D3.2 Inventory of interoperability testing facilities

This work addresses the need for a comprehensive overview of interoperability testing capabilities within the energy sector across Europe. Despite the existence of numerous facilities, a detailed inventory of their interoperability testing capabilities is lacking. This report fills that gap by analysing existing testing facilities, including both virtual/digital and physical setups, to assess their interoperability testing capabilities.

The inventory provides valuable insights into the interoperability testing possibilities available within these facilities. It includes detailed information on facility names, organisations in charge, locations, years established, legal statuses, fields of expertise, offered services, types of facilities, and whether or not they perform interoperability tests. Additionally, it provides details on the testing approaches used and includes website links as well as comments for further information. This inventory serves as a valuable resource for researchers, developers, and companies involved in the European energy sector, offering a clear overview of the available interoperability testing facilities and their capabilities.

The methodology employed in this work involves a four-step approach: data collection through a detailed survey, analysis and categorisation of the collected data, development and provision of additional testing tools, and the creation of a blueprint for new interoperability testing facilities. The survey results, which form the basis of the inventory, provide a comprehensive overview of the current landscape of interoperability testing facilities in Europe.