Energy communities and local energy solutions
Energy communities – the local energy solution of the future
Energy communities and local energy solutions represent a shift in the way we produce, distribute and consume energy. By bringing together citizens, businesses and public-sector stakeholders in shared energy projects, it is possible to create both financial benefits and greater sustainability.
Local energy solutions help ensure that energy is produced close to where it is consumed, using renewable energy sources such as solar PV systems, wind turbines or biomass. At the same time, surplus energy can be shared or stored efficiently.
For your company, municipality or organization, this creates an opportunity to take an active role in the green transition — whether through the establishment of energy communities, the implementation of local energy solutions or the optimization of existing systems. The Danish Technological Institute can support you throughout the entire process.
Services
The Danish Technological Institute offers a range of services to support the successful establishment and operation of energy communities and local energy solutions. Our experts can help you throughout the process — from analysis and development to implementation and operation.
- Independent advisory services
As your trusted advisor, we provide strategic sparring, decision support and assistance in collaborating with relevant stakeholders. We help ensure that you have access to the latest knowledge and the best solutions for creating value and sustainability in your energy projects.
- Analysis
We map your needs and opportunities through analyses of energy consumption, renewable energy potential, energy storage technologies and financial aspects.
In addition, we support the decision-making process by helping you make the right technology choices and design a meaningful system configuration that matches your specific situation.
- Implementation and testing
We provide assistance during the implementation phase, when the selected solutions are to be integrated. We can help prepare requirement specifications, review tender and quotation material, and support the commissioning process.
Among other things, we can participate as an independent party in Site Acceptance Tests, where systems are tested for correct installation, performance and other relevant parameters.
Technologies and solutions
We offer broad expertise in technologies and solutions that can support the establishment and optimization of energy communities and local energy systems. These include:
- Solar PV systems and photovoltaic technology
Local production of renewable energy from solar panels.
- Battery energy storage systems
Efficient storage of surplus energy for later use.
- Smart grid technology
Digital management and optimization of local energy grids.
- Microgrids
Independent energy systems that can operate autonomously or be integrated into the wider electricity grid.
- Energy management systems
Software solutions for monitoring and optimizing energy consumption.
- Power-to-X from a local perspective
Production of green fuels, such as hydrogen, for local applications.
- Resilient energy systems