Rethinking energy channel

Challenge ContextAs a leading European Transmission System Operator (TSO), TenneT is committed to enabling a sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy future. Meeting the rising demand for transmission capacity requires rethinking how we design, build, maintain, and operate our grid. To address immediate congestion challenges, we must adopt innovative solutions to maximize the potential of existing assets.Grid Enhancing Technologies (GETs) have improved grid efficiency through advanced monitoring, prediction, and control. Optical Ground Wire (OPGW), traditionally used for internal communication, also offers untapped potential for distributed sensing. By providing real-time data on sag, temperature, and wind conditions, these fiber optic cables can support dynamic transmission capacity management and enhance decision-making, improving grid reliability and safety. Challenge GoalOur ultimate goal is to unlock latent transmission capacity in our overhead lines as soon as possible by leveraging the existing Optical Ground Wires (OPGW). To achieve this, we must address the following subgoals: <details open="true"><summary>Distributed Sensing Capabilities</summary><div data-type="collapsible-content">Demonstrate solutions that enable accurate and real-time monitoring of key parameters such as sag, temperature and wind profiles along the entire conductor.</div></details><details open="true"><summary>Organizational Adoption Readiness</summary><div data-type="collapsible-content">Foster trust and transparency within the organization by demonstrating the reliability and effectiveness of the solution.</div></details><details open="true"><summary>Residual Risk Insights</summary><div data-type="collapsible-content">Provide information on the process that is used, including made assumptions, applied input parameters and mitigation of risks (e.g. exceedance of sag). This should enable us to get a good understanding of the benefits of the approach and support us in decision making. &nbsp;</div></details> Evaluation criteriaSolution submissions will be evaluated across the following dimensions: <details open="true"><summary>Quality of Insights and Robustness (30%)</summary><div data-type="collapsible-content"><ul><li value="1">Depth and Accuracy of Insights: Precision and comprehensiveness of data on hotspots, sag profiles, conductor dynamics, and wind characteristics.</li><li value="2">Performance in Extreme Conditions: Reliability and robustness during extreme weather events.</li><li value="3">Innovative Data Utilization: Unique insights or predictive capabilities leveraging data.</li></ul></div></details> <details open="true"><summary>Ease of Implementation, Use, and Maintenance (30%)</summary><div data-type="collapsible-content"><ul><li value="1">Minimal Operational Disruption: Deployment with minimal interruptions to current operations.</li><li value="2">Scalability and Adaptability: Potential for scaling across the network and adapting to different environments.</li><li value="3">Transparency and Trust: Clarity of measurement and processing methods.</li><li value="4">Automation Level: Degree of automation in setup, operation, and maintenance.</li><li value="5">User Interface: Intuitive interface supporting efficient operation.</li><li value="6">Maintainability: Ease of maintenance, including updates and troubleshooting.</li></ul></div></details><details open="true"><summary>Interoperability and Data Ownership (20%)</summary><div data-type="collapsible-content"><ul><li value="1">Integration with Existing Systems: Compatibility with current infrastructure and systems.</li><li value="2">Avoidance of Vendor Lock-In: Proprietary dependencies.</li><li value="3">Data Ownership and Accessibility: Data ownership and ease of migration.</li><li value="4">Stakeholder Accessibility: Data accessibility and understandability for various stakeholders.</li><li value="5">Support for Open Standards: Compatibility with open standards and APIs.</li></ul></div></details><details open="true"><summary>Costs and Long-Term Commercial Viability (20%)</summary><div data-type="collapsible-content"><ul><li value="1">Proof of Concept Costs: Detailed breakdown of initial costs.</li><li value="2">Financial Sustainability: Long-term financial viability.</li><li value="3">Return on Investment (ROI): Potential ROI based on unlocking latent transmission capacity.</li></ul></div></details><details open="true"><summary>Data Security (Knock-Out Criteria)</summary><div data-type="collapsible-content"><ul><li value="1">Protection Against Breaches: Robust protection again</li></ul></div></details> Submission ProcessSubmit your solution privately through our submission form, with the option to include attachments. Selected participants will be invited to a (virtual) selection day to pitch their ideas and engage in roundtable discussions. What to ExpectWe aim to launch a pilot within two months to test promising solutions in a real-world setting. Successful pilots will lay the groundwork for full-scale implementation, offering valuable insights into capacity optimization and grid resilience.Join us in pushing the boundaries of overhead line utilization and shaping the future energy grid. We look forward to your innovative proposals and collaboration in driving the energy transition forward.

