A pivotal workshop titled “Empowering the Future: Digitalizing Energy Services with H2020 AURORAL” was held on November 7th at Bloc4BCN in Barcelona, convening leaders and innovators from the energy sector. Organized by Aiguasol and the Catalan Bioenergy Cluster, both partners in the Penedès region pilot within AURORAL’s project, the event showcased advancements in digital energy services and fostered collaboration across national borders.
About H2020 AURORAL
The H2020 AURORAL project, funded by the European Union, supports digital innovations that enhance the sustainability of energy services, aiming to foster region-specific solutions that can be scaled across Europe. Through collaborative projects and digital tools, AURORAL is setting a precedent for the future of sustainable energy services in a digital age.
About the workshop
The workshop brought together three European pilot projects under the H2020 AURORAL framework to share experiences, challenges, and innovative business models aimed at transforming energy services through digitalization. The pilots included:
- Västerbotten Pilot (Sweden) – Focused on building an open digital ecosystem for energy retrofitting, aiming to make energy-efficient improvements more accessible and user-centered.
- Lapland Pilot (Finland) – Targeting advancements in intelligent logistics and smart mobility, the Lapland Pilot explored multi-modal and cross-modal solutions to optimize transportation and reduce emissions, including the development of a mobile app focused on optimizing the transportation and care of special needs students.
- Penedès Pilot (Spain) – As the host pilot of the workshop, the project aims to promote the energy valorization of biomass from vine pruning and the creation of new businesses associated with the entire biomass value chain through digitization. This includes the development of three digital solutions: “BioenerGis”, the “Bioenergytraces tool” and the “Bioenergy pre-project tool”, aimed at key players within the biomass value chain, to guide them in the adoption of biomass-based renewable technologies and to cover their energy needs while guiding their carbon footprint and ensuring lowering costs of energy and CO2 emissions in the trading market.
These pilots illustrated how digital ecosystems can support sustainable and region-specific energy solutions, from bioenergy and biomass supply chains to smart logistics and energy retrofits.
The event not only facilitated knowledge-sharing but also created valuable opportunities for synergy and collaboration among the pilots. The discussions centered around practical solutions to regional challenges and ways in which digital tools can enhance energy efficiency, sustainability, and traceability.
Looking Ahead to Collaborative Potential
Organizers from Aiguasol and the Catalan Bioenergy Cluster expressed their gratitude to the attending pilot teams, emphasizing the importance of collaborative innovation in the energy sector. With the commitment of these pilot teams, H2020 AURORAL continues to build momentum towards a future where digital innovation and sustainable energy solutions are accessible, practical, and impactful across Europe.
For more information about the project visit: https://www.auroral.eu/#/
