- The RESPONDENT project will showcase its advanced Power Generation and Demand Forecasting solutions, and Galileo-enabled PMU technology for real-time grid monitoring on March 28th in Barcelona, Spain.
- The pilot will demonstrate how AI-driven forecasting helps TSOs, DSOs, energy traders, and industrial consumers optimise electricity planning, balance supply and demand, and reduce operational costs
- The pilot will showcase RESPONDENT’s support of renewable energy integration, demand-side management, and smarter grid operations
Barcelona – 5th March 2025 – With its upcoming second and final pilot demonstration on 28th March, 2025, the RESPONDENT project will have reached a major milestone and the opportunity to showcase its advanced power generation, demand forecasting, and smart-grid Galileo-based synchronisation and monitoring solutions.
Taking place at the premises of project partner Institut de Recerca en Energia de Catalunya (IREC) in Barcelona, Spain, this pilot marks a significant step forward in optimising electricity grid operations, leveraging AI-driven forecasting, Galileo-enabled Phasor Measurement Units (PMUs), and real-time data integration to enhance grid stability and efficiency.
Building on the success of the first pilot in October 2024, which focused on power generation forecasting, the second pilot introduces demand forecasting capabilities and resilient nanosecond-level time synchronisation for advanced grid monitoring —a critical component for balancing electricity supply and demand in an increasingly renewable-based energy system.
Most notably, the pilot’s setup includes the Galileo-enabled PMU, installed and calibrated to use Galileo time stamping, integrated with IREC’s microgrid control system alongside a second one installed at an Anell substation.
The second pilot highlights the full capabilities of the RESPONDENT Solution Suite, including:
- Demonstrating real-time grid monitoring through nanosecond-level time synchronisation, using the Galileo-enabled PMU technology timing and synchronisation to enhance data accuracy.
- Optimising energy planning for system operators and market participants with integrated Power Generation and Demand Forecasting.
- Improving congestion management, voltage control, demand-side response strategies, and stability through enhanced grid monitoring and accurate forecasting.
- The development of a European solution for the time synchronisation of grid sensors that is independent of non-EU satellite systems
Ultimately, this final pilot will reinforce RESPONDENT’s role in supporting Europe’s clean energy transition and strengthening the future of its energy security. By providing more accurate forecasting solutions and leveraging Galileo satellite technology for precise grid synchronisation, RESPONDENT seeks to help system operators, traders, and energy retailers optimise their strategies, reduce financial risks, and develop innovative market products.
To ensure that these innovations reach the stakeholders who need them most, RESPONDENT invites grid operators, policymakers, energy traders, industry professionals, and all interested parties with a stake in the future of renewable energy in Europe to witness the final pilot demonstration firsthand. This event represents a crucial opportunity to engage with the cutting-edge forecasting tools and grid synchronisation technologies that will shape the future of Europe’s energy landscape.
Register by Friday, 21st March to secure your spot: Pilot Demonstration Registration
For more information about RESPONDENT, the pilot demonstration, and to stay updated on its results, visit https://respondent-project.eu/ and follow us on LinkedIn and X.
For further details, please contact:
Media enquiries: Mr Ben Moore, EU Project Manager and RESPONDENT Communication and Dissemination Manager, Carr Communications: bmoore@carrcommunications.ie
Scientific and Technical enquiries: Dr. Ane Miren Flórez Tapia, Associate Researcher and RESPONDENT Scientific and Technical Manager, Vicomtech: amflorez@vicomtech.org
Technical enquiries: Ms. Effie Makri, VP of Research and Innovation and RESPONDENT Project Coordinator, Future Intelligence: emakri@f-in.eu
About RESPONDENT:
RESPONDENT is a Horizon Europe project focused on enhancing the integration of renewable energy sources into Europe’s power grids through the utilisation of European space technology and managed by the EU Agency for the Space Programme (EUSPA) on behalf of the European Commission. The project brings together leading experts and organisations to drive forward the EU’s renewable energy agenda.
RESPONDENT has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme under grant agreement no. 101082355.
