Advanced TSO control rooms to enhance grid observability, stability and resilience
Funds collaborative projects to design and demonstrate advanced TSO control room solutions for improved grid observability, stability, and resilience in the EU.
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Funder: European Commission
Due Dates: December 1, 2027: Full application submission deadline (single-stage call) — 17:00 Brussels time
Funding Amounts: Total call budget: €28.5M; typical grant: ~€9.5M; project duration varies, funding rate up to 70% (100% for non-profits)
Summary: Funds collaborative projects to design and demonstrate advanced TSO control room solutions for improved grid observability, stability, and resilience in the EU.
Key Information: At least two TSOs and two universities/research organisations required per project; pilots in at least two EU/associated countries.
Description
This Horizon Europe Innovation Action supports projects focused on advancing the design and operation of Transmission System Operator (TSO) control rooms. The aim is to enhance the reliability, resilience, and efficiency of electricity transmission grids by integrating cutting-edge digital, interoperable, and automated solutions. Projects must address both hardware and software innovations, including wide area monitoring, real-time analytics, digital twins, artificial intelligence, open-source tools, and robust cybersecurity. Demonstrations are required in at least two pilots across different EU or associated countries.
Key expected outcomes include:
- Enhanced grid observability and forecasting for supply, demand, and flexibility
- Improved management of grid congestion and integration of renewables
- Interoperability between TSOs and with other grid entities
- Vendor-agnostic reference architectures and best practice manuals for control room operations
Consortia must include at least two TSOs and two universities or research organisations, as well as technology suppliers and distribution system operators. Collaboration with other relevant projects and participation in the BRIDGE initiative are strongly encouraged.
