts: Increase energy efficiency in distribution and transmission grids by an estimated 10-15% reduction in transmission losses, leading to an estimated reduction in GHG emissions by up to 20% in operational substations. • Higher penetration of renewable energy sources by up to 30%. Enhanced grid resilience by reducing downtime and response to grid disturbances by 40%. Improved electrification of electrical grids and substations, enabling the grid to handle up to a 50% increase in load. Data-driven decision making allowing for energy consumption efficiency improvement by 25%. Enhanced power grid cybersecurity, aiming to reduce cybersecurity incidents by 50%. Designs and implements the overall Communication, Dissemination, and Exploitation strategy and plan. Leads the identification and management of Key Exploitable Results (KERs) and the development of business models. Coordinates networking and synergies with other projects and initiatives. Leads the Techno-economic and environmental analysis of the project results The ESTELAR project addresses the slow pace of digitalization in power grid substations, which is critical for the energy transition and achieving climate neutrality. It develops and validates virtualization technologies, advanced communications, and computing frameworks for the Digital Substation of the Future (DSoF) to create a more resilient, efficient, and secure electricity grid. The project is expected to deliver the following impacts: Increase energy efficiency in distribution and transmission grids by an estimated 10-15% reduction in transmission losses, leading to an estimated reduction in GHG emissions by up to 20% in operational substations. • Higher penetration of renewable energy sources by up to 30%. Enhanced grid resilience by reducing downtime and response to grid disturbances by 40%. Improved electrification of electrical grids and substations, enabling the grid to handle up to a 50% increase in load. Data-driven decision making allowing for energy consumption efficiency improvement by 25%. Enhanced power grid cybersecurity, aiming to reduce cybersecurity incidents by 50%. Designs and implements the overall Communication, Dissemination, and Exploitation strategy and plan. Leads the identification and management of Key Exploitable Results (KERs) and the development of business models. Coordinates networking and synergies with other projects and initiatives. Leads the Techno-economic and environmental analysis of the project results Visit the website Funding Scheme: Horizon Project manager Related EU projects
Artes
Home / EU Projects / Artes Active RoofTops South Europe The aRTes (Active RoofTops South Europe) initiative focuses on transforming underused rooftops in Southern Europe into sustainable and resilient communal areas, aligning with the European Renovation Wave and New European Bauhaus principles. The project introduces innovative solutions like a smart PV Pergola for energy generation and shading, a durable Perimetral Wall from recycled materials, as well as digital tools to remove complexities, encourage transformation and manage local urban farming. aRTes mission is to transform these spaces into accessible, efficient, safe, and multifunctional areas that enhance urban life and integrate seamlessly with the city’s social and ecological landscape. Motivation & Impact Role of R2M Southern European cities possess numerous underutilized rooftops due to favorable climates and historical factors, offering significant potential to enhance urban sustainability and resilience. The aRTes project aims to transform these spaces into accessible, efficient, safe, and multifunctional areas, reducing carbon emissions and mitigating the urban heat island effect, in line with the European Renovation Wave. List of Expected Impacts: Promotes green energy generation and advanced insulation to reduce energy costs, carbon emissions, and the potential for Positive Energy District creation. Increases circularity and sustainability, using Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) and Circularity indicators, maximizing recycled materials and adhering to circularity principles. Engaging citizens in co-design to incorporate greenery and leisure spaces aligns with New European Bauhaus principles and contributes to urban beauty. Rooftops are redesigned as community spaces for leisure, hobbies, and urban farming, fostering social ties and providing green open areas for diverse groups The project offers tools and guidelines to help beneficiaries assess rooftop potential, comply with regulations, and plan renovations. Providing local green areas and services, and preparing rooftops for drone-based urban logistics, can reduce urban traffic, pollution, and CO2 emissions. Green solutions, like the Raised Floor, PV pergola, and urban