SDU Center for Energy Informatics Advances Digital Energy Innovation
Odense, Denmark—28 November 2024
The SDU Center for Energy Informatics (SDU CEI) has presented its key contributions to the ambitious Digital Energy Hub project, showcasing innovative tools and methodologies that drive Denmark’s energy transition. The event highlighted SDU CEI’s leadership in integrating digitalization and energy technologies to meet Denmark’s climate goals and strengthen its position as a global leader in green-tech.
About the Digital Energy Hub:
The Digital Energy Hub, managed by Center Denmark, aims to create a robust innovation ecosystem to develop intelligent energy systems. This open, data-driven environment is designed to foster collaborations, new technologies, and business models while advancing Denmark’s energy infrastructure. The project supports SMEs, scaleups, and other actors in leveraging IoT and AI to drive innovation and sustainability.
SDU CEI’s Deliverables:
As a leading partner, SDU CEI is contributing cutting-edge research and development to the project. Highlights of the presentations included:
- Software-in-the-Loop Testing for Smart EV Charging:
Christian Skafte Beck Clausen presented an advanced testing framework using the Open Charge Point Protocol (OCPP) 2.0.1. This simulation-based approach allows for risk-free testing of EV charging strategies in virtual ecosystems, enhancing interoperability and system efficiency. - Grid Price Signals and Optimization Strategies:
Kristoffer Christensen explored the impact of real-time pricing and dynamic tariffs on the grid. The results demonstrate how price signals can balance electricity demand, reduce overloads, and cut consumer costs while maintaining grid stability. - Battery Integration in Energy Systems:
Lu Cong and Magnus Værbak unveiled solutions for mitigating grid overloads caused by increasing EV adoption. Their simulations provided insights into scalable battery systems that support grid stability and unlock new revenue streams through market participation.
Driving Digital Energy Innovation:
These deliverables highlight SDU CEI’s role in addressing the challenges of energy optimization and decarbonization. By leveraging the Center Denmark data hub and advanced simulation tools, the team is catalyzing collaborations and building readiness for deploying intelligent energy technologies.
Looking Forward:
Under the leadership of Prof. Bo Nørregaard Jørgensen and Prof. Zheng Grace Ma, SDU CEI continues to pioneer efforts in energy informatics, bridging academia and industry to deliver actionable solutions. With a focus on creating intelligent, data-driven energy systems, the contributions from SDU CEI are critical to achieving the goals of the Digital Energy Hub.
This event underscores SDU CEI’s commitment to driving innovation and sustainability, ensuring Denmark remains at the forefront of the global green energy transition.