OPENTUNITY’s 7th General Assembly in Oslo: A Step Forward in Energy Innovation
From June 11th to 12th, the OPENTUNITY consortium gathered in Oslo, Norway, for the 7th General Assembly — a key milestone to align on progress, refine technical strategies, and plan the path ahead.…
OPENTUNITY at European Energy Forums
May has been an exciting and impactful month for the OPENTUNITY project, as several partners took part in high-level conferences and academic forums across Europe. From social sciences to engineering…
OPENTUNITY Joins EUSEW 2025 to Showcase Innovation in Energy Flexibility
We are thrilled to announce that OPENTUNITY will be present at the EU Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) 2025, the EU’s flagship event on renewables and energy efficiency. This year’s edition takes…
OPENTUNITY Joins the Energy Nexus Cluster
We’re excited to announce that OPENTUNITY has officially joined the Energy Nexus Cluster, a dynamic collaboration platform bringing together cutting-edge EU-funded projects committed to shaping the…
OPENTUNITY at ECESCON 16: Engaging Next Generations of Engineers
From April 25–27, 2025, IPTO, one of the key partners of the OPENTUNITY project, took part in the 16th Electrical and Computer Engineering Student Conference (ECESCON) held in Thessaloniki, Greece.…
OPENTUNITY and the Rise of AI in Energy
A new report by the International Energy Agency (IEA), titled "Energy and AI", offers a comprehensive, data-driven analysis of how artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to reshape the global energy…
OPENTUNITY’s Network Planning Tool
Strategic planning of the distribution network is essential to efficiently integrate Renewable Energy Sources (RES), reduce costs, and ensure a secure grid operation. Traditionally, grid planning is…
Enhancing OPENTUNITY’s Standardization Strategy: A New Action Plan
Standardization is a key enabler of interoperability, scalability, and long-term impact for innovations in smart grids, flexibility markets, and energy digitalization. As part of OPENTUNITY’s…
OPENTUNITY at the BRIDGE General Assembly 2025
OPENTUNITY is proud to participate in the BRIDGE General Assembly 2025, an essential gathering that brings together key players from EU-funded projects in the fields of smart grids, energy storage,…
Advancing Local Flexibility: Insights from OPENTUNITY’s Greek Pilot
As part of ongoing efforts to develop market-based mechanisms for local flexibility, HEDNO (DSO), IPTO (TSO), and NODES recently participated in an online interview with VITO, contributing their…
Unlocking Demand-Side Flexibility
The Rise of Demand-Side Flexibility in Spain The energy landscape in Spain is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by the increasing penetration of renewable energy and advancements in the…
Engaging Citizens in the Greek Pilot Site
As part of its citizen engagement strategy, HEDNO, the leader of the Greek Pilot within the OPENTUNITY project, has developed a preliminary registration form for users interested in participating.…
Latest Updates on OPENTUNITY’s Work with Standardization Bodies
As part of OPENTUNITY, our partner UNE has been actively engaging with key standardization committees. The goal is to establish connections that can foster collaboration in standardization efforts…
OPENTUNITY General Assembly in Madrid
The sixth General Assembly of the OPENTUNITY project took place in Madrid, Spain, on February 11 and 12, hosted by our partners at UNE. Over these two days, project partners gathered to discuss key…
BRIDGE Highlights OPENTUNITY’s Contributions to the Energy Sector
We are excited to share that OPENTUNITY has been featured in the latest BRIDGE initiative newsletter and on its website. This milestone highlights the progress and contributions of our project within…
Driving Smarter EV Infrastructure: Avantcar and SETUP’s Data-Driven Journey
From Data to Insight: Understanding EV Charging Patterns In collaboration with Kolektor SETUP, Avantcar embarked on a transformative software development initiative over the past nine months,…
Expert Insights: The Road Ahead for the Energy Sector in 2025
