The project EGent addresses key challenges of the energy transition by strengthening the integration of ECs. The focus is on integrating community storage systems - both stationary and mobile - into the energy system in order to efficiently utilize their potential and contribute to achieving climate targets.
Technical, economic, and regulatory aspects are considered in equal measure to develop practical and scalable solutions for implementation in real-world energy systems.
Factsheet#
| Short name | EGent |
| Title | Stochastische kooperative Agenten-Systeme für mobile und stationäre (Schwarm-)Speicherkonzepte in Energiegemeinschaften |
| Duration | 01.06.2025 – 30.11.2027 |
| Partners | 15 (show all) |
| Project type | Cooperative research project, Industrial research |
| Project lead AIT | Bernadette Fina |
Overview#
The project investigates the integration of various storage solutions into energy communities, including stationary and mobile swarm storage systems (e.g., electric vehicles). The aim is to analyze and optimize their deployment under real-world conditions.
A particular focus is placed on the development of innovative methods for forecasting energy consumption and generation, as well as on optimizing the operation of community storage systems. Stochastic approaches and AI-based methods are applied to account for uncertainties such as the volatility of energy generation and the availability of storage.
In addition, regulatory frameworks, user needs, and economic aspects are analyzed in order to develop viable business models and tariff structures. This is intended to enable the efficient integration of energy communities into the overall energy system.
Further information#
Project partners#
- AIT Austrian Institute of Technology GmbH (Project coordination)
- Christian Hofmann Unternehmensberatung GmbH
- CyberGrid GmbH
- ecoplus. The Business Agency of Lower Austria
- electrify smart energy GmbH
- Energie Steiermark AG
- Energy Cooperative Elsbeere Wienerwald
- Hengl Energy GmbH
- im-plan-tat – Spatial Planning GmbH & Co KG
- KEM Almenland
- Lower Austrian Energy and Environment Agency GmbH
- Reisenbauer Solutions GmbH
- ee-volution Association
Funding#
This project is funded by the granting organisation Federal Ministry of Innovation, Mobility and Infrastructure, the Climate and Energy Fund and the FFG. The FFG is the central national funding agency and strengthens Austria’s innovative capacity. More information can be found in the FFG project database.