U2Demo is proud to highlight the participation of Hugo Morais (INESC‑ID) in a recent episode of the EU Energy Projects Podcast by ENLIT Europe, now available online.
Watch the full episode:
From pilots to practical energy solutions
In this episode, recorded following ENLIT Europe, Hugo Morais discusses the evolving European energy landscape and the role of large-scale Horizon Europe projects — including U2Demo, EV4EU, and Shift2DC — in accelerating the transition towards smarter and more sustainable energy systems.
A key focus of the conversation is how these initiatives move beyond pilots to deliver practical, scalable energy solutions that can be adopted across Europe.
The key role of digitalization
As highlighted during the podcast:
“Without digitalisation, we do not have control. And if we don’t have control, we don’t have intelligence. And if we don’t have intelligence, we don’t have benefits.”
Digital technologies are essential to:
- Enable real‑time management of energy systems
- Support the integration of renewable energy sources
- Balance the growing demand from electric mobility and smart buildings
Hugo Morais emphasizes that robust digital infrastructure and standardized services are critical to unlocking these benefits.
A user‑centric energy transition
Another important takeaway is the need for a user‑centric approach. For solutions such as electric vehicles to truly support the energy system, they must deliver clear and tangible benefits to users while contributing to grid flexibility.
This aligns closely with the ambition of the U2Demo project, which focuses on demonstrating how innovative solutions can evolve into real services that benefit both citizens and the energy system.
U2Demo at ENLIT Europe
U2Demo was also showcased at ENLIT as part of the INESC‑ID cluster, together with EV4EU and Shift2DC, highlighting the synergies between these projects.
Learn more about the ENLIT program here.
Read the article in the ENLIT library here.
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