As we approach 2025, the OPENTUNITY consortium have shared their goals, visions, and ideas for advancing the energy sector. Their insights highlight a shared commitment to innovation, sustainability,…
12ª Conferencia del Programa Marco de I+I de la UE en España
On November 28, 2024, OPENTUNITY was proudly showcased at the 12th EU Research and Innovation Framework Programme Conference, held in Oviedo, Spain. This event, organized by CDTI (Centre for the…
SAEE Conference 2024: Leveraging EV Fleet Flexibility
The SAEE Conference, a premier event focused on sustainable energy and environmental advancements, recently brought together experts, researchers, and practitioners to discuss cutting-edge solutions…
Bridging Gaps in Digital Energy: A Talk with Every1
The shift to a digitalized and decarbonized energy system requires not only technological innovation but also a focus on inclusivity and capacity building for all stakeholders. The Every1 Project is…
Innovation in Energy Flexibility: OPENTUNITY at MedPower 2024
OPENTUNITY recently participated in the 14th Mediterranean Conference on Power Generation, Transmission, Distribution, and Energy Conversion (MEDPOWER 2024), which took place in Athens, Greece, from…
OPENTUNITY Contributes to Low-Voltage Grid Management Solutions at SST 2024
From October 16th to 18th, the 6th International Conference on Smart Systems and Technologies (SST) took place in Osijek, Croatia, gathering industry leaders and researchers to explore the latest…
Opentunity Consortium Plenary Meeting Held in Graz
On October 15th and 16th, the OPENTUNITY consortium gathered in Graz, Austria, for its first plenary meeting following the project’s review. The event took place at the offices of JOANNEUM RESEARCH,…
OPENTUNITY’s Participation in the European Week of Regions and Cities
The European Week of Regions and Cities, organized annually by the European Commission, is a four-day event where cities and regions showcase their ability to foster growth, create jobs, and…
Advanced State Estimation for Distribution Grids Based on Deep Learning
State estimation techniques establish a link between the measuring devices of an electrical network and the control centers to present and monitor all the electrical magnitudes of the network itself.…
OPENTUNITY at GSM 2024: Driving the Future of Sustainable Energy
On July 1–2, 2024, OPENTUNITY actively participated in the 7th International Grid Service Market Symposium (GSM 2024) in Lucerne, Switzerland. Organized by the Institute for Innovation &…
Celebrating Progress: OPENTUNITY Project’s 1st Review Meeting in Lugano
Celebrating Progress: OPENTUNITY Project's 1st Review Meeting in Lugano10/06/2024 Last week, the OPENTUNITY project consortium gathered in Lugano, Switzerland, for a significant milestone: their 1st…
OPENTUNITY innovations at the EUSEW 2024
OPENTUNITY innovations at the EUSEW 202403/06/2024 The OPENTUNITY project will participate in the Energy Fair of the European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW 2024) in Brussels from June 11th to 13th.…
OPENTUNITY Strategy for the development of the standardization activities
OPENTUNITY Strategy for the development of the standardization activities 17/05/2024 Following an in-depth analysis of the standardization landscape and socioeconomic backdrop, the OPENTUNITY…
Integration of Avantcar’s EV charging stations and Amibit’s HEMS devices with Kolektor sETup’s aggregator platform
Integration of Avantcar’s EV charging stations and Amibit’s HEMS devices with Kolektor sETup’s aggregator platform10/05/2024 Kolektor sETup’s is an independent aggregator specialising in the…
OPENTUNITY participates in the BRIDGE General Assembly 2024
OPENTUNITY participates in the BRIDGE General Assembly 202412/04/2024 The BRIDGE General Assembly of 2024 convened on April 9th and 10th, embracing a hybrid format with sessions held both in Brussels…
New Article About OPENTUNITY at ENLIT
New Article About OPENTUNITY at ENLIT10/04/2024 On this occasion, the renowned platform ENLIT has published an article detailing not only the objectives of OPENTUNITY but also providing insights into…
