Description
Micro production is rapidly rising field in energy sector, and the electricity distribution companies must be prepared for that. For that reason the project idea is to develop a virtual integration and management platform for micro producers, called Virtual Powerplant for Micro Producers (VPMP). The solution would enable to manage micro producers in a sustainable and economically feasible manner. This project, supported under the small grant scheme, will aim to further elaborate the project idea with the aim of preparing the project application for the main open call under the GII programme. The project aim is to carry out business analyses (market research, competition study, marketing study) to prepare a business strategy, and carry out environmental impact analysis, to frame initial software specification and to search for partner (also from Norway) to be involved in the project.
Summary of project results
Project was needed to develop a virtual integration and management platform for micro producers, called Virtual Powerplant for Micro Producers (VPMP). All conducted activities are reflected in project final report and the results are sustained through preparation of the open (main) call project together with project partners. The objective of the project was to to carry out business analyses (market research, competition study, marketing study) to prepare a business strategy, and carry out environmental impact analysis, to frame initial software specification and to search for partners (also from Norway) to be involved in the project. As all planned activities were conducted and presented in the final report, the objective can be considered reached. Project promoters have delivered a thoroughly prepared business idea for further competition in the open call. As the project ended with successful partner search, taking in one Norwegian partner for future developments, the involvment of beneficiaries can be considered fulfilled.
Summary of bilateral results