farming, absorb heat and help retain and potentially reuse rainwater. Using unused spaces for small-scale urban farming and installing green solutions supports habitats for plants and insects, increasing urban biodiversity. Upgraded rooftops can increase the value of buildings by improving energy efficiency, aesthetics, and overall desirability. R2M’s role involves several key areas: Developing applications and services related to the Vertical Farming solution. Assessing the technical feasibility of the drone-based urban logistics solution. Providing support for the co-design of urban renovation projects. Contributing to the analysis of life cycle and circularity for constructive solutions. Developing digital tools for rooftop planning, monitoring, and creating 3D Virtual Tours and Digital Twins. Participating in GIS Mapping and Spatial analysis for drone-ready rooftops. Leading the task for Generative AI bot providing simflified navigation to legal information Contributing to the piloting activities, including planning, deployment, and performance assessment. Supporting the communication, exploitation, and project management efforts. Southern European cities possess numerous underutilized rooftops due to favorable climates and historical factors, offering significant potential to enhance urban sustainability and resilience. The aRTes project aims to transform these spaces into accessible, efficient, safe, and multifunctional areas, reducing carbon emissions and mitigating the urban heat island effect, in line with the European Renovation Wave. List of Expected Impacts: Promotes green energy generation and advanced insulation to reduce energy costs, carbon emissions, and the potential for Positive Energy District creation. Increases circularity and sustainability, using Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) and Circularity indicators, maximizing recycled materials and adhering to circularity principles. Engaging citizens in co-design to incorporate greenery and leisure spaces aligns with New European Bauhaus principles and contributes to urban beauty. Rooftops are redesigned as community spaces for leisure, hobbies, and urban farming, fostering social ties and providing green open areas for diverse groups The project offers tools and guidelines to help beneficiaries assess rooftop potential, comply with regulations, and plan renovations. Providing local green areas and services, and preparing rooftops for drone-based urban logistics, can reduce urban traffic, pollution, and CO2 emissions. Green solutions, like the Raised Floor, PV pergola, and urban farming, absorb heat and help retain and potentially reuse rainwater. Using unused spaces for small-scale urban farming and installing green solutions supports habitats for plants and insects, increasing urban biodiversity. Upgraded rooftops can increase the value of buildings by improving energy efficiency, aesthetics, and overall desirability. R2M’s role involves several key areas: Developing applications and services related to the Vertical Farming solution. Assessing the technical feasibility of the drone-based urban logistics solution. Providing support for the co-design of urban renovation projects. Contributing to the analysis of life cycle and circularity for constructive solutions. Developing digital tools for rooftop planning, monitoring, and creating 3D Virtual Tours and Digital Twins. Participating in GIS Mapping and Spatial analysis for drone-ready rooftops. Leading the task for Generative AI bot providing simflified navigation to legal information Contributing to the piloting activities, including planning, deployment, and performance assessment. Supporting the communication, exploitation, and project management efforts. Visit the website Funding Scheme: DUT Project manager Related EU projects
Echo Wave
Home / EU Projects / Echo Wave Energy Community for Hydrogen On-site Production from Wind and AgriVoltaics for Industry DEcarbonisation ECHO-WAVE is Luxembourg’s groundbreaking pilot project for green hydrogen production, directly linking renewable energy sources with industrial hydrogen use. This first-of-its-kind initiative aligns with national and EU climate goals to decarbonize energy-intensive industries and mobility by replacing fossil hydrogen with clean, locally produced green hydrogen. Due to its highly innovative and pioneering approach, the project has been awarded co-funding by the European Innovation Fund and the Luxembourg Ministry of the Economy Motivation & Impact Role of R2M ECHO-WAVE establishes a complete hydrogen value chain in Luxembourg, integrating wind, agrivoltaics, PEM electrolysis, storage, and industrial utilization. An AI-driven Predictive Control Unit optimizes hybrid system performance while creating energy community business models for renewable