Project
COALESCE
The project focuses on the development and industrialisation of new products, technologies and digital platforms that improve energy efficiency, indoor comfort and sustainability in the built environment.
Full Project Name: Joint Optimisation of Data and Energy Networks for Digitising Sustainable Communities
Acronym: COALESCE
Programme: Horizon Europe – Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Staff Exchanges (HORIZON-MSCA-2022-SE-01-01 – MSCA Staff Exchanges 2022)
Grant Agreement: 101130739
Duration: January 2024 – December 2027
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Project Overview
COALESCE aims to develop innovative approaches for the joint optimisation of data networks and energy systems, supporting the digitisation of sustainable communities. The project focuses on integrating green communication infrastructures with renewable-powered microgrids, addressing the growing energy demands of digital technologies while contributing to the twin green and digital transitions.
The project brings together partners from academia and industry across Europe to collaboratively develop frameworks, algorithms, and practical solutions that improve the efficiency, resilience, and sustainability of energy and communication networks. Through international secondments, joint research activities, and knowledge exchange, COALESCE fosters cross-sector collaboration to accelerate innovation in areas such as renewable energy integration, energy optimisation, and smart community energy systems.
Cleanwatts Digital Role
Cleanwatts Digital (CWD) contributes as an industrial partner providing expertise in renewable energy systems, energy communities, and microgrid management platforms.
Within the project, CWD:
- Leads Work Package 5, focusing on networking, training activities, and knowledge exchange across the consortium.
- Supports the development and validation of energy optimisation frameworks relevant to smart energy systems.
- Provides access to data platforms, IoT infrastructure, and energy management expertise to support research and experimentation.
- Contributes to the translation of academic research into practical and scalable energy solutions.
Through collaboration with leading universities and research institutions, CWD helps ensure that project outputs remain aligned with real-world operational and technological needs.
Strategic Relevance for CWD
COALESCE supports CWD’s long-term innovation strategy by strengthening collaboration with international research institutions and expanding the company’s expertise in energy system optimisation, digital energy platforms, and smart community infrastructures.
The project provides opportunities to:
- Access advanced research on optimisation algorithms and energy-ICT integration
- Strengthen collaboration with leading European academic partners
- Support the development of next-generation digital tools for renewable energy communities
- Enhance internal expertise through international research secondments and knowledge exchange
Key Innovations
- Cross-optimisation frameworks for energy networks and digital communication infrastructures
- Advanced approaches to energy asset management and resource optimisation
- Integration of renewable-powered microgrids with digital communication systems
- Development of collaborative data-driven models for smart energy systems
Expected Impact for CWD
Through participation in COALESCE, CWD aims to:
- Strengthen its knowledge base in energy optimisation and digital energy system design
- Expand collaboration with international research partners
- Support the development of innovative solutions for renewable-supported microgrids and energy communities
- Explore new opportunities for integrating advanced algorithms and data-driven approaches into its digital platform.
Funding Disclaimer
The research leading to these results has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe Programme – Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Staff Exchanges, under Grant Agreement No. 101130739.