Overhead lines are often a bottleneck in transmission capacity, with sag from increased loading being a key limiting factor due to minimum clearance requirements. This challenge seeks solutions that leverage existing Optical Ground Wires (OPGW) to unlock latent capacity and enhance distributed sensing capabilities.

Unlocking the full potential of Optical Ground Wires through distributed sensing

Rethinking Energy is a platform for open collaborative innovation in the energy industry.

Rethinking Energy

<h4>We invite all balancing market players to propose their best SOLUTION and BUSINESS CASE for using our EV chargers for load balancing. </h4>
Royal Schiphol Group aims to operate the most sustainable and high-quality airports in the world. You will continue to fly and discover the world, but in a more responsible and more sustainable way. A way in which we strive to not put extra pressure on the planet, but add value to it instead. For example by producing more renewable energy than we need - and give the surplus back to society. This is something Royal Schiphol Group have been working on for many years and will continue to work on. 
With increasing demand on energy infrastructure it is critical that we support a flexible and even distribution of electricity across the grid, preventing overloading in specific areas and ensuring a stable power supply. Royal Schiphol Group see it as our societal responsibility to take a leading role in this.
Therefore, we are launching a new initiative, where we are exploring how we can use our EV chargers for load balancing.
Load balancing supports the integration of renewable energy sources by accommodating their variable outputs, contributing to a more sustainable energy system. By optimizing energy use and improving grid stability, load balancing helps mitigate the impact of high demand and promotes a more resilient energy infrastructure.
What we are offering: 
We are offering the chance to become our partner for a pilot, where we will test the technical and financial feasibility of using EV chargers for load balancing. We have 750 EV chargers available for the pilot. If the pilot is successful we want to scale in to other asset classes and additional EV charging infrastructure.
Timeline: 
<ul>
<li>First vendor pitch: 23/9 - 27/9</li>
<li>Second vendor pitch: 30/9 - 4/10</li>
<li>Project award: 7/10 - 11/10</li>
<li>Pilot period: 15/10 - 31/3</li>
</ul>
Who we are looking for: 
BSPs, BRPs, CSPs and other market players who can help us turn our EV chargers into load balancing assets.
What we are looking for:
We are looking for solutions, where our EV charging capacity is used for:
<ul>
<li>Trading on the imbalance markets (FCR, aFFR, mFFR) and congestion market via a BSP/CSP.</li>
<li>Passive balancing</li>
<li>Alternative solutions with high feasibility and strong business case</li>
</ul>
Please note that we are acting as independent CPO.
We will award the project to the vendor who provides us with the best combination of technical feasibility (for pilot and future scaling) and business case.
<h4>Submitting a solution: </h4>
We have decided to make the submission process simple. If you have a solution you would like to present, please send a short solution description incl. business case estimate on mail to <a href="mailto:lasse@nlmtd.com" rel="noopener" target="_blank">lasse@nlmtd.com</a> . Then we will get in touch with you as soon as possible.
Any questions?
Call Lasse Larsen on +31 611121467

The renewable energy transition is pressuring our current electrical infrastructure. So it is critical that we foster a flexible and evenly distributed electricity grid, preventing overloading in specific areas and unstable power supply. Royal Schiphol Group see it as their societal responsibility to take a leading role in this, and are now inviting all balancing market players to propose their best SOLUTION and BUSINESS CASE using EV chargers for load balancing.&nbsp;

How might we use EV chargers for load balancing? 

