Fraunhofer Institute for Systems and Innovation Research ISIContinuing Education and Qualification Scheme to Support the Commission’s Measures on Decarbonisation of Flexibility, Reduction of the Use of Natural Gas and Flattening the Energy Peaks
The main objective of the project is to establish continuing education and qualification schemes for craftsmen, plumbers, technicians, specialists and operators/owners/prosumers focused on smart solutions for building energy systems. These systems will integrate energy efficiency measures with distributed electricity generation from renewable sources, energy storage, e-mobility and demand response, aimed at flattening energy consumption peaks and increasing the flexibility contributions of buildings. The skills, knowledge and competencies acquired through this project will facilitate the implementation of innovative solutions that support the REPowerEU initiative and other recent measures to reduce the EU's dependence on Russian natural gas. Additionally, these solutions will address the recent extreme increase in energy prices and prepare for future volatility in energy markets by enhancing the flexibility of energy systems and limiting power use during peak hours.
Specifically, the project will lead to the following outcomes:
- Analysis of innovative solutions being delivered by Horizon and LIFE projects, focusing on the skills, knowledge and competencies required for their implementation.
- Development of learning outcome units for different roles involved in the planning, installation, maintenance and operation of these solutions by energy consumers/prosumers.
- Creation of seven cross-trade training programs for craftsmen, plumbers, technicians, specialists, and operators/owners/prosumers (referred to as "targeted learners") covering the planning, implementation, and maintenance of smart energy solutions in buildings. These programmes will focus on cutting-edge innovations in the field, including the installation of distributed electricity generation systems from renewable sources, energy storage solutions in buildings, smart orchestration of energy assets, energy efficiency combined with demand response, distributed energy generation, hybrid solutions, e-mobility and sector integration, as well as testing and operating the systems.