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idrECO: Energy Communities for an Intelligent, Digital and...
10/09/2025Now that the project has come to an end, one conclusion is clear: renewable energy communities are not just a technological alternative; they are a tool for social, economic, and environmental transformation with enormous potential to build a fairer and more sustainable future.
Intelligent Energy Optimization with PPO and Action Maskin...
28/08/2025Discover how the idrECO project used PPO with action masking to train a reinforcement learning agent that minimizes energy costs in renewable households. Smart, explainable, and ready for real deployment.
How Artificial Intelligence is Powering Energy Predictions...
12/08/2025Discover how the idrECO project uses artificial intelligence to predict electricity prices, solar production, and user consumption in renewable energy communities. Learn about LSTM, neuro-symbolic models, and real-world datasets powering smarter energy decisions.
Double Auctions in Microgrids: Enabling Local Energy Auton...
31/07/2025Microgrids are localized energy systems designed to generate, store, and distribute electricity independently or in connection with the main grid. To maximize their efficiency and autonomy, many microgrids are adopting double auction mechanisms that allow them to balance energy supply and demand dynamically. This blog explores how double auctions foster energy self-sufficiency and highlights successful examples in remote or resilient communities.
Challenges and Opportunities of Double Auctions in Decentr...
15/07/2025Double auctions are transforming decentralized energy markets by enabling peer-to-peer energy trading and local market efficiency. However, implementing these auctions poses several challenges, including technical complexity, strategic bidding, and scalability issues.
Double Auctions in Local Energy Markets: Enabling Peer-to-...
24/06/2025As renewable energy adoption grows, local energy markets (LEMs) are emerging as a key mechanism for trading clean energy within communities. Double auctions—where both buyers and sellers simultaneously submit bids—are central to these markets, allowing prosumers (consumers who produce energy) to trade electricity efficiently and transparently.
Artificial Intelligence in Optimizing Energy Communities
06/06/2025Artificial intelligence is transforming energy communities by enhancing their ability to predict demand, optimize energy distribution, and manage intermittent renewable sources. By processing vast amounts of real-time data, AI enables energy communities to operate more efficiently and sustainably.
Key Technologies Driving Energy Communities
29/05/2025Energy communities depend on advanced technologies to generate, store, and distribute energy efficiently. Smart grids, energy storage systems, IoT devices, microgrids, and energy management platforms work together to ensure smooth operations and sustainable growth. This blog explores how these technologies enable communities to maximize local renewable energy production and achieve energy independence.
How Blockchain Drives Peer-to-Peer Energy Markets
09/05/2025In this model, households and businesses with renewable energy sources can sell surplus electricity directly to others within their community. Blockchain ensures that these transactions are secure, transparent, and efficient, paving the way for decentralized energy markets.
Blockchain and Transparency in Energy Communities
30/04/2025This decentralized digital ledger guarantees transparent and tamper-proof transactions, eliminating intermediaries and ensuring that every kilowatt-hour of energy produced or consumed is recorded securely.
