InterConnect: efficient energy management within reach
Status
October 2019 - March 2024
Partners
50 partners from eleven countries
As Europe moved towards a more digital and flexible energy system, one major hurdle remained: smart devices, homes and grids still struggled to work seamlessly together. To address this, the European Commission launched InterConnect: one of its largest digital energy initiatives. Approved by the European Commission under the Horizon 2020 programme, the project brought together over 50 partners to build a shared, interoperable foundation for tomorrow’s smart homes and buildings.
Results and impact
Through a €30 million large‑scale pilot, the project delivered a practical framework where smart devices and energy platforms interact seamlessly. This has paved the way for new digital services, improved energy efficiency and more resilient European energy systems. The project validated interoperability at scale, laying the groundwork for a more open and user‑friendly energy market.
TNO’s role
As technical coordinator, TNO led the development of the project’s reference architecture and semantic interoperability principles. TNO ensured the architecture was open, secure and scalable—allowing manufacturers, service providers and energy companies to innovate on top of a reliable, future‑ready framework.
More information
Read more about InterConnect, its pilots and the open calls supporting European SMEs through the project website.
Contact us
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Christine Balch
Functie:Director EU AffairsChristine leads the deployment of TNO strategy in Europe, together with the TNO Units. She applies her years of experience in strategy development, innovation management, business development and public affairs, acquired in different roles in management consultancy, telecommunications companies, own small business and now at TNO.
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Standplaats:Den Haag - New Babylon
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Email:Email Christine
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