Front Runners

Front Runner pilots map

Pilot - Greece

The Greek Front Runner pilot demonstrates advanced digitalisation and governance models for community-integrated PV systems within a real energy community context. It focuses on enhancing smart grid readiness through hierarchical control strategies, data-driven flexibility services and secure data exchange. The pilot actively engages citizens and local stakeholders, testing inclusive participation mechanisms. Results will validate PVSmile’s technical solutions under real grid conditions. This pilot serves as a reference model for replication across Europe.

Pilot - Italy

The Italian Front Runner pilot validates PVSmile solutions in a complex regulatory and market environment. It integrates digital twins, AI-based optimisation and Energy Data Space components to improve PV system operation and flexibility. Special emphasis is placed on coordination between energy communities, aggregators and grid operators. The pilot assesses economic viability and scalability of innovative business models. Outcomes will support policy recommendations and wider market uptake.

Pilot - Portugal

The Portuguese pilot adapts PVSmile technologies to local energy community structures and regulatory frameworks. It focuses on deploying digital tools for PV monitoring, flexibility assessment and data sharing. The pilot evaluates how community-level PV systems can contribute to grid stability and local energy optimization. User engagement and capacity building are key elements. Results support the transferability of PVSmile solutions within the EU.

EU Early Adopter Pilots

Pilot - Spain

The Spanish Front Runner pilot focuses on large-scale community-integrated PV systems and their interaction with distribution grids. It tests smart power electronics, monitoring tools and data-driven services to improve grid support and energy sharing. The pilot also evaluates social acceptance and governance structures within energy communities. Emphasis is placed on interoperability and cybersecurity. Lessons learned will inform cross-regional replication strategies.

Pilot - Germany

The German pilot demonstrates PVSmile solutions in a mature energy market with high renewable penetration. It tests advanced control strategies and data-driven services for community-owned PV assets. The pilot explores integration with existing digital energy platforms and grid requirements. Emphasis is placed on interoperability and standardization. Findings will support alignment with European smart grid frameworks.

Pilot - Slovenia

The Slovenian pilot focuses on smaller-scale energy communities and distributed PV assets. It evaluates lightweight digital solutions for monitoring, flexibility and community coordination. The pilot assesses how PVSmile tools can support local energy autonomy and participation. Data security and reliability are key evaluation criteria. The pilot highlights adaptability to diverse community sizes.

EU early adopter pilots map

Non-EU Early Adopter Pilots

Non-EU early adopter pilots map

Pilot - Türkiye

The Turkish pilot demonstrates the applicability of PVSmile solutions in a non-EU regulatory and market context. It focuses on adapting digital tools and governance models to local energy systems. The pilot evaluates technical performance, stakeholder engagement and regulatory compatibility. Special attention is given to scalability and cost-effectiveness. Results support cross-border knowledge transfer.

Pilot - Morocco

The Moroccan pilot tests PVSmile approaches in a Mediterranean and emerging energy market context. It focuses on community-integrated PV systems and digital solutions suited to local infrastructure conditions. The pilot evaluates flexibility potential, data management and operational optimisation. Capacity building and local stakeholder involvement are central. Outcomes contribute to international replication pathways.

Pilot - Tunisia

The Tunisian pilot explores the deployment of PVSmile solutions under different climatic, technical and regulatory conditions. It assesses the adaptability of digital PV lifecycle tools and community-based models. The pilot focuses on improving PV performance, monitoring and data-driven decision-making. Emphasis is placed on knowledge transfer and local empowerment. Results strengthen PVSmile’s international impact.