Euractiv's Advocacy Lab Est. 1min 15-03-2024 (updated: 28-03-2024 ) Content-Type: Sponsored By Sponsored By An organization or individual has paid to be connected to this work but did not approve or review it. Shutterstock | Olga Kashubin Euractiv is part of the Trust Project >>> Print Email Facebook X LinkedIn WhatsApp Telegram EU policies strive to provide citizens and businesses with secure, sustainable, and affordable energy. The European Commission backs various energy transition efforts, concentrating on smart grids, energy storage, and digitalisation. One notable initiative is the InterConnect project, funded by the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme. Its goal is to enable efficient energy management for end-users through interoperable solutions. InterConnect focuses on eight key areas: standardisation, ontology, digital platforms, Internet of Things (IoT), cloud, electric grid, big data, and cybersecurity. It spans seven large-scale test sites across Europe. This report looks at the InterConnect project, analysing its impact and outcomes. Subscribe now to our newsletter EU Elections Decoded Email Address * Politics Newsletters Consumers must be at heart of EU energy-saving interoperability efforts, says VizLore director News | Advocacy Lab Content | Energy & Environment 28-03-2024 Est. 9minEurope has ample new technologies to improve energy efficiency and save CO2, but getting those technologies connected and used efficiently is problematic, said Milenko Tošić, director of innovation at VizLore Labs Foundation. Powering the people: how the InterConnect project is building a smarter energy future Opinion | Promoted content | Energy & Environment 15-03-2024 Est. 7minThis article explores the InterConnect project, showcasing its impact on smart homes, buildings, and grids across Europe. It emphasizes the project's results and the community it champions, highlighting the blend of technology, collaboration, and citizen involvement. Getting smarter? Europe struggling with smart energy efficiency interconnectivity News | Advocacy Lab Content | Energy & Environment 20-03-2024 Est. 8minOne of the biggest obstacles to deploying energy efficiency solutions is the part of it you can’t see – the lack of data interoperability between various components. Europe is struggling to ensure smart energy efficiency is truly interconnected.