<h3>Challenge context</h3>
TenneT is a leading European grid operator. We are committed to providing a secure and reliable supply of electricity 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, while helping to drive the energy transition in our pursuit of a brighter energy future – more sustainable, reliable and affordable than ever before.
At TenneT we are at the heart of the Dutch and German energy transition. We are working hard to expand our transmission capacity and support the electrification of industry, transport and households, enable the growth of renewable energy production and connect our customers. To make it happen faster we need radical innovation.
Periodic inspections are key to assess the health of our assets and monitor the surrounding environment to identify potential hazards. Contemporary inspections however, are resource intensive and limited in scope. We believe that the digital transformation of our inspection and monitoring efforts holds immense value potential that can not only improve our resource allocation, but also boost our grid capacity, prolong our asset life and enhance safety and reliability. 
<h3>Challenge details</h3>
We are looking for software solutions that generate valuable insights and enable data-driven decisions from data gathered through smart inspections of our overhead transmission lines.
The primary objectives of this challenge are:
<ol>
<li>Enhance Congestion Management: Develop innovative solutions that analyze data to predict and manage congestion on transmission lines, ensuring a stable and reliable power supply.</li>
<li>Optimize Maintenance: Propose technologies that utilize inspection data to forecast maintenance needs, prioritize interventions, and extend the lifespan of transmission infrastructure.</li>
<li>Efficient Resource Utilization: Create systems that utilize insights from inspection data to optimize the deployment of resources, reducing operational costs and improving overall efficiency.</li>
</ol>

 Key focus areas are:
<ol>
<li>Data Analytics and Machine Learning:
<ul>
<li>Predictive analytics for identifying potential congestion points and maintenance needs.</li>
<li>Machine learning algorithms that can learn from historical data and improve decision-making over time.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Visualization and Reporting Tools:
<ul>
<li>User-friendly dashboards and visualization tools that provide actionable insights to operators.</li>
<li>Reporting systems that can automatically generate maintenance schedules and resource allocation plans.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ol>
Integrated solutions that comprehend both data acquisition and analysis may be considered, but we have a strong preference to be able to split the two and focus our challenge on the data analysis part. The data input your solution should be able to incorporate may be based on various acquisition methods ranging from advanced sensors both remote and direct, automated aerial and ground-level inspections and increasingly advanced inspection tools to support our personnel.
We envisage modular, flexible and expandable building blocks that are integrated in our own data platform and facilitate increased data availability, unlock data synergies and support automation. 
<h3>What to expect?</h3>
Our plan is to launch a Proof of Concept for promising solutions within two months to demonstrate their value and prepare for full-scale implementation if successful.

With increasing demands on energy infrastructure and the critical need for efficient resource utilization, we invite tech companies to propose cutting-edge innovations that harness data gathered through smart inspections on our overhead transmission lines. Our goal is to leverage these insights to enable data-driven decisions in areas of congestion management, maintenance execution, and optimal resource allocation.

The Overhead Line Inspection Data Challenge

Challenge overview:
The energy transition is swiftly advancing. For Stedin, this means we have to expand our networks significantly to keep pace with demand. The middle voltage network's workload is set to increase eightfold in seven years, while the low voltage network is expected to grow fiftyfold over a similar period. Such increases require an unprecedented acceleration of our processes and innovation in how we do things. That’s why we’re seeking technological solutions that have worked either inside the sector or in other industries, that are smart, feasible, and sustainable and will help us remove, or reduce, emissions when we lay and upgrade local electricity grids.
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The challenge unpacked:
With a public mission to uphold and our role as a system leader, we feel an obligation to guide the sector toward a zero-emission future. On a practical level, we are navigating the stringent emission limits imposed by agreements like the Climate Agreement, Clean Air Agreement, and the Nitrogen Approach Program. Our operations are already pushing against these limits, leading to delays and, in some cases, cancellations of projects. This is not simply an obstacle; it's an imperative for smarter, cleaner methods of working. The biggest impact is expected to be found in ways to reduce, remove, and replace transport and excavation, where the brunt of emissions is created.
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Seeking solutions for:
<ul>
<li>Creative approaches or concepts around preventing excavation and transport that rethink current methods, leading to significant emissions reductions.</li>
<li>Low-emission or emission-free excavation machinery to revolutionize our grid expansion.</li>
<li>Electric vehicles and equipment designed for robust network growth that push the boundaries of operating time and range.</li>
<li>Strategies that fast-track adoption of existing electric alternatives in our operations or the market.</li>
<li>Methods for capturing emitted carbon.</li>
</ul>
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Why it matters:
This challenge is about more than infrastructure; it’s about championing a zero-emission approach that may shape the energy sector. Solutions that emerge from this challenge will not only address immediate operational needs but also set a precedent for environmental responsibility.
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About Stedin:
Stedin operates a crucial part of the Netherlands' energy infrastructure, connecting millions of homes and businesses to reliable power. Help us ensure that we can keep the lights on and provide the electricity needed for a successful energy transition, without unnecessary emissions in the process.
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Join us:
If you’re motivated by the challenge of driving the energy sector towards a cleaner future, we want to collaborate with you. Your expertise could provide the key to unlocking new levels of sustainability in energy infrastructure. Join us in forging the path to a zero-emissions reality.&nbsp;
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Send in your solution through this platform and we will be in touch with you soon!

