D-NA2.2b Progress Report of Project Networking and Collaboration Activities

ERIGrid 2.0 aims to offer a broad spectrum of advanced services and tools for researchers who are active in smart grids, smart energy systems, and the integration of renewables. In particular, the provision of its Research Infrastructures (RIs) and contributing to the integration of Europe’s RIs are the focus points of the project. The consortium recognizes that establishing new connections and continuing existing collaborations with other relevant projects and initiatives in the smart energy domain are essential for reaching these objectives. Thus, they can be considered as direct contributors to the success of ERIGrid 2.0.

Collaboration activities established in the first project stage and continued throughout the given time frame are presented in the current report. Furthermore, several new collaborations are documented. The focus areas of these collaboration activities encompass the full range of research topics within the scope of ERIGrid 2.0. These activities are also varied geographically, targeting projects, networks, and initiatives on national, European, and intercontinental levels.

With project activities previously being significantly impacted by Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) related regulations, the consortium anticipates more physical, on-site activities and knowledge transfer events in the upcoming stages.