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

Save the Date: U24U Webinar #3 on Blockchain & Traceability
U2DEMO is pleased to announce the third webinar in the U24U Webinar Series: "Blockchain & Traceability" hosted by Exaion, taking place... read more →
July 7, 2026

U2DEMO Partners Contribute to Key Discussions at EU Sustainable Energy Week 2026
From 9 to 11 June 2026, policymakers, researchers, industry representatives, local authorities and civil society organisations gathered in Brussels and... read more →
June 30, 2026

U2Demo Contribution to New Research on TSO-DSO Coordination Presented at PSCC 2026
A new research paper co-authored by U2Demo contributor Aníbal Sanjab (VITO) was recently presented at the Power Systems Computation Conference... read more →
June 16, 2026

Hugo Morais featured in ENLIT podcast on the future of digital energy systems
U2Demo is proud to highlight the participation of Hugo Morais (INESC‑ID) in a recent episode of the EU Energy Projects Podcast by... read more →
June 2, 2026

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





