Facing an eightfold increase in middle voltage and fiftyfold in low voltage networks in seven years, Stedin seeks innovative, sustainable tech solutions to expand electricity grids with zero emissions. Join us in redefining how we make and upgrade energy infrastructure for a cleaner future.

Accelerating the Energy Transition with Zero-Emission

Challenge overview: 
In the wake of the energy transition, the demand for expanding and upgrading local electricity grids is skyrocketing. At Stedin, a leading Dutch grid operator, we face a pressing challenge: How can we improve the ergonomics of the workforce tasked with laying, upgrading, and maintaining these critical infrastructures? We're on the hunt for innovative tech solutions that can make a real difference, from proven methods applied abroad, to concepts that have worked in other industries, to completely fresh and untested ideas. Your solution could redefine the future of our workforce, preferably within a timeframe of four years or less.

The challenge unpacked: 
Our workers are the backbone of the energy transition, but they're stretched to their limits. The physical strain from battling the elements, handling increasingly cumbersome materials, and working in cramped conditions is taking its toll. With an aging workforce and a shrinking pool of qualified personnel, it's more crucial than ever to find ways to make this work accessible and sustainable for everyone - including the less physically endowed.

What we're looking for:
<ul>
<li>Solutions that assist, replace, or entirely remove the need for heavy lifting, excavation, and/or other types of manual labor involved in laying cables, installing substations, and more.</li>
<li>Solutions that enable us to move part of this process out of the field through e.g. prefabrication or modularisation.</li>
<li>Innovative approaches to working in tight spaces underground or in challenging weather conditions.</li>
<li>Ideas that could open up this field to a more diverse workforce, ensuring everyone can contribute to and benefit from the energy transition.</li>
</ul>
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Why it matters: 
This isn't just about improving job conditions; it's about ensuring our society can meet its ambitious energy goals. By enhancing worker ergonomics, we can retain our experienced employees longer, let them reach their retirement in good health, attract new talent, and ultimately, power the future more efficiently and sustainably.
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What it looks like:
<img class="ic-image" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto;" height="648" src="/api/files/challenge/162/45bf28866b7a4c45960da246539cc37b-CleanShot_2024-04-04_at_15.13.00_2x.png?_rs=f45Yu10HxxYHtNEir1f_q9m2onY1" width="822">Inside a typical legacy substation


<img class="ic-image" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto;" height="822" src="/api/files/challenge/162/cbd67e78a6994bd9b90050b1e00e6ae5-photo-collage.png.png?_rs=SfyazUEcxnN0vHawmRqGX1VdlPQ1" width="822">Installing a substation


<img class="ic-image" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto;" height="822" src="/api/files/challenge/162/e5db36799c004ece9f90dfc1fb71a096-photo-collage.png-2.png?_rs=ywVpFZnYTdqWJw-D_5GBXtx3iRY1" width="822">Working in a busy underground


Who are we: 
Stedin operates a crucial part of the Netherlands' energy infrastructure, connecting millions of homes and businesses to reliable power. Help us ensure that our workforce can keep the lights on, without compromising their health and well-being.
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Join us:
If you're ready to make a tangible impact on the future of energy and worker welfare, we want to hear from you. 
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Send in your solution through this platform and we will be in touch with you soon!