sharing. Key impacts: Avoids 23,535 tonnes of CO₂ equivalent over project lifetime. Pioneers replicable hydrogen models across Greater Region/Europe. Drives innovation through AI-optimized smart energy management. Enables new business models via energy communities. R2M Role R2M IT serves as designated subcontractor for GPSS project. Drives success through strategic Dissemination and Communication plan. Transforms project insights into accessible knowledge for stakeholders. Ensures maximum stakeholder value and project reach. ECHO-WAVE establishes a complete hydrogen value chain in Luxembourg, integrating wind, agrivoltaics, PEM electrolysis, storage, and industrial utilization. An AI-driven Predictive Control Unit optimizes hybrid system performance while creating energy community business models for renewable sharing. Key impacts: Avoids 23,535 tonnes of CO₂ equivalent over project lifetime. Pioneers replicable hydrogen models across Greater Region/Europe. Drives innovation through AI-optimized smart energy management. Enables new business models via energy communities. R2M Role R2M IT serves as designated subcontractor for GPSS project. Drives success through strategic Dissemination and Communication plan. Transforms project insights into accessible knowledge for stakeholders. Ensures maximum stakeholder value and project reach. Visita il sito Funding Scheme: Innovation Fund Project manager Related EU projects
Talea
Home / EU Projects / Talea Green Cells leading the Green Transition TALEA addresses the climate emergency in Bologna, focusing on heatwaves and urban heat islands. At its core are the TALEA Green Cells, 100×100 m modules combining nature-based solutions, design, and advanced technologies. At the macro scale they form ecological corridors linking green areas and boosting biodiversity; at the micro scale they regenerate public spaces and provide climate shelters, improving comfort and safety for citizens. TALEA integrates sustainability, social and economic dimensions, and technology through the Smart Innovation Package, a digital ecosystem of sensors, simulations, AI, and tools. Co-creation and citizen science engage citizens in design, care, and building shared responsibility Motivation & Impact Role of R2M European cities face growing climate pressure from Urban Heat Islands, threatening health, sustainability, and liveability. TALEA responds with modular Nature-Based Solutions that deliver measurable climate adaptation while enhancing biodiversity, social inclusion, and community engagement in dense urban contexts. Key Impacts: Climate adaptation: Reduced surface temperatures and Urban Heat Island effects Biodiversity: Ecological corridors reconnecting urban habitats Social inclusion and health: Better access to green spaces and improved thermal comfort Digital innovation: Data-driven planning through sensors, Digital Twins, and citizen apps Scalability: Sustainable financing models and replicable governance aligned with EU climate goals Development of the “Human Sensing” App: R2M develops a mobile application based on Augmented Reality (AR) and Artificial Intelligence, enabling citizens and stakeholders to submit reports, suggestions, and feedback on green areas. The app makes data accessible to both public authorities and the community, while supporting social innovation processes. Co-design and environmental impact simulation: R2M contributes to the simulation and co-design activities of the Green Cells, using innovative tools to calculate KPIs through the GreenPass software, guiding design choices towards optimal solutions. Development of governance and financial models (WP5): R2M analyses and defines sustainable governance models and financial schemes for the management of the Green Cells and to support the green transition. Decision Support System (DSS): R2M contributes to the development of an integrated decision support system for KPI calculation, supporting the assessment of the environmental and social impact of TALEA solutions. Contribution to the Urban Atlas (SUOA): R2M collaborates with the Bruno Kessler Foundation on the development of the Systemic Urban Observation Atlas (SUOA). European cities face growing climate pressure from Urban Heat Islands, threatening health, sustainability, and liveability. TALEA responds with modular Nature-Based Solutions that deliver measurable climate adaptation while enhancing biodiversity, social inclusion, and community engagement in dense urban contexts. Key Impacts: Climate adaptation: Reduced surface temperatures and Urban Heat Island effects Biodiversity: Ecological corridors reconnecting urban habitats Social inclusion and health: Better access to green spaces and improved thermal comfort Digital innovation: Data-driven planning through sensors, Digital Twins, and citizen apps