FLEDGE

FLEdge aims to develop a hierarchical flexibility energy management system based on a distributed and decentralized architecture with a novel core element - the Edge-Energy Management (EEM) device. In EEM, energy flexibility will be managed in an automatic, optimal and decentralized manner with the ultimate goal to transform buildings, neighbourhoods, districts and cities to PED. FLEdge will be based on the EEM device, which will process locally all heterogeneous information gathered from the buildings, towards energy sources (RES, storage, load) optimization. Furthermore, EEM will be equipped with an intelligent Decision Support System (DSS) which will optimize the management of the building in an automatic manner (e.g., load shifting, dimming, pre-heating, pre-cooling, etc.). FLEdge has a human-centric approach, since the ultimate goal of all operations (i.e., energy sources and building operation optimization engines) will be the well-being and comfort of residents. Furthermore, FLEdge EEM will be capable of performing Demand/Response (D/R) commands from the Energy Management Node (EMaN) at upper level. FLEdge will be equipped with the appropriate EMaN nodes installed at neighbourhood, district and city level to improve their performance as well, towards smart and green cities.