Seeking tech innovations to ease the physical strain on our workforce faced with expanding and upgrading electricity grids. Your idea could transform their work environment, making it accessible, sustainable, and diverse, while supporting the energy transition.

Revolutionizing Worker Ergonomics in Power Grid Maintenance

Are you a frontrunner in the energy transition? Do you have a solution a which can help accelerate the energy transition? We're constantly looking for the top notch innovation that can support our customers in their challenges in this transition. Do you want to be on our list? Submit your company and solution information here, so we might be able to match your idea with future challenges!

The platform has been initiated in order to help accelerate the Energy Transition by connecting companies in the energy sector to proven solutions for their innovation challenges.&nbsp;nlmtd&nbsp;and&nbsp;TNW&nbsp;collaborate to connect these challenges to the best global solutions, reducing the need for expensive internal developments. By leveraging the best tech solutions from around the world and avoiding internal development efforts, you unlock the following benefits: 1- LOWER COST of innovation, as you avoid inventing a wheel 2- SHORTER TIME of innovation, as you integrate working solutions 3- LOWER RISK of innovation, as you work with proven components or solutions By learning together we can accelerate the energy transition. Want to know more about the process view the about us page - or contact us if you want to learn how you can engage!
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Do you have a top notch solution to accelerate the energy transition? Submit your proven solution here and we might be able to match you with on the future challenges of our customers!

Rethinking Energy - Open Call

We are looking for proven technical solutions for realizing radical acceleration in the construction of local electricity networks.&nbsp;
As a result of the energy transition, local power grids require ever-increasing expansion and capacity upgrades, while qualified technical personnel are increasingly scarce. Alliander currently spends €1,2 billion per year on this effort and expects this number to grow if it is to keep up with demand over the coming years.
Currently, typical activities for expanding and upgrading include installing secondary substations, increasing the power of transformers in secondary substations, laying and installing low voltage (0.4kV) &amp; medium voltage (20kV) cables and realizing grid-to-home connections.&nbsp;
In the current way of working, we have identified various activities that take a lot of time and/or require highly specialized personnel, such as:
<ul>
<li>assembly of cable joints and plugs</li>
<li>cable selection / cable identification in the performance of work</li>
<li>power cable installation</li>
<li>We are interested in solutions that enable acceleration and that can be applied quickly (proven in practice). Ideally, the solution proposed can be easily implemented in our current way of working.</li>
</ul>

Context
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Alliander is one of the six DSOs in the Netherlands, and owns and operates about one third of the distribution grids. Dozens of primary substations connect the Liander network to the 150&nbsp;kV and 110&nbsp;kV grids owned by the TSO (TenneT). These primary substations supply power to medium-voltage (MV) distribution grids, MV customers (up to several dozens of megawatts) and additional substations. Additionally, Alliander also operates several high-voltage (50&nbsp;kV) grids.
The distribution grid (10 kV and 20 kV) has a meshed design and is operated radially. It fully consists of underground cables. The MV grid connects both MV customers (up to 2&nbsp;MW each) and secondary substations, feeding the low-voltage (LV) networks.
The LV grid (400 V) has a radial design and operation. It fully consists of underground cables. The LV grid connects to 3.2 million households and businesses.

Challenge owner
This challenge is owned by Dutch grid operator Alliander.
<img class="n3VNCb KAlRDb" alt="logo-alliander - Modderkolk" height="49" src="https://www.modderkolk.nl/wp-content/uploads/logo-alliander.jpg" width="128">

We are looking for proven technical solutions to realise a radical acceleration in the construction of local electricity works&nbsp;through improving activities such as (but not limited to) assembly of cable joints, cable selection and power cable installation

Tech solutions radically accelerating the realization of local electricity networks

