Super Smart Charging Hubs [FA]

Programme 2021 - 2027 Interreg VI-B North Sea

Date of latest update: 2026-05-13

Description

Description (EN):

EU electricity demand for Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV) is increasing from 9TWh in 2021 to 165TWh in 2030. At the same time, sustainable energy supply increases. This yearly requires € 69 billions of grid reinforcement investments. To limit these investments, experiments started with ‘smart charging hubs’ balancing the grid: a combination of sustainable (local) energy generation and storage (batteries, Vehicle to Grid). This provides an opportunity for businesses. However, innovations in this domain do not develop fast enough to market and integrating them in one system is challenging. Demand and technology for smart charging hub solutions are latent (public authorities do not tender for it) and the business case is unproven. The ’Super Smart Charging Hubs’ (SSCH) project will address this challenge by supporting at least 25 SMEs to develop innovative solutions for these hubs and taking away / align regulatory hurdles, leading to new products and services. This will result in more charging infrastructure and a reduced need for energy grid investments by operators and society. Three SSCH Living Labs will be created to support this. A SSCH is an energy system where sustainable energy is generated and used locally for charging multiple (25–50) BEVs and to balance the grid (V2Grid, V2Battery or V2Building and vice versa). It includes a ‘virtual power plant’ that aggregates energy within a portfolio. This does not require all assets / components of a system to be geographically close. By adding a virtual layer, components of the portfolio exchange energy. The combination of these elements is not yet proven and regulation and tariffication is different across the regions. Transnational cooperation is needed to showcase the SSCH-solution in the NSR countries to companies (especially for the business case), public authorities and grid operators (for solving grid congestion) and end-users (ease of use). This will kickstart the uptake of the solution by companies.

Actual Achievements (EN):

The project made significant progress. Key achievements include: Concept & Design: The SSCH Living Lab concept was defined, with stakeholder mapping and regulatory barriers identified. Infographics and communication materials were produced for both technical and general audiences. Feasibility & Implementation: Feasibility studies for sites in Helsingborg, Mechelen and Vlissingen were completed, with business cases and technical setups exchanged among partners. The Living Lab in Helsingborg is operational, while Mechelen and Faelledby are nearing pilot phase; Vlissingen will be ready by late 2026. Innovation & Technology: Progress was made in developing smart charging algorithms, integrating V2G (vehicle-to-grid) technology, and deploying storage batteries. Reports on regulatory frameworks, virtual power grids, and battery usage were finalized. Stakeholder Engagement: The project actively engaged stakeholders through workshops, social media, and events. Information sessions, site visits, and masterclasses are planned or underway to further extend the ecosystem. Ecosystem Extension: Mapping of interested companies, cities, and regions is ongoing, with regular knowledge exchange and collaboration with external initiatives (e.g., V2X-Alliance, Horizon SCALE). Capacity Building: Internal knowledge exchange increased institutional capacity within the consortium. The groundwork for supporting 25 SMEs and 25 cities through masterclasses and site visits has been laid, with broader uptake expected in 2026. Target Groups Reached The project engaged a diverse range of target groups, including municipalities, regional and national authorities, social housing companies, NGOs, SMEs, large enterprises, grid operators, business support organizations, and interest groups. Key stakeholders include property developers, car-sharing companies, technology providers, and public service providers across the Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, Sweden, France, and Germany.

Website: https://www.interregnorthsea.eu/super-smart-charging-hubs

Thematic information

Governance, partnership Renewable energy SME and entrepreneurship

Type of intervention: 028 Technology transfer and cooperation between enterprises, research centres and higher education sector

Partners (18)

Lead Partner: Provincie Zeeland

Partner’s ID if not PIC: N.a.

