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Digitization

Digitalization as an enabler for systemic intelligence

The sustainable energy future requires smart and flexible energy systems. The various components of the energy and mobility future must interact in the best possible way. Generators, grids, storage systems and users' technologies and devices will communicate with each other. This is only possible through extensive digitalization.

Information and communication technology, for example, can connect the electricity, heating and mobility sectors, which were previously largely independent of each other, and thus make the overall system more efficient. Powerful simulation tools, artificial intelligence and insights from big data can contribute to automated, efficient and safe operation.

We provide answers to digitalization in the energy system

Digitalization not only affects and changes the energy industry massively, it also plays a key role in achieving the necessary system intelligence. The Austrian Energy Agency shows what solutions digital technology can bring to enable decentralization, flexibility and the efficient use of energy and resources.

Projects

DigAT-2040

Effects of digitalization on energy consumption and climate in Austria

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Overview

In the 3rd call for tenders of the "Energy Transition 2050" programme, the Climate and Energy Fund (KLIEN) financed an R&E service on the topic of "The effects of digitalization on energy consumption and climate in Austria". The Austrian Energy Agency (AEA) was awarded the contract for this tender together with the Austrian Electrical and Electronics Industry Association (FEEI). This study was completed at the end of June 2022.

tunES

Tuning EPC and SRI instruments to deliver full potential

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Overview

EU Member States face common challenges in making the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) and the Smart Readiness Indicator (SRI) work. The aim of the project is to maximise the impact of each instrument and to exploit the synergies of their integration to trigger energy savings.

Energy efficiency measures and potential

Identification of (further) energy efficiency measures and analysis of energy efficiency potential for the implementation of the European Energy Efficiency Directive in Austria

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Overview

Energy efficiency measures make an important contribution to climate protection, resource conservation, cost savings, competitiveness and social responsibility. In the course of this project, new energy efficiency measures and the associated potential were identified in order to implement the European Energy Efficiency Directive in Austria.