We are looking for ideas, innovative concepts and/or cooperation partners to realize a radical acceleration in the construction of local electricity networks.
As a result of the energy transition, local power grids require ever-increasing expansion and capacity upgrades, while qualified technical personnel are increasingly scarce. Alliander currently spends €1,2 billion per year on this effort and expects this number to grow if it is to keep up with demand over the coming years.
Currently, typical activities for expanding and upgrading include installing secondary substations, increasing the power of transformers in secondary substations, laying and installing low voltage (0.4kV) &amp; medium voltage (20kV) cables and realizing grid-to-home connections.
In the current way of working, we have identified various activities that take a lot of time and/or require highly specialized personnel, such as:
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">assembly of cable joints and plugs</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">cable selection / cable identification in the performance of work</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">power cable installation</li>
</ul>
We are interested in all ideas and concepts that enable radical acceleration. The current way of working and products and materials used should not be considered a limitation to your ideas. 

Context
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Alliander is one of the six DSOs in the Netherlands, and owns and operates about one third of the distribution grids. Dozens of primary substations connect the Liander network to the 150&nbsp;kV and 110&nbsp;kV grids owned by the TSO (TenneT). These primary substations supply power to medium-voltage (MV) distribution grids, MV customers (up to several dozens of megawatts) and additional substations. Additionally, Alliander also operates several high-voltage (50&nbsp;kV) grids.
The distribution grid (10 kV and 20 kV) has a meshed design and is operated radially. It fully consists of underground cables. The MV grid connects both MV customers (up to 2&nbsp;MW each) and secondary substations, feeding the low-voltage (LV) networks.
The LV grid (400 V) has a radial design and operation. It fully consists of underground cables. The LV grid connects to 3.2 million households and businesses.

Challenge owner
This challenge is owned by Dutch grid operator Alliander.
<img class="n3VNCb KAlRDb" alt="logo-alliander - Modderkolk" height="49" src="https://www.modderkolk.nl/wp-content/uploads/logo-alliander.jpg" width="128">

We are looking for ways to realise a radical acceleration in the construction of local electricity networks through improving activities such as (but not limited to) assembly of cable joints, cable selection and power cable installation.

Ideas & concepts radically accelerating realization of local electricity networks

Denmark is one of the leading countries in the green energy transition, with a strong ambition to move towards 100% renewable energy. As part of the transition, we expect fast growth in the market share of Electric Vehicles (EVs). The charging infrastructure for this fleet of EVs can either be a huge burden to the grid, or it could be a balancing force that can provide both stability and future use of electricity in mobility and other applications.
In order to facilitate a bidirectional EV network, we need to design and facilitate a platform and new business models that will enable this, in close cooperation with all stakeholders including governments, users, car manufacturers, EV charging operators etc. We are looking for international projects that have developed bidirectional charging networks that provide smart charging solutions enable grid stabilization. In the analysis we want to learn about the Business Models, the ecosystem design and the regulatory foundation that will enable the change. 
 
CHALLENGE OWNER: ENERGINET
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ENERGINET: GREEN ENERGY FOR A BETTER WORLD
100% green transition of the energy systems is one of the most important keys to halting global climate change. Every day, we work with designing, maintaining, developing,&nbsp;and expanding energy systems that will make it possible to use&nbsp;renewable energy for everything.&nbsp;In Denmark and globally. Renewable and green energy is one of the most important prerequisites for creating a world in which people can thrive and&nbsp;live good lives without causing damage to future generations or the current population on the globe. A world in which global climate change has been slowed&nbsp;down. ENERGINET DATAHUB: WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF DATAHUB?
The purpose of DataHub is to ensure uniform communication methods and standardized processes for professional participants in the electricity market in order to stimulate competition and optimize market conditions for electricity consumers. Every piece of information about the electricity consumption of Danish consumers&nbsp;is stored in DataHub, which also handles business processes, such as change of address, change of supplier etc. DataHub has the capacity to process metered data and business processes for all 3.3 million Danish electricity consumers meeting points. For instance, when grid operators submit readings for a metering point to DataHub, it transfers the information to the applicable electricity supplier, who is then able to bill the consumer.
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We are looking for inspirational projects to shape our direction towards bidirectional EV charging (V2G) systems that support grid stabilization.

