Putting Residential Flexibility Management into Action with Pilot Sites in Europe: From Mas2tering to DRIvE Projects

Abstract

The Mas2tering and DRIvE European projects develop a software platform to manage the residential and tertiary energy flexibility in local communities of prosumers. This platform includes forecasting, optimization, cybersecurity and fast-response capabilities modules. Business models and use cases were developed, taking into account the regulatory challenges. The platform will be implemented in five pilot sites across three countries.

The Need for Cybersecurity in Industrial Revolution and Smart Cities

“…It is worth considering that cities have dense populations and, hence, have significant development in industries and commerce and other functional zones, such as the commercial, industrial, administrative, and residential sectors. Therefore, for smart cities, they will use ICT and other digital technologies to facilitate services, sustainability, and harmonious living through the smart application of different coordinated natural and social developments [ 103 , 104 , 105 , 106 ]. Furthermore, some researchers point out that different regions have distinct attributes that make each smart city different, according to their natural environment, resource investment, social attributes, and the overall objective [ 83 , 106 , 107 , 108 ], but there are common indicators that determine how these cities can employ different strategies to ensure effectiveness and profitability.…”