{"id":232,"date":"2024-07-18T08:35:59","date_gmt":"2024-07-18T08:35:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kios.ucy.ac.cy\/GridGnosis\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2026-07-15T12:10:16","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T12:10:16","slug":"sample-page-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.kios.ucy.ac.cy\/optimres\/","title":{"rendered":"Home Page"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1659\" height=\"948\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kios.ucy.ac.cy\/optimres\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/figure.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-371\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:1100px;height:460px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kios.ucy.ac.cy\/optimres\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/figure.png 1659w, https:\/\/www.kios.ucy.ac.cy\/optimres\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/figure-300x171.png 300w, https:\/\/www.kios.ucy.ac.cy\/optimres\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/figure-1024x585.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.kios.ucy.ac.cy\/optimres\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/figure-768x439.png 768w, https:\/\/www.kios.ucy.ac.cy\/optimres\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/figure-1536x878.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1659px) 100vw, 1659px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<h5><span style=\"color: #108d94;\"><strong>Project at a glance<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><strong>Objective: <\/strong>The OptimRES project aims to facilitate the transition towards a climate-neutral economy by addressing the critical operational challenges imposed by the unpredictable nature of renewable energy sources (RES). The project will develop and implement advanced tools to optimize the deployment and operation of RES and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) to maximize profitability and sustainability.<strong>&nbsp; <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Key Goals:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Optimal Planning Tool:<\/strong> \n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Develop a tool to identify the optimal size of hybrid RES-BESS sites.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maximize the investment rate of return for new RES-BESS installations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Intelligent Bidding Tool:<\/strong> \n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Create a tool for RES\/BESS owners to make informed decisions in the day-ahead electricity market.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Account for uncertainties to maximize profit and extend the lifetime of BESS.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Multi-Layer Real-Time Controller:<\/strong> Develop two adaptive protection schemes for:&nbsp;\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Formulate a real-time control system using a multi-forecasting model predictive control approach.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Optimize the operation of RES-BESS plants for maximum profit in the balancing market.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The planning, bidding, and control tools will be integrated into the OptimRES web-based platform, specifically designed for managing RES sites. The project outputs will be demonstrated and evaluated at two pilot sites &#8211; a Wind-BESS plant and a Photovoltaic-BESS plant &#8211; with the aim of achieving high Technology Readiness Level (TRL) products.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Impact:<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Enhance the viability and competitiveness of green investments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;Enable higher penetration of RES with significant environmental benefits.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increase market competitiveness and research excellence of the consortium.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contribute to the green transition of energy systems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1\" style=\"color:#108d94\"><span style=\"color: #108d94;\"><strong>Consortium<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Strong partnership comprising one academic and two industrial partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7d05cc0d wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"969\" height=\"373\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kios.ucy.ac.cy\/optimres\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/kioslogo-2.png\" alt=\"Main picture of the GridGnosis\" class=\"wp-image-12\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kios.ucy.ac.cy\/optimres\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/kioslogo-2.png 969w, https:\/\/www.kios.ucy.ac.cy\/optimres\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/kioslogo-2-300x115.png 300w, https:\/\/www.kios.ucy.ac.cy\/optimres\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/kioslogo-2-768x296.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 969px) 100vw, 969px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"273\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kios.ucy.ac.cy\/optimres\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-372\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kios.ucy.ac.cy\/optimres\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-2.png 768w, https:\/\/www.kios.ucy.ac.cy\/optimres\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-2-300x107.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"94\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kios.ucy.ac.cy\/optimres\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-373\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"91\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kios.ucy.ac.cy\/optimres\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-374\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2\" style=\"color:#108d94\"><span style=\"color: #108d94;\"><strong>Acknowledgement<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The OptimRES project is supported by the Republic of Cyprus and the Cyprus Research and Innovation Foundation under grant agreement CODEVELOP-REPowerEU\/1223\/0097 (OptimRES), through the European Union\u2019s NextGenerationEU initiative and the Recovery and Resilience Plan of Cyprus (Cyprus \u2013 Tomorrow).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7d05cc0d wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-container-content-69bc4bdf\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"296\" height=\"84\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kios.ucy.ac.cy\/optimres\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-375\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-container-content-69bc4bdf\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"125\" height=\"104\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kios.ucy.ac.cy\/optimres\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-6.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-376\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"131\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kios.ucy.ac.cy\/optimres\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-7.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-377\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"59\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kios.ucy.ac.cy\/optimres\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-5.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-378\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Project at a glance Objective: The OptimRES project aims to facilitate the transition towards a climate-neutral economy by addressing the critical operational challenges imposed by the unpredictable nature of renewable energy sources (RES). 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