Whilst contributing to Europe’s energy independence and security, the EU needs to urgently achieve its long-term energy and climate goals to meet the EU 2030 and 2050 energy and climate targets for a low-carbon economy.
Digitalisation will contribute to the European Green Deal and a Europe fit for the digital age policy initiatives and support the objectives of the Energy Union by promoting connectivity, operability and use of renewable energy. It allows for more efficient load balancing, facilitates dynamic markets to provide a more secure and diversified supply, improves energy efficiency and reduces greenhouse gas emissions by increasing the uptake of renewable energy.
14 CINEA managed Horizon Energy research projects demonstrate the EU’s commitment to a digitalised, green and resilient energy system. The key areas covered include the development of a Europe-wide data sharing infrastructure for new energy services, empowering consumers by increasing control over their energy use and bills through new digital tools. The research projects also address the uptake of new digital technologies for the energy system and strengthening of cyber security and resilience throughout the energy system to meet real-time requirements.