Video: Introducing the SERENE project

The SERENE project aims to develop and demonstrate sustainable, integrated, cost-effective and customer-centric energy solutions for local communities.

As illustrated in this video, the SERENE project's overall objective is to help accelerate the transition of Europe’s electricity system to a more decentralized structure. Its specific goal is to establish locally integrated “energy islands” in different villages of Skanderborg (Denmark), Olst (the Netherlands) and Przywidz (Poland).

Such “energy islands” will contribute to the decarbonisation of local energy systems via the optimal integration of multi-energy carriers through smart control and the balancing of systems and grids at the local level. This approach will also increase the levels of renewable energy use, thereby enhancing the environmental, social and economic conditions of the citizens and establishing more business and trade.

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The experiences gained at the demonstration sites will be analysed and evaluated for replicability across Europe. Technical benchmark models and solutions will be established alongside business models and evaluated against the different challenges identified by the countries involved.

The levels of user involvement and their interest to participate will be evaluated from the geographical, social, environmental and economic conditions.