Adapted and lightly edited from: https://ec.europa.eu/inea/en/horizon-2020/projects/h2020-energy/grids-storage/gridsol

GRIDSOL aims to improve stability and efficiency of electricity produced from various renewable energy sources. The project proposes the concept of smart renewable hubs, where a core of synchronous generators are integrated with solar energy under a Dynamic Output Manager of Energy (DOME) system. These smart renewable hubs are designed to be self-regulating, “providing ancillary grid services thanks to firm, flexible generation on a single output, tailored to a specific location[1]”. In turn, this will help relieve pressure on TSOs. The project will carry out research on an advanced control system to ensure operation efficiency and stability of electrical grids with a high level of renewable energy sources. It will also develop a multi-tower concept for reducing costs of concentrated solar power and improving its efficiency. By getting the most of each renewable primary source, the GRIDSOL project hopes to contribute to providing secure, clean and efficient electricity in Europe.