Interact

INTERACT is an applied research project that focuses on establishing a roadmap for the design and implementation of Energy Communities as a major building block of Positive Energy Districts. Best practices from existing PED/PEN projects are incorporated to ensure the satisfaction of all stakeholder needs. The investigation of two specific regions, i.e. Großschönau in Austria and Fyllinge in Sweden, serves to derive the generic roadmap applicable also to other regions.

The LINK-based holistic architecture is used to ensure the integrity of the solution by harmonizing all interactions within the Energy Community itself and between it and the market and the European power system. Its standardized and flexible structure allows the straightforward application of the roadmap to perfectly meet the diverse necessities. INTERACT explores how energy communities can act coordinated and in harmony with the power grid, providing flexibility by integrating innovative technologies and solutions, such as e-mobility.  

Great value is set on the scientific and non-scientific dissemination of the INTERACT project results. The Institute of Energy Systems and Electrical Drives, which belongs to the Technical University of Vienna, serves as the technical project coordinator that ensures the scientific approach of work and the comprehensive dissemination of the project outcomes.

In a second stage, the generated knowledge shall be used within a follow-up project that realizes the INTERACT Energy Communities within the focus regions.