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ALPGRIDS 
Increasing RES uptake through Microgrids in the Alps
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Some rural Alpine regions do not have reliable and sufficient energy supply; as a result, they are exposed to blackouts. ALPGRIDS promoted local and sustainable energy production through microgrids in the Alpine region. The project did not only boost low-carbon communities and reduced billing volatility but also helped to prevent blackouts in the partner villages by providing local and reliable energy. As part of the project, the ALPGRIDS network was established. Thanks to this network, smart grids were developed and replicated in five European countries, namely Austria, Germany, France, Italy and Slovenia.

Factsheet

  • 2014 – 2020
  • Low carbon
  • Establish transnationally integrated low carbon policy instruments
    • Group 1: To develop an effective research and innovation ecosystem
  • 10/2019
  • 06/2022
  • 1.881.778 EUR
  • 1.599.511 EUR
  • Completed
  • Renewable energy

Partners

Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Energy Environment Agency (Lead partner)
  • Lead partner
  • France
  • Rhône-Alpes
  • VILLEURBANNE
    IRE spa - Regional agency for Infrastructures, building Renovation and Energy of Liguria
    • Italy
    • Liguria
    • GENOVA
        Energy and Innovation Centre of Weiz
        • Austria
        • Steiermark
        • WEIZ
            Energy Agency of Podravje - Institution for sustainable energy use
            • Slovenia
            • Vzhodna Slovenia
            • MARIBOR
                4ward Energy Research Ltd.
                • Austria
                • Steiermark
                • GRAZ
                    Design and Management of Electrical Power Assets
                    • Italy
                    • Lombardia
                    • SEGRATE
                        B.A.U.M. Consult GmbH München
                        • Germany
                        • Oberbayern
                        • MÜNCHEN
                            Rothmoser GmbH & Co. KG
                            • Germany
                            • Oberbayern
                            • GRAFING
                                CNR
                                • France
                                • Rhône-Alpes
                                • LYON
                                    Municipality of Udine
                                    • Italy
                                    • Friuli-Venezia Giulia
                                    • UDINE
                                        Municipality Selnica ob Dravi
                                        • Slovenia
                                        • Vzhodna Slovenia
                                        • Selnica ob Dravi
                                            University of Genoa
                                            • Italy
                                            • Liguria
                                            • SAVONA
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                                                Outcomes

                                                • Alpine Microgrid Model

                                                  Strategy
                                                  The Alpine micro-grid model aims at contributing to the development of a shared understanding of Microgrids and their potential role for supporting the energy transition and the implementation of local Energy Communities in the Alps.
                                                  Through the description of 7 pilot projects implemented by ALPGRIDS, this guide provides information on Microgrid solutions supporting collective energy actions implemented by Local Energy Communities in the Alps. The guide is mainly targeted at local energy communities and local public authorities willing to experiment and deploy microgrid solutions.

                                                • Microgrid Policy Package

                                                  Strategy
                                                  This guide provides concrete elements for policy makers to help with the design of supportive policies and instruments for Local Energy Communities (LEC).
                                                  Through a detailed set of information based on the experience gained by the Partners of the ALPGRIDS Project, the reader is guided on the basis of step-by-step support on how to design supportive energy policies and plans at regional and local levels. The policy package is mainly targeted at regional and local policy makers.

                                                • Microgrid Replication Guide

                                                  Strategy
                                                  The replication program has been based on 13 bi-lateral exchanges designed to support target groups (emerging energy communities, local public authorities and energy agencies) in facilitating the setting up of energy communities and microgrid solution projects.
                                                  This guide describes the results and findings of the replication activities and provides guidance for further replication in other Alpine territories. The replication guide is mainly targeted at regional and local public authorities and energy agencies in the Alps.

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                                                • WP T1 objective is to define the Alpine Microgrid business and governance Model through a group of existing pilot projects in 7 different Alpine territories where the functioning of microgrid is measured and/or simulated. All PPs will analyse their local context (regulatory, existing case studies, market conditions), implement and/or support pilot activities to further develop the model and mobilize local stakeholders (public authorities, communities, project developers, market players) in analysing the barriers and opportunities of implementing microgrids in Alpine territories.
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                                                • WPT2 objective is to create an enabling policy environment for microgrids by revising or creating new policy instruments that will support the integration and uptake of microgrid solutions at regional and local levels. All PPs will meet with policy makers, coordinating their efforts at National levels, share T1 experience, organize pilot site visits, jointly review existing policy instruments and propose measures to be included in the policy instruments. PPs will also mobilize microgrid solution providers and business community. A Sounding Board involving ALPGRIDS observers and other EUSALP policy makers, energy utility companies and regulators will be set up.
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                                                • WPT3 objective is to transfer PPs experience to AS stakeholders outside the Consortium. At least 12 Promoting Organisations (POs) outside the consortium interested in supporting microgrid solutions and capable of influencing regional and local decision makers, are selected through an open call process and involved in bi-lateral exchanges with all PPs AS newly graduated students are invited to join an International Summer School on microgrids. Based on T2 results and the above activities, a Microgrid Replication Guide (OT.3) on the use of microgrids in the AS is formulated by WPL, shared with AG9 members (LP), promoted during Final Conference and widely disseminated.
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