Cologne, 24 November 2025 – The “Smart Grid Synergy” project, funded by the German Federal Environmental Foundation (DBU), formally commenced on 1 November 2025 and has now entered its operational phase. During the internal kick-off meeting hosted by the EEBus Initiative e.V., key conceptual, technical, and organisational parameters were defined. The one-year project will be led by the EEBus Initiative, with NRW4Climate providing expert support as an associated partner.
“Smart Grid Synergy” seeks to establish the foundations for an intelligent, future-oriented, and interoperable energy system. The project will focus on the design, specification, and validation of standardised communication processes between buildings, energy service providers, and grid operators. By enabling coordinated and cross-sectoral interaction, the project aims to eliminate conflicting control signals, enhance the utilisation of load flexibility, and enable more efficient management of distributed energy resources. In doing so, it will support the stability of local electricity networks and contribute to the climate objectives of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia.
Building on existing standardisation efforts relating to interoperable Energy Management Systems (EMS), the project will advance this work by defining concrete use cases, decision frameworks, and implementation pathways for EMS operation. The EEBus Initiative will contribute its extensive experience in international standardisation and the development of open technical interfaces. NRW4Climate will complement this with practical insights from climate-action initiatives and a broad network across the energy sector.
The successful kick-off marks an important milestone for a project that illustrates how technological innovation and collaborative approaches can drive progress in the energy transition. Over the coming year, the EEBus Initiative and NRW4Climate will work closely together to provide meaningful impetus for a connected, interoperable, and resilient energy system.