Demo workshop: replicating hybrid microgrid solutions
May 14th, 2025
Can DC-based microgrids be commercially and environmentally sustainable? How can local distribution grids be optimised in order to better manage local renewables and to ensure security of supply? How can the tech and the software be adapted to local contexts?
These are just some of the talking points at the hybrid workshop on the replication demo in Naantali, Finland, as part of the EU-funded TIGON project which has developed and enhanced software and hardware components for the roll-out of hybrid microgrids as part of the energy transition.
The showcase is one of two microgrid replication showcases under the TIGON project. It draws on the solutions developed at the project's two demo hybrid microgrids in France and Spain.
The event aims to show the show the feasibility and potential of replicating TIGON's developments to make microgrids reliable, resilent and cost-effective.
It will be of interest to various stakeholder groups, including DSOs, standardisation bodies, policy makers and technology providers.
Registration is open to attend either physically or online.
Agenda
9:00 Welcome
9:15 Presentations
TIGON Solutions for Hybrid AC/DC grids (CIRCE, Spain)
TIGON demonstrators, architectures, results achieved and next steps (CIEMAT, Spain)
Challenges and opportunities through DC-based grids (CEA, France)
STRATA Smart Digital Node concept (VTT, Finland)
Finnish replication for TIGON solutions (TUAS, Finland)
12:00 Laboratory visit
13:00 Lunch
14:00 Visit to the Student village—Positive Energy District (TYS)
15:30 Visit to the TIGON replication pilot site in Naantali (Lounatuuli)
19:00 Social event—Dinner
Location: Turku University of Applied Sciences (TUAS) EDU City, Room 4071, Joukahaisenkatu 7, 20520 Turku, https://www.turkuamk.fi/, https://nerc.turkuamk.fi/
Contact: Dominique.roggo@turkuamk.fi
Register here
Background
TIGON is funded by the EU's Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation programme and has a budget of roughly €7m. It forms part of the EU's broader policy of building a low-carbon, climate-resilient future.
Online channels
Website: tigon-project.eu
LinkedIn: @tigon-project
X: @tigon-project
Press contact
Mark Thompson
Fondazione iCons
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