deMonstration of smArt and flExible solutions for a decarboniSed energy future in Mayotte and other European islAnds

Project Information

MAESHA

Grant agreement ID: 957843

DOI

10.3030/957843

Project closed

EC signature date 21 September 2020

Start date 1 November 2020

End date 31 October 2025

Funded under

• SOCIETAL CHALLENGES - Secure, clean and efficient energy

Total cost

€ 9 912 548,46

EU contribution

€ 7 700 988,10

Coordinated by

TECHNISCHE UNIVERSITAT BERLIN
Germany

Periodic Reporting for period 2 - MAESHA (deMonstration of smArt and flExible solutions for a decarboniSed energy future in Mayotte and other European islAnds)

Reporting period: 2022-05-01 to 2023-10-31

Summary of the context and overall objectives of the project

MAESHA will deploy the necessary flexibility, storage and energy management solutions for a large penetration of Renewable Energies (RE). Cutting-edge technical systems will be developed and installed, supported by efficient modelling tools and adapted to local markets and business frameworks. A community-based approach will be adopted to ensure the constant consideration of local populations’ best interests throughout the project.

Work performed from the beginning of the project to the end of the period covered by the report and main results achieved so far

WP1
Five use cases for the decarbonization of the energy system of Mayotte were defined. Requirements and specific relevant KPIs were defined. The system architecture of the solution was defined using SGAM. The current energy situation of Mayotte was assessed through the creation of a detailed energy database for the island and an “interoperability-by-design” framework was developed to ensure the interoperability of the demonstrated solution.

WP2
Long-term energy-economy models and the short-term operational tools were finalised and linked with the island-scale energy database. Island specificities are captured and will be used to design low-carbon transition strategies for Mayotte and follower islands. A training session was implemented.

WP3
A baseline survey was conducted consisting of four sections on: awareness and knowledge of climate change, the environment, and renewable energy in general; the sense of community among the local population; the support for renewable energy technologies and community energy; and the demographic characteristics of the sample. The results demonstrate the complexity and heterogeneity of the social, cultural, and economic context. High potential for building acceptance capacity for the transition to renewable energy and the establishment of local energy communities (LECs) was found. A series of strategy and resident inclusion sessions were held.

WP4
Products and characteristics of the most suitable market design to ensure technical stability of the power grid on Mayotte were analysed and defined. Regulations and suitable pathways to involve the local population in providing grid flexibility via residential demand response were explored. A harmonized framework for business model analysis was developed and is currently applied to the solutions.

WP5
The technologies were examined for flexibility service provision.Virtual Power Plant (VPP) participants and technology providers as well as the development of algorithms to bid and dispatch the flexibility are assessed.

WP6
Preparatory works for flexibility solutions, in particular on electric vehicle charging stations and vehicle to grid solutions, hybridization of charging stations and PV plants, batteries for frequency and voltage control and long-term storage based on power-to-hydrogen system are carried out.

WP7
The general system architecture of the FMTP, communicating with EDM’s load/frequency controller and with the virtual power plants and the software framework for the backend implementation of the FMTP was developed. The requirements for a remote terminal unit were specified and two designs were preselected, one supporting all state-of-the-art ICT security requirements for the purpose of communication with large flexibility assets and a second, more economic one for potential mass deployment under a VPP. ICT security measures were taken into account in the system architecture of the FMTP and in the detail design of the FMTP and the RTUs, nevertheless evaluations of the recommended security measures are currently in progress.

WP8
Works just began.

WP9
Works just began.

WP10
Works begin in M24. Follower islands participate in meetings and training sessions for later replication.

WP11
The website www.maesha.eu was launched and accounts on several social media platform. On LinkedIn the number of followers is currently 295, on Twitter it is 161. The project was presented at several international academic conferences. Finally, in cooperation with project partner Greening the Islands the GTI app was launched.

WP12
Overall management of the project was carried out in effective and timely manner from the beginning allowing for the smooth realisation of MAESHA goals.

Progress beyond the state of the art and expected potential impact (including the socio-economic impact and the wider societal implications of the project so far)

WP1
Novel and innovative use-cases are the basis for the decarbonization of the island and the improvement of access to energy through a standardized, scalable and interoperable architecture.

WP2
Innovative state-of-the-art energy-economy systems modelling tools customised to the specificities of islands bring positive impacts by analysing and proposing transition strategies aiming to reduce emissions in Mayotte, increasing RE, reducing energy costs, enhancing the active participation of consumers and creating new high-quality jobs.

WP3
The solutions to be developed can go beyond the technical applications, involve the local population and ultimately lead to positive social changes, the empowerment of the disadvantaged population and the development of new business models and impact on the local economy.

WP4
Meta-results of a survey-based assessment were compared to other settings like mainland and island systems. Findings allow to tailor a suitable demand response scheme for island energy systems in general.

WP5
Innovative flexibility services are showcased using different technologies in the areas of residential demand response, industrial demand response and renewable energy virtual power plants.

WP6
The systems and cold production allow for better use of solar energy and avoid the waste of renewable power that can't be injected into the grid at times of greatest generation. The storage system contributes to a stable grid frequency. Capabilities of the storage include energy to a Local Energy Community and hydrogen production for P2H2P in support of local industry.

WP7
The FMTP enables efficient management of various distributed flexibilities offered by individual large assets or aggregated by different sub-systems like VPPs throughout the island. The utilization and monetization of these distributed flexibilities will be based on the island power system operational needs and requirements. The FMTP will support products for frequency balancing (FCR, aFRR) as well as for peak load reduction for the entire system or in dedicated branches. A further outcome will be the design of a state-of-the-art remote terminal unit (RTU), a hardware device that enables secure and reliable communication between the FMTP and field assets. FMTP and RTU support state-of-the-art ICT security.

WP8
An integration and complementarity analysis based on techno-economic parameters as well as lab tests ensure that individual systems will work properly in Mayotte and give insights also beyond the context.

WP9
Successful deployment results in a increase of renewable energies in Mayotte, a decrease of GHG emissions, more flexibility, more stability, more environmentally aware customers, new jobs in the field of smart grids and synergies between the power grid and the transport network.

WP10
The modelling tools are tailored and customised to specificities of the five follower islands and enhance the societal impacts of by supporting the island-scale strategies to reduce emissions, increase RE, reduce energy costs and create new jobs related.

WP11
The MAESHA dissemination and communication plan has been prepared and implemented to manage and ensure widespread dissemination and communication of the project launch and results.

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