Scalability: Sustainable financing models and replicable governance aligned with EU climate goals Development of the “Human Sensing” App: R2M develops a mobile application based on Augmented Reality (AR) and Artificial Intelligence, enabling citizens and stakeholders to submit reports, suggestions, and feedback on green areas. The app makes data accessible to both public authorities and the community, while supporting social innovation processes. Co-design and environmental impact simulation: R2M contributes to the simulation and co-design activities of the Green Cells, using innovative tools to calculate KPIs through the GreenPass software, guiding design choices towards optimal solutions. Development of governance and financial models (WP5): R2M analyses and defines sustainable governance models and financial schemes for the management of the Green Cells and to support the green transition. Decision Support System (DSS): R2M contributes to the development of an integrated decision support system for KPI calculation, supporting the assessment of the environmental and social impact of TALEA solutions. Contribution to the Urban Atlas (SUOA): R2M collaborates with the Bruno Kessler Foundation on the development of the Systemic Urban Observation Atlas (SUOA). Visit the website Funding Scheme: EUI Project manager Related EU projects
Build up
Home / EU Projects / Build up BUILD UP portal: Operation, maintenance, improvement and promotion BUILD UP portal is the official digital platform of the European Commission (DG ENER and CINEA) for the promotion of energy efficiency and renewable energy in the European construction sector. While low-energy buildings are no longer a new concept, their widespread adoption within the next decade is crucial, as per the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (May 2024). For this reason, BUILD UP acts as a hub for Europe’s collective knowledge on this topic, encouraging the exchange of best practices, expertise, tools, and resources. Motivation & Impact Role of R2M Fostering cooperation and know-how transfer at professional level in Europe is one of the best way to tackle the promotion of energy-efficient and sustainable buildings. Among the expected impacts, there are: Become an autoritative one-stop source of information for the implementation of energy efficiency in building policies Increase awareness of all actors in the building value chain on energy efficiency and renewable energy, as well as in other building sustainability categories related to energy such as decarbonization, circularity, human health, social and environmental impact, facilitating the knowledge transfer across the building sector. Promote relevant initiatives of the European Commission like the BUILD UP Skills Initiative, etc. In the BUILD UP Tender, R2M role is : Knowledge Partner: Creates editorial content for Topic of the Months (TOMs) and quality assessment/proofreading. Enriches BUILD UP Portal with Italian/European events, EU projects, and national initiatives. Promotes portal on corporate social media and at strategic events like Sustainable Places Conference. Co-organizes annual events with CINEA and BUILD UP Skills EU Exchange Meeting in Brussels. Supports BUILD UP Skills Initiative with content updates and best practice transfer. Fostering cooperation and know-how transfer at professional level in Europe is one of the best way to tackle the promotion of energy-efficient and sustainable buildings. Among the expected impacts, there are: Become an autoritative one-stop source of information for the implementation of energy efficiency in building policies Increase awareness of all actors in the building value chain on energy efficiency and renewable energy, as well as in other building sustainability categories related to energy such as decarbonization, circularity, human health, social and environmental impact, facilitating the knowledge transfer across the building sector. Promote relevant initiatives of the European Commission like the BUILD UP Skills Initiative, etc. In the BUILD UP Tender, R2M role is : Knowledge Partner: Creates editorial content for Topic of the Months (TOMs) and quality assessment/proofreading. Enriches BUILD UP Portal with Italian/European events, EU projects, and national initiatives. Promotes portal on corporate social media and at strategic events like Sustainable Places Conference. Co-organizes annual events with CINEA and BUILD UP Skills EU Exchange Meeting in Brussels. Supports BUILD UP Skills Initiative with content updates and best practice transfer. Visit the website Funding Scheme: EC Tender for Service Project manager Related EU projects
Intelligent
