The U2Demo project (Use of open-source P2P energy sharing platforms for energy democratization) funded by the European Union’s Horizon Innovation Actions, aims to create innovative, consumer-centered management strategies that facilitate a widespread participation in Peer-to-Peer (P2P) trading and energy sharing. The Horizon Europe project will promote equitable and democratic access to sustainable energy resources.
42 months
September 2024 to February 2028
17 partners + 2 associated
8 Countries
4 PILOTS
5 M€ EU Funding
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News
New Research Breakthrough: Day‑Ahead Optimization Model Boosts Renewable Energy Community Performance
Published: March 2026Project: U2Demo – Horizon Europe (GA No. 101160684)Authors: Nuno Velosa, Hugo Morais, Lucas PereiraBased on: “Day-ahead optimization model for... read more →
March 31, 2026
U24U Webinar #2: Energy Sharing Models and Flexibility Delivery from Energy Communities Â
Join the U2Demo Consortium and Policy Experts on 20 March 2026 As the energy transition accelerates, local energy sharing and peer-to-peer (P2P) trading are becoming... read more →
March 3, 2026
U2Demo Newsletter #2: From Design to Deployment
The second U2Demo newsletter marks a new stage for the Horizon Europe project as it shifts from high‑level design to... read more →
February 25, 2026
U2Demo Shines at ENLIT Europe 2025 in Bilbao
U2Demo made a strong impression at ENLIT Europe 2025, held in Bilbao, showcasing innovative solutions for peer-to-peer energy sharing and the... read more →
December 11, 2025
Energy Café in Otterbeek: local solar, real-life support
On 6 November 2025, Klimaan hosted an Energy CafĂ© in the Otterbeek neighborhood in Mechelen as part of U2Demo’s Belgian pilot.... read more →
December 2, 2025
U2Demo at IEEE PES ISGT Europe 2025
Making Local Energy Sharing Real When energy communities share and trade energy locally, the promise is huge: more renewable use,... read more →
November 20, 2025
U2Demo Joins ENLIT 2025 in Bilbao
U2Demo is heading to ENLIT Europe 2025, taking place from 18 to 20 November at the Bilbao Exhibition Centre in Spain! ENLIT brings together thousands... read more →
November 12, 2025
Mapping the Future of Energy Sharing: U2Demo Webinar Recap
As Europe moves towards more decentralised and citizen-led energy systems, understanding how national and EU laws support energy sharing is... read more →
November 6, 2025
U2Demo General Assembly in Bratislava: Advancing Europe’s Energy Communities from Harmonization to Integration
On 10–11 September, The U2Demo consortium gathered in Bratislava for its second General Assembly, marking a major milestone in the project’s mission to strengthen Europe’s... read more →
October 8, 2025
