{"id":8973,"date":"2025-11-26T10:01:53","date_gmt":"2025-11-26T09:01:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wattega.eu\/projects\/hypergryd\/"},"modified":"2026-02-17T14:38:28","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T13:38:28","slug":"hypergryd","status":"publish","type":"orion_portfolio","link":"https:\/\/wattega.eu\/en\/projects\/hypergryd\/","title":{"rendered":"HYPERGRYD"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The project aims to develop a portfolio of replicable<\/strong>, scalable and cost-effective <\/strong>technical solutions to enable the integration of renewable energy sources <\/strong>(RES) \u2014 characterised by varying levels of controllability and intrinsic variability \u2014 into district heating and cooling<\/strong> (DHC) networks, while strengthening their interaction with electricity grids. The initiative includes the development of key innovative components, alongside integrated ICT services<\/strong> and a scalable tool suite designed to manage the increasing complexity of energy systems \u2014 from individual buildings to Local Energy Communities (LECs)<\/strong> and beyond.<\/p>\n

Through this approach, HYPERGRYD accelerates the sustainable transformation, planning and modernisation of urban heating and cooling networks towards 4th and 5th generation DHC systems<\/strong>. The project also advances real-time management<\/strong> of electricity and thermal energy flows within integrated energy networks, leveraging the synergies between both vectors.<\/p>\n

Overall Objectives<\/strong><\/h3>\n

HYPERGRYD is structured around three main objectives:<\/p>\n

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    Validate Smart Energy Networks<\/strong> as the future model for efficient energy management in DHC systems, in synergy with LEC electricity grids and next-generation Smart Cities<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Define a roadmap <\/strong>for the design and planning of future DHC networks, as well as the modernisation of existing systems, across different climate conditions and renewable penetration levels, progressing towards 4th\u20135th generation DHC<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Demonstrate HYPERGRYD\u2019s enabling technologies<\/strong>, based on renewable energy integration and smart network solutions powered by advanced ICT tools and services, as key drivers of this transition.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Throughout the project, the developed solutions will be deployed across four \u201cLive-In-the-Labs\u201d<\/strong> pilot cases in three representative climate zones, provided by the project consortium.<\/p>\n

    Special emphasis will be placed on:<\/p>\n