Home / EU Projects / Intelligent INteroperable Tools for nEtwork-aware, Ledger-based Local energy sharIng and flexibility manaGEment leveraging user engagemeNT INTELLIGENT addresses critical barriers to net-zero emissions by enabling true peer-to-peer (P2P) energy trading across distributed energy resources (DERs) in four EU communities. It overcomes limited grid management tools and citizen disempowerment in energy markets. The project delivers advanced open-source infrastructure with blockchain, AI-driven markets, secure data sharing, and grid-aware trading tools, building on GSY DEX software for regulatory adaptability. R2M’s involvement accelerates genuine P2P implementation, influencing EU regulators toward sophisticated local energy sharing for economic and environmental gains. Motivation & Impact Role of R2M INTELLIGENT develops an open-source P2P energy trading platform using blockchain and AI/ML for consumers and prosumers. Validated in pilots across Portugal, Ireland, and Switzerland, it enables secure, efficient energy exchanges aligned with EU net-zero goals. Key impacts: Achieves 100% efficient, secure data transactions. Improves energy and cost efficiency by >5%. Enhances user satisfaction in billing and payments. Influences EU regulations for sustainable local energy communities. R2M Role R2M ES: Project coordinator and clustering with existing initiatives R2M IT (3rd Party): IT expertise for platform UI development R2M IT: Contributions to social sciences and humanities (SSH) aspects Overall coordination ensuring project alignment and stakeholder integration INTELLIGENT develops an open-source P2P energy trading platform using blockchain and AI/ML for consumers and prosumers. Validated in pilots across Portugal, Ireland, and Switzerland, it enables secure, efficient energy exchanges aligned with EU net-zero goals. Key impacts: Achieves 100% efficient, secure data transactions. Improves energy and cost efficiency by >5%. Enhances user satisfaction in billing and payments. Influences EU regulations for sustainable local energy communities. R2M Role R2M ES: Project coordinator and clustering with existing initiatives R2M IT (3rd Party): IT expertise for platform UI development R2M IT: Contributions to social sciences and humanities (SSH) aspects Overall coordination ensuring project alignment and stakeholder integration Visit the website Funding Scheme: Horizon Project manager Related EU projects
NESOI+
Home / EU Projects / NESOI+ New Energy Solutions Optimized for Island Outermost Regions Building on the success of the H2020 NESOI project (70+ islands supported), NESOI+ will accelerate the green transition in EU Outermost Regions (ORs). NESOI+ will tailor a standardized protocol and test it across three pilot ORs (Canary, Azores, Martinique) to facilitate bottom-up Energy Communities projects. NESOI+ will offer a One-Stop-Shop, providing investment concepts, business modeling, and technical support. This ensures projects meet investor requirements and creates sustainable investment pipelines. NESOI+ will run two open calls to select 30 beneficiary projects in the pilot ORs, offering capacity building and matchmaking to speed up development and enable wide replication. Motivation & Impact Role of R2M The main impact for NESOI+ Tailored Decarbonization for Outermost Regions (ORs): NESOI+ expands a proven energy transition protocol to specifically address the unique needs of EU Outermost Regions (Canary, Azores, Martinique), facilitating the implementation of bottom-up Energy Communities projects in these critical areas. Creation of a Centralized One-Stop-Shop: The project establishes a comprehensive One-Stop-Shop providing reference materials, tools, capacity building, and matchmaking services to streamline the entire value chain of island Energy Communities. Sustainable Investment Pipeline Development: NESOI+ focuses on developing high-quality investment concepts and providing support in business modeling, ensuring that 30 selected beneficiary projects are aligned with investor expectations, thereby creating a sustainable and financeable investment pipeline. R2M is responsible for Tailored Business model for beneficiaries Capacity building leader The main impact for NESOI+ Tailored Decarbonization for Outermost Regions (ORs): NESOI+ expands a proven energy transition protocol to specifically address the unique needs of EU Outermost Regions (Canary, Azores, Martinique), facilitating the implementation of bottom-up Energy Communities projects in these critical areas. Creation of a Centralized One-Stop-Shop: The project establishes a comprehensive One-Stop-Shop providing reference materials, tools, capacity building, and matchmaking services to streamline the entire value chain of island Energy Communities. Sustainable Investment Pipeline Development: NESOI+ focuses on developing high-quality investment concepts and providing support in business modeling, ensuring that 30 selected beneficiary projects are aligned with investor expectations, thereby creating a sustainable and financeable investment pipeline. R2M is responsible for Tailored Business model for beneficiaries Capacity building leader Visit the website Funding Scheme: LIFE Project manager Related EU projects
