DSM4islands
The new three-year project “DSM4islands” started in December 2024 with the participation of the University of Cyprus and EPL Technology Frontiers Ltd in a transnational network. The project aims to develop solutions that demonstrate the value of Demand-Side Management (DSM) to maximize the use of Variable Renewable Energy (VRE) in isolated power systems.
“DSM4islands” is a CETPartnership coordinated by Energynautics GmbH (Germany), which also involves the University of Palermo (Italy), EPL Technology Frontiers Ltd (Cyprus), and Exalto Energy & Innovation S.r.l. (Italy).
The project addresses key research and innovation themes related to:
- Large-scale renewable generation and system flexibility
- Energy storage technologies for flexibility
- System integration and flexible operations
- Innovative flexibility sources and flexibility markets
The project’s innovation lies in the application of DSM to isolated power systems, such as those of Cyprus and Lampedusa, to rapidly integrate high shares of VRE. This approach aims to provide useful insights for other islands, microgrids, and larger networks as well.
DSM can contribute to the EU’s energy and climate objectives by optimizing energy consumption and reducing emissions, especially in the numerous European islands. The developed solutions will have the potential to be adapted to other contexts thanks to standardized control algorithms and data platforms.