Address: Abdij 6, 4331BK Middelburg, Netherlands

Legal status: public

Organisation type: Regional public authority

Website: http://www.zeeland.nl

Total budget: EUR 541 725.00

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 325 035.00

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 60.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 216 690.00

GBER schemes / de minimis:

Gemeente Vlissingen

Name: Gemeente Vlissingen

Partner’s ID if not PIC: NL001710369B01

Address: Paul Krugerstraat 1, 4382MA Vlissingen, Netherlands

Legal status: public

Organisation type: Local public authority

Website: http://www.vlissingen.nl

Total budget: EUR 96 500.00

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 57 900.00

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 60.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 38 600.00

GBER schemes / de minimis:

Way To Go

Name: Way To Go

Partner’s ID if not PIC: N.a.

Address: K. Astridlaan 185 B201, 9000 Gent, Belgium

Legal status: private

Organisation type: Interest groups including NGOs

Website: http://www.autodelen.net

Total budget: EUR 198 980.00

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 119 388.00

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 60.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 79 592.00

GBER schemes / de minimis:

Vrije Universiteit Brussel

Name: Vrije Universiteit Brussel

Partner’s ID if not PIC: BE0449012406

Address: Pleinlaan 2, 1050 Brussels, Belgium

Legal status: public

Organisation type: Higher education and research organisations

Website: https://mobi.research.vub.be/

Total budget: EUR 346 788.00

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 208 073.00

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 60.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 138 715.00

GBER schemes / de minimis:

Vereniging Elektrische Rijders

Name: Vereniging Elektrische Rijders

Partner’s ID if not PIC: NL855398528B01

Address: Everdenberg 6, 4902TT Oosterhout, Netherlands

Legal status: private

Organisation type: Interest groups including NGOs

Website: http://www.evrijders.nl/

Total budget: EUR 111 686.00

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 67 012.00

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 60.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 44 674.00

GBER schemes / de minimis:

Sustain

Name: Sustain

Partner’s ID if not PIC: DK- 32337740

Address: Lyngby Hovedgade 102, 2800 Kongens Lyngby, Denmark

Legal status: private

Organisation type: SME

Website: https://sustain.dk/english/

Total budget: EUR 519 775.00

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 311 865.00

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 60.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 207 910.00

GBER schemes / de minimis: GBER

Partenord Habitat

Name: Partenord Habitat

Partner’s ID if not PIC: FR03378072144

Address: 828 Rue de Cambrai, 59000 Lille, France

Legal status: public

Organisation type: Infrastructure and (public) service provider

Website (not verified): https://www.partenordhabitat.fr

Total budget: EUR 121 970.00

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 73 182.00

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 60.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 48 788.00

GBER schemes / de minimis:

Hub Park AB

Name: Hub Park AB

Partner’s ID if not PIC: SE559140178001

Address: Arlövsvägen 2A, 21124 Malmö, Sweden

Legal status: private

Organisation type: Enterprise, except SME

Website: https://hubpark.se

Total budget: EUR 491 266.00

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 294 760.00

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 60.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 196 506.00

GBER schemes / de minimis: GBER

GreenFlux Assets B.V.

Name: GreenFlux Assets B.V.

Partner’s ID if not PIC: NL851745052B01

Address: Joan Muyskenweg 22, 1096CJ Amsterdam, Netherlands

Legal status: private

Organisation type: Enterprise, except SME

Website: https://www.greenflux.com

Total budget: EUR 437 391.00

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 262 435.00

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 60.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 174 956.00

GBER schemes / de minimis: GBER

Gate21

Name: Gate21

Partner’s ID if not PIC: DK-32112846

Address: Liljens Kvarter 2, 2620 Albertslund, Denmark

Legal status: private

Organisation type: Interest groups including NGOs

Website: https://www.gate21.dk

Total budget: EUR 127 995.00

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 76 797.00

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 60.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 51 198.00

GBER schemes / de minimis:

