Transforming the energy system to 100% renewable energy requires not only intelligent technologies and solutions, but also new business models, using sector coupling or setting up integrated regional and local energy systems. Austria is an active player in transnational research partnerships, networking to share knowledge and experience, and working with international partners to drive innovation forward for the energy system of the future.

Topic overview

• Topic: Transnational collaboration
  for a sustainable energy system
• Project - Transnational: CLUE
  Pilot regions for local energy communities in four EU countries
• Project - National: Blockchain grid
  Testing local management of energy, storage systems and networks
• Project - Transnational: LarGo!
  Secure roll-out of smart grid applications in distribution networks
• Interview: Patrick Child
  Deputy Director-General
  Directorate-General Research and Innovation (DG RTD) European Commission
  
• Project - National: ABS4TSO
  High-dynamic services for the power grid
• Project - Transnational: SUPER P2G
  Using renewable energy sources more effectively with power-to-gas
• Project - National: Clean Energy 4 Tourism
  Modern control technology for high energy efficiency in tourist regions
• Project - Transnational: HEATflex
  Staying competitive in the district heating sector