6G Twin
Home / EU Projects / 6G Twin Integrating Network Digital Twinning into Future AI-based 6G Systems 6G-TWIN will provide the foundation for the design, implementation and validation of an AI-native reference architecture for 6G systems that incorporates Network Digital Twins (NDT) as a core mechanism for the end-to-end, real-time optimisation, management and control of highly dynamic and complex network scenarios. Motivation & Impact Role of R2M The rapid integration of digital technology across industries like transportation and manufacturing has boosted the need for efficient communication and computing services. • Networks are becoming increasingly complex and distributed, requiring a large variety of technologies to operate. With 6G, which is now on the horizon for around 2030, it is essential to design, experiment and standardize new network architectures with more intelligence and automation.• European 6G roadmaps prioritize an AI-native management system for complex networks. These networks need to be sustainable, energy-efficient, and adaptable to various services and business models. Establishing a consistent unified communication and computing architecture requires unconventional methods, along with collaboration among standardization groups and industry leaders for practical market integration. R2M is in charge of Dissemination, Exploitation and Communication (DEC) activities in this project. The rapid integration of digital technology across industries like transportation and manufacturing has boosted the need for efficient communication and computing services. • Networks are becoming increasingly complex and distributed, requiring a large variety of technologies to operate. With 6G, which is now on the horizon for around 2030, it is essential to design, experiment and standardize new network architectures with more intelligence and automation.• European 6G roadmaps prioritize an AI-native management system for complex networks. These networks need to be sustainable, energy-efficient, and adaptable to various services and business models. Establishing a consistent unified communication and computing architecture requires unconventional methods, along with collaboration among standardization groups and industry leaders for practical market integration. R2M is in charge of Dissemination, Exploitation and Communication (DEC) activities in this project. Visit the website Funding Scheme: Horizon Project manager Related EU projects
CALECHE
Home / EU Projects / CALECHE Coherent, Acceptable, Low Emission Cultural Heritage Efficient Renovation CALECHE aims to develop a decision support system (DSS) linked to specific protocols for the renovation of historic buildings. This DSS will implement a people-centered, holistic and multi-benefit approach. CALECHE will focus on improving the performance of three promising technologies and techniques for the energy renovation of historic buildings: 1. Interior bio-insulation with high hygrometric performance 2. Methodology for window conservation and repair 3. Building-Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) By developing this DSS and improving these three technologies, CALECHE aims to enable the renovation of historic buildings in a way that preserves cultural value, increases energy efficiency, and promotes public acceptance of innovative solutions. Motivation & Impact Role of R2M With around a quarter of Europe’s building stock bearing the distinguished title of ‘historical,’ the CALECHE project was born out of necessity. These structures represent our collective history and are integral to the identity of cities and communities across the continent. However, the survival of these buildings hinges on their continued relevance and adaptation to contemporary living standards—this is where CALECHE steps in. R2M is charge of Exploitation activities and support the coordinator in the project management. With around a quarter of Europe’s building stock bearing the distinguished title of ‘historical,’ the CALECHE project was born out of necessity. These structures represent our collective history and are integral to the identity of cities and communities across the continent. However, the survival of these buildings hinges on their continued relevance and adaptation to contemporary living standards—this is where CALECHE steps in. R2M is charge of Exploitation activities and support the coordinator in the project management. Visit the website Funding Scheme: Horizon Project manager Related EU projects