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
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News
Energy sharing models & flexibility: insights from the second U2Demo webinar
On 20 March 2026, the U2Demo project, together with project partner VITO, hosted its second webinar in the U24U series,... read more →
May 28, 2026
U2Demo General Assembly in Karlsruhe: advancing collaboration and technical progress
On 28–29 April 2026, the U2Demo consortium gathered in Karlsruhe (Germany) for its latest General Assembly, hosted by the European Institute for Energy... read more →
May 7, 2026
U2Demo strengthens its role at BRIDGE General Assembly 2026
The U2Demo project reaffirmed its active role within Europe’s energy innovation landscape during the BRIDGE General Assembly 2026, highlighting its... read more →
April 24, 2026
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
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 Café 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
