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
