Webinars & Expert Insights

Discover the latest insights from the U2Demo project through our collection of webinars and expert contributions. This page brings together in-depth webinar recordings and concise video insights from task leaders, showcasing key findings, methodologies, and real-world applications developed throughout the project.

Our webinars offer a deeper dive into topics such as energy sharing models, flexibility, and the role of energy communities in the transition to a more sustainable and decentralised energy system. Complementing these sessions, short expert videos highlight the main outcomes of specific deliverables, providing quick and accessible takeaways from project partners.

Together, these resources form a central hub to explore U2Demo’s results, exchange knowledge, and support stakeholders, researchers, and practitioners working towards a more democratic and resilient energy system.

U24U Webinars

Webinar #1 – Mapping Legal and Regulatory Framework for P2P energy sharing platforms

This webinar explores the legal and regulatory framework for peer-to-peer (P2P) energy sharing in Europe. It highlights how EU legislation and national implementations shape the development of energy sharing within energy communities. Based on Deliverable D1.1 – Mapping Law and Regulation in Energy Sharing and P2P Trading within Energy Communities, led by the Florence School of Regulation (FSR), the webinar provides valuable insights into the roles, responsibilities, and interactions between key actors, including consumers, energy communities, suppliers, and distribution system operators (DSOs).

Webinar #2 - Energy Sharing Models & Flexibility Delivery from Energy Communities

This webinar explores different energy sharing models and how they enable flexibility within energy communities. It highlights how local energy sharing and trading arrangements can support cost savings, resource optimisation, and the provision of flexibility services in decentralised energy systems. Based on Deliverable D2.1 – P2P market and energy sharing designs and consumer participation processes, and hosted by VITO, the webinar provides insights into the classification of energy sharing models and their potential to deliver value for consumers, energy communities, and system operators, drawing on real-world implementations and quantitative analyses.

Expert Insights

Can P2P Energy Sharing Scale Across Europe?

Lucila de Almeida (FSR/EUI) explains why regulation is a key factor in enabling interoperable and scalable energy sharing solutions across European Member States. This interview is based on insights from U2DEMO Deliverable D1.1 and explores the role of regulation in supporting energy communities, peer-to-peer trading, and cross-border innovation.

What makes energy sharing fair?

Mathijs Bodelier (TNO) explains how fairness, trust, behavioural change and community engagement influence the adoption of energy sharing services. Based on insights from U2DEMO Deliverable D1.2, this interview explores the challenges citizens may face when participating in energy sharing initiatives, the importance of fair allocation of costs and benefits, and the conditions needed for successful community adoption.

How Do You Choose the Right Open-Source Tools?

Federica Blasioli (EIFER) explains why no single open-source tool can meet all the needs of energy communities and how U2DEMO developed a methodology to identify, compare and combine suitable solutions. Drawing on insights from U2Demo Deliverable D1.3, this interview explores the assessment of open-source energy tools and the development of a framework that helps energy communities navigate an increasingly complex digital landscape.

Podcasts

ENLIT Podcast: Hugo Morais on U2Demo and Digital Energy

In this ENLIT podcast episode, Hugo Morais (INESC-ID) discusses how U2Demo and related Horizon Europe projects are helping accelerate the transition to smarter, more flexible energy systems through digitalization and user‑centric solutions.