Call for Projects: Bidirectional EV charging (V2G) Systems for Grid Stabilization

Denmark is one of the leading countries in the green energy transition, with a strong ambition to move towards 100% renewable energy. As part of the transition, we expect a fast growth in the market share of Electric Vehicles (EVs). The charging infrastructure for this fleet of EVs can either be a huge burden to the grid, or it could be a balancing force that can provide both stability and future use of electricity in mobility and other applications.
In order to facilitate a bidirectional EV network, we need to design and facilitate a platform that will enable this, with all stakeholders including governments, users, car manufacturers, EV charging operators etc. We are looking for tech solutions that will enable bidirectional charging, including but not limited to:
<ul>
<li>Data Solutions to provide insights to all stakeholders</li>
<li>Bidirectional charging technologies</li>
<li>Machine Learning &amp; AI solutions to optimize charging patterns</li>
<li>(Real-time) energy trading technology with the possibility to introduce incentives</li>
<li>Car identifiers, EG through blockchain solutions, to enable identification and communication to the car battery</li>
<li>User interfaces to empower &amp; incentivize the user to optimize their charging needs</li>
<li>Applications of OCPP (Open Charge Point Protocol) or other relevant protocols</li>
</ul>
 If you submit your solution, it will be considered as a potential ‘piece of the puzzle’ for the future business models around Vehicle to Grid systems.
 
CHALLENGE OWNER: ENERGINET
<img class="ic-image" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto;" height="102" src="/api/files/challenge/98/82b1df4ee695469791455f88991a3508-2560px-Energinet_logo.svg.png?_rs=1BVTbPloWhjMAGdYkLDfg0dU1cw1" width="822"> ENERGINET: GREEN ENERGY FOR A BETTER WORLD
100% green transition of the energy systems is one of the most important keys to halting global climate change. Every day, we work with designing, maintaining, developing&nbsp;and expanding energy systems that will make it possible to use&nbsp;renewable energy for everything.&nbsp;In Denmark and globally. Renewable and green energy is one of the most important prerequisites for creating a world in which people can thrive and&nbsp;live good lives without causing damage to future generations or the current population on the globe. A world in which global climate change has been slowed&nbsp;down. ENERGINET DATAHUB: WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF DATAHUB?
The purpose of DataHub is to ensure uniform communication methods and standardized processes for professional participants in the electricity market in order to stimulate competition and optimize market conditions for electricity consumers. Every piece of information about the electricity consumption of Danish consumers&nbsp;is stored in DataHub, which also handles business processes, such as change of address, change of supplier etc. DataHub has the capacity to process metered data and business processes for all 3.3 million Danish electricity consumers. For instance, when grid operators submit readings for a metering point to DataHub, it transfers the information to the applicable electricity supplier, who is then able to bill the consumer.

We are looking for tech solutions that enable bidirectional (V2G) charging systems to support grid stabilization.

Call for Solutions: Bidirectional EV Charging (V2G) Technologies for Grid Stabilization

