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Innovating for a Sustainable Grid

Embracing the challenges of the energy transition of tomorrow, iDesignRES is a of centerpiece in developing innovative planning tools to achieve a in sustainable energy system. Our consortium, coordinated by NTNU, unites top European research institutions to forge new paths in energy system modelling, planification and optimisation, embracing a new degree of openness, transparency and accessibility.

Objectives Activites Partners Expected outcomes

Charting Our Objectives

Being one of the largest EU projects on energy system modelling and optimisation, iDesignRES is dedicated to accelerating the understanding of the insights of energy system analyses. Our objectives focus on developing optimised open-source tools for comprehensive energy system modelling (representing long term planning and short-term operations), and on creating dynamic multi-physics models. We aim to empower network operators and public authorities with user-friendly visualisation tools for long-term multi-carrier grid planning. These state-of-the-art models are validated through diverse European use cases together with local industrial partners. Follow us in developing these ambitious goals, as we strive towards a sustainable and , efficient energy future.

Explore Our Journey

Project activities and focus areas

iDesignRES has a diverse set of activities, organised into seven interlinked work packages, each playing a crucial role in accelerating the development and transparency of energy system models. From developing multi-physic component models, system assembling tools and long-term planning models to creating a cloud hub platform, our activities are meticulously designed to facilitate the planning and operation of energy systems. We engage in rigorous validation and certification processes, ensuring the reliability and efficacy of our tools across macro-regions and industrial clusters.

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WP1: Multi-Physics component models: Implementation and development
WP2: System modelling tool: Modules assembling and long-term planning
WP3: Demonstrators and need owners requirements
WP4: Open database and cloud hub platform
WP5: Operational tool development
WP6: Impact, dissemination, communication
WP7: Project management

All Partners

RVO…

The Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) is a key governmental body…

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IER…

The Institute for Economic Research and Policy Consulting (IER) is…

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DiXi…

The DiXi Group LLC ahas over a decade of expertise…

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Aclima…

ACLIMA is the Basque Environmental Cluster that is under the…

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IPTO…

The Independent Power Transmission Operator S.A. (IPTO) manages the Hellenic…

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Nord…

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PPC…

PPC Group is the largest electricity production and supply organization…

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LE2C…

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ESO…

Elektroenergien Sistemen Operator EAD (abbreviation: ESO) is the Independent Transmission…

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EQY…

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ISE…

As the largest solar research institute in Europe, the Fraunhofer…

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TUW…

At TU Wien, the Energy Economics Group (EEG) is a…

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PSI…

The Paul Scherrer Institute is the largest research institute for…

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AAU…

The Sustainable Energy Planning Research Group at Aalborg University (AAU),…

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Tecnalia…

TECNALIA stands as the largest center of applied research and…

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Deusto…

Founded in 1886 as a higher education institution, the University…

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EDF…

As a global leader in low-carbon energy, the EDF Group…

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IIASA…

The International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) is an…

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SINTEF…

SINTEF Energy Research, an institute in the SINTEF Group performs…

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E3M…

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TUB…

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NTNU…

NTNU, headquartered in Trondheim, stands as Norway's largest university. The…

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RVO…

The Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) is a key governmental body dedicated to bolstering the…

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IER…

The Institute for Economic Research and Policy Consulting (IER) is an internationally renowned Ukrainian…

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DiXi…

The DiXi Group LLC ahas over a decade of expertise in energy & environmental…

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Aclima…

ACLIMA is the Basque Environmental Cluster that is under the Basque Government Industry Policy…

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IPTO…

The Independent Power Transmission Operator S.A. (IPTO) manages the Hellenic Electricity Transmission System (HETS)…

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PPC…

PPC Group is the largest electricity production and supply organization in Greece, with activities…

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ESO…

Elektroenergien Sistemen Operator EAD (abbreviation: ESO) is the Independent Transmission System Operator of Bulgaria.…

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ISE…

As the largest solar research institute in Europe, the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy…

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TUW…

At TU Wien, the Energy Economics Group (EEG) is a department that deals with…

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PSI…

The Paul Scherrer Institute is the largest research institute for natural and engineering sciences…

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AAU…

The Sustainable Energy Planning Research Group at Aalborg University (AAU), Denmark, conducts research on…

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Tecnalia…

TECNALIA stands as the largest center of applied research and technological development in Spain,…

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Deusto…

Founded in 1886 as a higher education institution, the University of Deusto (DEUSTO) has…

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EDF…

As a global leader in low-carbon energy, the EDF Group covers every sector of…

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IIASA…

The International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) is an international scientific institute that…

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SINTEF…

SINTEF Energy Research, an institute in the SINTEF Group performs research within the wider…

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NTNU…

NTNU, headquartered in Trondheim, stands as Norway's largest university. The key department involved in…

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Three-Tiered Impact Framework: Scientific, Political, and Societal Outcomes

Scientific/Technological Impact: Enhanced resilience, efficiency, and flexibility in energy systems, driven by advancements in robust system modelling and assembling tools. The project also aims to standardise interfaces for energy devices and validate cross-border macro-regions and industrial clusters at NUTS 2 and 3 levels.
Political Impact: Providing support to policymakers and public authorities, aiding in energy transition planning, and policy design for informed decision-making towards a low-carbon society.
Societal Impact: Increased data availability and facilitated access to models, tools and visualisation leading to a better understanding of the energy transition analysis.

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