News & Events
The project focuses on improving the management, observability, and controllability of low-voltage grids in the context of increasing integration of RES.
“SynGRID and Beyond: Innovations for a Decarbonized and Digitized Energy Future
On Monday, June 2nd, 2025, the MIPRO Conference in Opatija, Croatia hosted a seminar “IRP-ZT – Green Transition of the Power System – R&D Project” focusing on the green transition in the energy sector—an event that brought together experts and stakeholders from across the industry. The seminar was primarily aimed at professionals from companies and […]
PhD Exchange Visit Strengthens Collaboration Between NTUA and IRI UL Under SynGRID Project
As part of the EU-funded SynGRID project, a successful academic exchange was conducted in May between the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) and the Innovation and Research Institute of the University of Ljubljana (IRI UL). Alexandros Chronis, a PhD student from NTUA, spent three weeks at IRI UL, working closely with the research team […]
SynGRID Project Presents Key Research Contributions at EEM25 in Lisbon
The Syngrid project contributed to the 20th European Energy Market Conference (EEM25), held from May 27–29, 2025, in Lisbon, Portugal. As part of its ongoing commitment to innovative energy solutions and academic excellence, SynGRID researchers presented four papers at this leading international conference. The first paper, “PV and EV Capabilities for Improving Technical Conditions in […]
SynGRID’s Second Newsletter is Out Now!
We’re excited to announce the release of the second edition of the SynGRID project newsletter. This edition highlights recent milestones, including the successful SynGRID Summer School 2025, the General Meeting and Showcase Event in Athens, and impactful research achievements. Stay informed about the latest developments, collaborations, and innovations driving SynGRID’s mission to transform energy systems […]
SynGRID Summer School 2025: Training Future Leaders in Flexible, Sustainable Energy
From May 12–16, 2025, the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, University of Ljubljana hosted the first SynGRID Summer School, an intensive, international program focused on the role of flexibility in Europe’s energy transition. With over 20 participants from Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, North Macedonia, Kosovo, Greece, Portugal, and Norway, the week offered a dynamic […]
In Conversation with ICCS: Reflections on the Showcase
Alexandros Chronis is a PhD candidate at the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) and a researcher at the Institute of Communication and Computer Systems (ICCS). His work focuses on energy communities, local energy markets, and peer-to-peer energy trading. As a founding member of the Collective Energy Cooperative, Alexandros actively promotes energy communities in Greece. […]
First SynGRID Showcase Unites Energy Stakeholders in Athens
The first SynGRID Showcase Event was held in Athens in April, Greece, uniting key stakeholders from the energy sector to discuss the challenges and opportunities of the ongoing energy transition. The event gathered representatives from major organizations including IPTO – Independent Power Transmission Operator, UBITECH ENERGY, HEDNO S.A. – Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator, and […]