NODES Partner Establishing Flexibility Markets in Various OPENTUNITY Pilot Sites
NODES Partner Establishing Flexibility Markets in Various OPENTUNITY Pilot Sites22/03/2024 NODES is an independent market operator based in Norway, dedicated to managing an integrated marketplace…
OPENTUNITY Plenary Meeting Sparks Innovation in Energy Solutions in Granollers
OPENTUNITY Plenary Meeting Sparks Innovation in Energy Solutions in Granollers09/02/2024 On February 6th and 7th, the OPENTUNITY consortium convened for its Plenary Meeting at Anell premises in…
Spanish pilot site prepares to test OPENTUNITY’s uses cases
Spanish pilot site prepares to test OPENTUNITY’s uses cases02/02/2024 ANELL partner, the lead partner for the Spanish pilot site, is prepared to star testing the OPENTUNITY’s use cases. After a…
Working to reach final users
Working to reach final users 23/01/2024 How will OPENTUNITY solutions reach users and become viable business models? In OPENTUNITY, we are not just building a network of innovations to open up the…
Cost Minimization through Flexible Demand Optimization
Cost Minimization through Flexible Demand Optimization13/12/2023 In the pursuit of cost minimization, OPENTUNITY is at the forefront of revolutionizing the energy landscape by optimizing the…
ENLIT, networking and Christmas wishes
ENLIT, networking and Christmas wishes01/12/2023 This week, OPENTUNITY made its debut in the dynamic world of “ENLIT” at the EU Project Zone of ENLIT 2023, featuring a stand and active…
Driving Energy Flexibility Forward: UL’s Innovative Forecast Models in OPENTUNITY
The OPENTUNITY project aims to empower end-users by leveraging their flexibility assets within the ecosystem, supporting local system operators and creating new revenue streams. Aggregators play a…
Enhancing Line Rating for Efficient Electricity Market Operation
Enhancing Line Rating for Efficient Electricity Market Operation06/11/2023 The Line Rating stands as an important factor influencing the efficient operation of the electricity market. Static Line…
ENLIT’s Exclusive Interview with OPENTUNITY’s Project Coordinator
ENLIT's Exclusive Interview with OPENTUNITY's Project Coordinator30/10/2023 During the European Sustainable Energy Week 2023, Alvaro Nofuentes, the project coordinator of OPENTUNITY, had the…
Embarking on AI-Powered Non-Intrusive Load Monitoring (NILM) Algorithms
Embarking on AI-Powered Non-Intrusive Load Monitoring (NILM) Algorithms11/10/2023 ETRA‘s role in this project extends beyond mere coordination; it also involves the delivery of innovative…
OPENTUNITY Team Gathers in Ljubljana for Second Plenary Meeting
OPENTUNITY Team Gathers in Ljubljana for Second Plenary Meeting05/10/2023 From October 3rd to 4th, the OPENTUNITY team convened in Ljubljana for its highly second Plenary Meeting, hosted by the…
Meeting OPENTUNITY at ENLIT 2023
Meeting OPENTUNITY at ENLIT 202302/10/2023 Are you planning to attend the Enlit Europe 2023 Conference? If so, don’t miss the opportunity to connect with the OPENTUNITY team at the EU Projects…
OPENTUNITY Welcomes European Commissioner for Energy at EUSEW 2023
OPENTUNITY Welcomes European Commissioner for Energy at EUSEW 202322/06/2023 In a remarkable moment, the OPENTUNITY team had the distinct honor of hosting Kadri Simson, the Commissioner for Energy of…
OPENTUNITY Team Explores Greek Pilot Site
OPENTUNITY Team Explores Greek Pilot Site12/05/2023 Between 9-10 May, The OPENTUNITY consortium marked Europe Day in Athens with the 2nd Plenary Meeting of the project, providing an excellent…
OPENTUNITY Showcases at EUSEW 2023
OPENTUNITY Showcases at EUSEW 202302/05/2023 OPENTUNITY, an avant-garde energy initiative led by ETRA I+D, is set to captivate attendees at the Energy Fait of the European Sustainable Energy Week…
The new Opentunity project will open electricity ecosystems towards a real EU decarbonization
The new Opentunity project will open electricity ecosystems towards a real EU decarbonization15/01/2023 On 1st January 2022, the new project OPENTUNITY on “opening the electricity ecosystem to…