Freie Hansestadt Bremen

Name: Freie Hansestadt Bremen

Partner’s ID if not PIC: DE811418337

Address: Contrescarpe 72, 28195 Bremen, Germany

Legal status: public

Organisation type: Local public authority

Website (not verified): https://www.bremen.de

Total budget: EUR 212 300.00

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 127 380.00

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 60.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 84 920.00

GBER schemes / de minimis:

Flux50

Name: Flux50

Partner’s ID if not PIC: BE 0824.769.323

Address: Koningsstraat 144, 1000 Brussels, Belgium

Legal status: private

Organisation type: Sectoral agency

Total budget: EUR 250 754.00

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 150 452.00

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 59.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 100 302.00

GBER schemes / de minimis:

ASTER cv

Name: ASTER cv

Partner’s ID if not PIC: BE 0757.526.547

Address: Emiel Vloorsstraat 13, 2020 Antwerp, Belgium

Legal status: public

Organisation type: Interest groups including NGOs

Website: https://www.aster.vlaanderen/

Total budget: EUR 299 546.00

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 179 728.00

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 60.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 119 818.00

GBER schemes / de minimis: GBER

Agri Go Charge B.V.

Name: Agri Go Charge B.V.

Partner’s ID if not PIC: NL860577338B01

Address: Oostelijke Kanaalweg 5, 4424NC Wemeldinge, Netherlands

Legal status: private

Organisation type: Infrastructure and (public) service provider

Website: http://www.agrisnellaad.nl

Total budget: EUR 289 026.00

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 173 416.00

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 60.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 115 610.00

GBER schemes / de minimis: GBER

L'Association Europeenne de la Mobilite Electrique (AVERE aisbl/ivzw)

Name: L'Association Europeenne de la Mobilite Electrique (AVERE aisbl/ivzw)

Partner’s ID if not PIC: BE0418362879

Address: 24 rue Montoyer, 1000 Brussels, Belgium

Legal status: private

Organisation type: Interest groups including NGOs

Website: https://www.avere.org

Total budget: EUR 36 969.00

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 22 181.00

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 59.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 14 788.00

GBER schemes / de minimis:

Autodelen.net

Name: Autodelen.net

Partner’s ID if not PIC: N.a.

Address: K. Astridlaan 185 B201, 9000 Gent, Belgium

Legal status: private

Organisation type: Interest groups including NGOs

Website: http://www.autodelen.net

Total budget: EUR 198 980.00

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 119 388.00

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 60.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 79 592.00

GBER schemes / de minimis:

ArupHvidt ApS

Name: ArupHvidt ApS

Partner’s ID if not PIC: DK-42495255

Address: Østergade 27, 6, 1100 København, Denmark

Legal status: private

Organisation type: Infrastructure and (public) service provider

Website: http://www.aruphvidt.dk

GBER schemes / de minimis: GBER

AgriSnellaad

Name: AgriSnellaad

Partner’s ID if not PIC: NL860577338B01

Address: Oostelijke Kanaalweg 5, 4424NC Wemeldinge, Netherlands

Legal status: private

Organisation type: Infrastructure and (public) service provider

Website: http://www.agrisnellaad.nl

Total budget: EUR 289 026.00

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 173 416.00

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 60.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 115 610.00

GBER schemes / de minimis: GBER

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City of Vlissingen

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Way To Go

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Vrije Universiteit Brussel

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Dutch EV drivers Association

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Sustain

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Partenord Habitat

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Hub Park

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GreenFlux Assets B.V.

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Gate21

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Free Hanseatic City of Bremen

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Flux50

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ASTER cv

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Agri Go Charge

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Province of Zeeland

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European Association for Electromobility

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Autodelen.net - carshare Belgium

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ArupHvidt

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AgriSnellaad

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Summary

Operation of strategic importance (OSI) or above EUR 5 million

Project name (EN): Super Smart Charging Hubs [FA]

Project acronym: SSCH

Project ID: 6w9QlDNKQ

Project start date: 2024-06-01

Project end date: 2027-05-31

Project status: ongoing

Relevant mentions and prizes:

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Total budget/expenditure: EUR 4 082 671.00

Total EU funding (amount): EUR 2 449 604.00

Total EU funding (co-financing rate): 60.00%

Co-financing sources:

ERDF: Amount, EUR 2 449 604.00. Co-financing rate, 60.00%.

