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 project coordinated by Energynautics GmbH (Germany), which also involves:
- EPL Technology Frontiers Ltd (Cyprus)
- University of Cyprus
- University of Palermo (Italy),
- 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 innovation of the project lies in the application of Demand Side Management (DSM) to isolated power systems, such as those of Cyprus and Lampedusa, in order to rapidly integrate high shares of Variable Renewable Energy (VRE). This approach aims to provide valuable insights not only for these specific islands but also for other island systems, microgrids, and larger power networks.
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.
The “DSM4islands” project is funded under the 2023 Joint Call of the CETPartnership, with co-funding from the European Commission (Grant Agreement No. 101069750), the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (03EI4094), the Republic of Cyprus and the European Regional Development Fund through the Cyprus Research and Innovation Foundation (EP/CETP/0923/0004), and the Italian Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy (P/120006/01-02/X72).
