CoordiNet Project

It has laid the foundations for the implementation of flexibility services in the European electricity system

It does this by actively involving consumers, generators and storage.

What is the CoordiNet Project?

CoordiNet is a European innovation project that has laid the foundations for implementing flexibility services in the electricity system.

The project relied on the active participation of consumers, generators, and storage resources, in order to advance towards a more sustainable and efficient energy system.

Project objective

The main objective of CoordiNet was to:

  • Improve coordination between transmission and distribution system operators.
  • Contribute to the development of a more sustainable, secure, and resilient electricity system.
  • Test new flexibility services to address the technical and operational challenges arising from:
    • The decarbonisation of the energy mix.
    • New uses for electricity.

Key project facts

  • Participants: 23 companies and institutions.
  • Countries: 10 European countries.
  • Large-scale pilots: Spain, Greece, and Sweden.
  • Funding: European Commission, Horizon 2020 programme.

The role of e‑distribución in Spain

Between 2019 and 2022, 8 companies and institutions led by e‑distribución developed the Spanish pilots for the project.

The aim was to move towards an electricity system in which the flexibility of grid-connected resources – generation, demand, and storage – allows for:

  • More efficient use of the electricity system.
  • Greater integration of renewable energies.

Spanish pilot: locations

The Spanish pilot was rolled out at five sites:

  • Cádiz
  • Málaga
  • Murcia
  • Alicante
  • Albacete

Results of the Spanish pilot

At these sites, the implementation of flexibility services to resolve the grid's technical and operational needs was tested.

Over 1,100 MW of flexibility were used, sourced from:

  • Renewable energy parks.
  • Cogeneration plants.
  • Batteries.
  • Consumption by municipal facilities and businesses.

These resources made it possible to:

  • Resolve congestion in high, medium, and low-voltage networks.
  • Improve voltage control.
  • Operate controlled power islands.
  • Provide frequency services.

Key participating entities

The entities that worked on the project include:

  • REE (Red Eléctrica de España)
  • e‑distribución
  • i‑DE
  • Comillas Pontifical University
  • N‑Side
  • ONE
  • Tecnalia
  • Málaga City Council

More information

You can find full project information on its official website:
https://coordinet-project.eu/