SINGULAR investigates the effects of large-scale integration of renewables and demand-side management on the planning and operation of insular electricity grids, proposing efficient measures, solutions and tools towards the development of a sustainable and smart grid. Different network operation procedures and tools, based on innovative approaches of predictive electricity network operation, will be developed.

The progressive penetration of conventional and renewable distributed generation is driving major changes in the whole power systems infrastructure justifying the introduction of more intelligence, in particular, in power distribution networks. The information infrastructure will play a central role as future power systems cannot be supported by centralized information infrastructures on which today's power systems rely.

The energy supply will need to evolve into a dynamic system to provide the smart energy infrastructure needed to support society in 2020 and beyond. Future Internet technologies will play a critical role in the development of Smart Energy infrastructures, enabling new functionality while reducing costs.In the FINSENY project, key actors from the ICT and energy sectors will team-up to identify the ICT requirements of Smart Energy Systems. This will lead to the definition of new solutions and standards, verified in a large scale pan-European Smart Energy trial.

Develop a dedicated innovative toolbox to support the grid security approach of transmission system operators (TSOs).

The goal of EPIC-HUB is to develop new methodology, architecture and services able to provide improved Energy Performances to Neighbourhoods (NBH), combining Energy-Hub-based Energy Optimization capabilities with a Seamless Integration of pre-existing energy ICT systems and other ICT system deployed.EPIC-HUB focuses on efficient Management, Control and Decision-Support Energy Policies at neighbourhood-level, defining an interoperable Middleware solution and a structured vision for the communities to use and share renewable energy sources, energy storage, and micro-generation, to consistently r

SOGRID project is in this context of changing distribution and proposes to test in real conditions a communication architecture PLC G3 from the meter to the source post. several innovations technology (system-on-chip, hubs, couplers, integrated sensors,electronic meters) will be designed, developed, deployed and experienced in the project.

The project Web2Energy is directed to implement and approve all three pillars of 'Smart Distribution'. Smart Metering – the consumer participates in the energy market Smart Energy Management – Clustering of small power producers . Smart Distribution Automation – higher reliability of supply.

Demonstrate and quantify the benefits of combining SGT with DG and LM and share this knowledge with stakeholders and decision makers in private and public sector. Develop the “SmartGen Models” which illustrates both energy resources and grid information visually by combining SGT scenarios with input from GIS and NIS.

The project is divided into 2 parts, covers a total period of three years and is based in Mendrisio. The town of Mendrisio was chosen thanks to the great experience that can boast in the field of alternative mobility, having successfully hosted the draft SPD.In the first part of the period of 16 months, the main purpose of the project S2G is to recruit and select the 20 ideal candidates that will be part of the project. The recruitment of candidates will take place between the months of October and December 2010.

The main objective of the OPEN meter project is to specify a comprehensive set of open and public standards for Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) supporting multi commodities (Electricity, Gas, Water and Heat), based on the agreement of the most relevant stakeholders in the area.