<h4>General information</h4>
Local energy systems aim to “add” a local layer to the electricity grid which locally matches electricity supply with demand. We welcome any solutions or services with the potential of contributing to the realization of such a system. Key stakeholders include energy companies, local energy users, local energy producers, distribution system operators, the transmission system operators, municipalities and society. 
<h4>Requirements</h4>
The system should be able to cope with unexpected situations, such as changes in demand, supply or a high voltage grid failure
<ul>
<li>A proven solution</li>
<li>Applicable for the Dutch energy grid ​</li>
<li>Meets the Dutch DSO design criteria – Reliable, Safe and Accessible to everyone </li>
</ul>
<h4>Background</h4>
Due to the shift in energy generation from top-down to a multi directional system, electricity flows are constantly changing. This creates challenges for the Dutch energy grid. At this point, the&nbsp;grid is not fully prepared for these future changes in demand that can potentially knock the&nbsp;system out of balance.​ 
Creating local energy systems where energy is generated and consumed locally could serve as a potential solution for this problem. Existing local energy system examples operate and optimize energy flows on a local level, with challenges in domains like pricing, and distributing the benefits to different stakeholders. Optimally balancing individual local energy systems versus connecting these systems to the grid will result in a more stable, affordable and futureproof system. 
<h4>Next steps</h4>
After the deadline the challenge owners will review the applications and select the top applicants for a virtual selection day beginning of July. During this selection day the selected applicants will get the chance to present their solution with representatives of Stedin, Alliander &amp; Enexis. Afterwards, the top candidate(s) for the challenge may be invited to participate in a pilot to test their solution in the field with one or multiple participating firms.
<h4> Challenge owners</h4>
This challenge is a collaboration between three Dutch distribution grid operators; <a href="https://www.stedin.net/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Stedin</a>, <a href="https://www.alliander.com/nl/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Alliander</a> and <a href="https://www.enexis.nl/consument" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Enexis</a>. <img class="ic-image" style="max-width: 100%; height: 90px;" src="/api/files/challenge/33/15fe50088f1b4e8f9aec9dcd7a37c32d-Netbeheerders_2.PNG?_rs=MDZVYnqjK0os8HfJlQQkOBuKROE1" width="411">

Together with an alliance of three Dutch distribution service operators; Alliander, Enexis and Stedin, we are looking for innovative and/or collaborative solutions for tackling (parts of) the challenge of creating resilient local energy systems, while focusing on creating value for all stakeholders and society in a fair way.

Local energy systems

<h4>General information</h4>
Energy consumption is increasing due to the energy transition and electrification (e.g.&nbsp;electric vehicles, use of heat&nbsp;pumps, electric cooking, etc.).&nbsp;Furthermore, energy is increasingly being generated on a decentral level by PV&nbsp;panels. These trends combined create complex energy consumption profiles that are difficult to predict.&nbsp;Therefore, we are looking for solutions that help DSOs in predicting customer consumption based on the&nbsp;underlying behaviour and intent. These customer insights can support in optimizing the energy system and&nbsp;maintaining a stable and reliable energy system.&nbsp;​ ​ Some potential (not limited) lines of thought are:&nbsp;​
<ul>
<li>Which external data sources influencing energy consumption and supply, can help us simulate consumer&nbsp;behaviour on a small scale (PC4) and how can it help to predict future supply and demand?​</li>
<li>Can we identify customer behaviour patterns in energy consumption and show how this varies between groups&nbsp;of customers? For example, is a certain customer group more likely to buy energy management solutions?&nbsp;​</li>
<li>Can we identify patterns in (groups of) customers that are more likely to choose solutions increasing demand or supply of electricity on a specific location such as solar panels,&nbsp;electric vehicles, solar boilers, heat pumps or air conditioners etc?​ </li>
</ul>
<h4>Requirements</h4>
<ul>
<li>A proven solution</li>
<li>Applicable for the Dutch market</li>
<li>GDPR compliant </li>
</ul>
<h4>Next steps</h4>
The challenge owners will select the top applicants, who will be invited for a virtual selection day. The top applicants will get the chance to share their solution with representatives of Stedin, Alliander &amp; Enexis. Afterwards, the top candidate(s) for the challenge may be invited to participate in a pilot to test their solution in the field with one or multiple participating firms. 
<h4>Challenge owners</h4>
This challenge is a collaboration between three Dutch distribution grid operators; <a href="https://www.stedin.net/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Stedin</a>, <a href="https://www.alliander.com/nl/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Alliander</a> and <a href="https://www.enexis.nl/consument" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Enexis</a>. 
<img class="ic-image" style="max-width: 100%; height: 90px;" src="/api/files/challenge/33/15fe50088f1b4e8f9aec9dcd7a37c32d-Netbeheerders_2.PNG?_rs=MDZVYnqjK0os8HfJlQQkOBuKROE1" width="411">

Together with an alliance of three Dutch distribution service operators; Alliander, Enexis and Stedin, we are looking for solutions that can help better simulate grid load based on customer profiles and predictions on short (0-3 year), mid (4-9 year) and long (&gt;10 year) term.

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