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. This 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
U2Demo Vision
Coordinator
Beneficiary Partners
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News
From Projects to Policy: U2Demo Joins European Webinar on Unlocking Energy Communities and Energy Sharing
Europe's energy transition depends not only on new technologies, but also on empowering citizens to participate directly in the production,... read more →
October 15, 2026
Inside the U2Demo General Assembly The Hague: Flexibility, Energy Sharing and the Future of Energy Communities
As Europe continues to electrify heating, transport and industry, electricity grids are facing growing pressure. In many regions, grid congestion... read more →
October 13, 2026
What Can We Learn From Europe’s Energy Communities?
Europe's vision for the future energy system aims to empower citizens to take a more active role in producing, sharing... read more →
September 30, 2026
Europe’s Energy Communities Do Not Need More Digital Tools. They Need a Common Digital Language.
For years, European energy policy has been built around a compelling vision. As the energy system much of Europe's energy transition... read more →
September 15, 2026
How U2Demo Helped Shape Recommendations for Citizen-Led Energy Sharing in Europe
Europe's energy transition depends not only on renewable technologies, but also on empowering citizens to become active participants in the... read more →
September 9, 2026
What Do Citizens Really Want From Energy Sharing?
For years, European energy policy has been built around a compelling vision. As the energy system becomes more decentralized, citizens are... read more →
September 8, 2026
U24U Webinar #3 on Blockchain & Traceability: Registration Now Open
U2DEMO invites you to the third webinar in the U24U Webinar Series: "Blockchain & Traceability" hosted by Exaion, taking place on 9... read more →
August 27, 2026
Energy Sharing in Europe Is No Longer a Technology Challenge. It Is a Governance Challenge.
The European debate around energy communities is often dominated by technology. Discussions focus on blockchain, smart contracts, dynamic tariffs, flexibility... read more →
August 18, 2026
U2DEMO Featured in the New BRIDGE 2026 Brochure
Published by the European Commission's BRIDGE initiative, the 2026 edition highlights the community's vision, mission, strategic objectives, and collaborative work... read more →
August 6, 2026
U2Demo partners present research at EEM 2026
From 22 to 24 June 2026, U2Demo partners participated in the European Energy Market (EEM) Conference 2026 in Trondheim, Norway.... read more →
July 30, 2026
U2Demo Newsletter #3: Research, Innovation and Collaboration in Action
We are pleased to announce the release of the third U2Demo project newsletter, highlighting the latest scientific achievements, stakeholder engagement activities,... read more →
July 21, 2026
U2DEMO Showcases User-Friendly Energy Community Optimization Tools at CIRED 2026
U2DEMO was represented at CIRED 2026, one of the leading international conferences on electricity distribution. During the event, Diogo Pinto Ferreira (INESC-ID) presented... read more →
July 9, 2026
