Periodic Reporting for period 1 - IntNET (Interoperability Network for the Energy Transition)
Berichtszeitraum: 2022-05-01 bis 2023-10-31
Interoperability depends on cooperation of multiple domains. While for the energy sector technical interoperability is quite well established, interoperability of functions and businesses needs more attention. Even when standards are defined and interoperability models agreed, framework setters, product developers and users need to agree on their deployment and make sure that solutions are compatible with definitions. The Interoperability Network for the Energy Transition project (int:net) establishes an open, cross-domain community bringing together all stakeholders relevant for the European energy sector to jointly work on developing, testing and deploying interoperable energy services. The community will be formally established to exist beyond project life-time. With a comprehensive, FAIR knowledge platform and a series of attractive events it guides those who deal with the heterogeneous interoperability landscape of energy services. To support ongoing harmonization of energy services, int:net will institutionalise an assessment methodology and maturity model (IMM). Involving legal and regulatory bodies from the beginning and constant exchange of interoperability initiatives and standardization bodies will build a deep consensus on how European governance and industry can foster interoperability at all levels. Starting from an extraordinary well balanced and connected consortium of researchers, framework setters (e.g. ministry and EU wide associations), standardisation and communication experts, int:net’s community approach guarantees wide outreach. Int:net will establish a framework for interoperability testing in ongoing projects and harmonize test procedures in a network of closely cooperating, self-sustained testing facilities. Energy service solutions based on the novel IMM and tested according to the int:net certification process will be awarded with a widely known quality seal for interoperable smart grid and energy products (working title: “int:net approved").
The performed work includes the collection of national and international interoperablity activities into a common repository, which was provided in deliverable D1.1. Furthermore, a methodology for interoperability use-case analysis was developed, with which over 500 potential use-cases were subsequently evaluated. This resulted in a repository of 53 relevant interoperabilty use-cases as a main achievement.
Further work was done by iteratively developing an Interoperability Maturity Model, over several phases, work shops and feedback rounds. The resulting model was provided in deliverable D2.1. Most ground work for the implementation of a maturity assesment tool has also been compled.
Working towards a common understanding of interoperability testing, different testing aproaches have been collected and analyzed according to specifically determined criteria. This results in a set of currently 17 testing approaches. Additionally, a first testing workshop on CIM/CGMES v3 interoperability was performed with several external partners.
Lastly, the standardization landscape relevant for the project was analyzed and a standardization strategy is beeing developed. This resulted so far in two workshops on the topic, participation in technical working groups/committees, and the implemention of a Standardization Blog. Furthermore, the regulatory and legal framework for interoperability on the EU- and national level was analyzed, resulting in the definition of a "framework layer" for the SGAM.
Further work was done by iteratively developing an Interoperability Maturity Model, over several phases, work shops and feedback rounds. The resulting model was provided in deliverable D2.1. Most ground work for the implementation of a maturity assesment tool has also been compled.
Working towards a common understanding of interoperability testing, different testing aproaches have been collected and analyzed according to specifically determined criteria. This results in a set of currently 17 testing approaches. Additionally, a first testing workshop on CIM/CGMES v3 interoperability was performed with several external partners.
Lastly, the standardization landscape relevant for the project was analyzed and a standardization strategy is beeing developed. This resulted so far in two workshops on the topic, participation in technical working groups/committees, and the implemention of a Standardization Blog. Furthermore, the regulatory and legal framework for interoperability on the EU- and national level was analyzed, resulting in the definition of a "framework layer" for the SGAM.
1. Knowledge Base
A repository of interoperability activities was compiled and analyzed using a common and detailed methodology. The activities are sourced from a wide variety of national and international projects. This can give everyone working the field of energy system interoperability a well documented and wide-ranging overview of all tasks, challenges, problems and oportunities in the field. Furthermore, it might help to prevent doubling of activities and promote convergence of ongoing ones.
2. Interoperabiltiy Maturity Model (IMM)
The project has developed an IMM named EMINENT. In combination with the maturity testing tool being developed, it will give organizations the oportunity to express their or their product maturity with respect to interoperability in complex, yet easily understandable and comparable ways. Naturally, for maximum usefullness and impact a wide apoption of this maturity model in the community and industry is necessary.
A repository of interoperability activities was compiled and analyzed using a common and detailed methodology. The activities are sourced from a wide variety of national and international projects. This can give everyone working the field of energy system interoperability a well documented and wide-ranging overview of all tasks, challenges, problems and oportunities in the field. Furthermore, it might help to prevent doubling of activities and promote convergence of ongoing ones.
2. Interoperabiltiy Maturity Model (IMM)
The project has developed an IMM named EMINENT. In combination with the maturity testing tool being developed, it will give organizations the oportunity to express their or their product maturity with respect to interoperability in complex, yet easily understandable and comparable ways. Naturally, for maximum usefullness and impact a wide apoption of this maturity model in the community and industry is necessary.