Investments, deliverables, policy contributions

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Deliverables:

Transnational stakeholder mapping related to end-users (June 24 – Oct 24) / We will identify in each LL the potential end-users such as fleet owners (taxi’s, shared mobility providers, logistics, ferry's and boats, public transport and services (pilots for ships on Westerschelde for instance), private car owners, energy supplier or traders, local energy communities and district system / grid operators. All partners involved, lead PZ.
Define a common transnational framework for feasibility studies (Jul 24 – Apr 25) / A feasibility framework (report) will be developed by the partners to assure the feasibility studies can be compared and can feature as a template for further uptake in WP 3 as well. It will include a.o. an EV transition scenario considering different fleets to define optimal number of EVs, required number of chargers, optimal size of PVs per LL, end-user acceptance, investment behaviours and scalability of business models, impact measurement framework. All partners involved. Lead VUB.
Mapping 25 technology driven companies in the NSR (May 25 – Jan 26) / Based on the WP 1 technology recommendations report and the best practices report, SMEs, local authorities energy cooperatives and enterprises will be mapped and informed about the SSCH as a potential new service, product or market. Will result in a report with list of interested companies (Lead: Flux50, involved: all)
Transnational stakeholder mapping related to suppliers (June 24 – Oct 24) / We will identify in each LL the potential suppliers or stakeholders related to building and exploiting the SSCHs such as grid operators, owners of solar panels, real estate. All partners involved, lead PZ. Tasks 1 and 2 will already contribute to building the 'Ecosystem’ (WP4) including description of different potential end-users/suppliers, mapping main activities, their contribution and added value to the project as well as the added value of the project to them.
Update (for Vlissingen) and execute feasibility studies (for Aster, Hubpark and Gate21)(Nov 24 - Aug 25) / Vlissingen: study will be updated with the latest insights (Lead Zeeland, Vlissingen, Agri Go Charge) For Aster: study on infrastructure for the premises of social housing companies in Flanders. Location to be decided (Flux50 will support ASTER). Hubpark: study for the location in Helsingborg (Hubpark) Gate21/Sustain: study will analyze the viability of 4 or 5 specific locations in a rural-urban context + Sustain will support Faelledby in developing their 1st stage demonstration site.
Site visits and masterclasses for companies (Mar 26 – Feb 27) / The 25 listed companies will be invited to visit the different SSCH’s. They will also be invited to attend one or more masterclasses to learn about the solutions. 16 events: 8 site visits, 8 masterclasses. (Lead PZ, involved: all)
User-driven innovation: Understanding the needs of a multi-stakeholder SSCH living Lab (June 24 – Mar 25) / The innovation design is a multistakeholder transnational co-creation process of identifying, pinpointing, and understanding the needs of the user. All partners involved, lead VUB. Also, VUB will hold a workshop and a literature review to capture end-user needs reported from previous projects. This will result in a report about user needs.
Mid term (Apr 25 – May 25) and final transnational exchange session (Aug 25 – Oct 25) / Mid-term internal event: To learn about intermediate outcomes of the different studies and to refine, adjust, increase quality with ‘partner reviews’. Learnings will result in a report. Involved partners: all. Lead PZ. Final internal event: To learn about outcomes of the different studies and to refine, adjust, increase quality with ‘partner reviews’ . VUB will assess all studies and will lead the review. Learnings will lead to a report. Involved partners: all. Lead PZ.
SSCH high-level business plan support for 10 SMEs (Aug 26 – Feb 27) / The pilot sites will bring forward companies (at least 2 per site) to be supported in external events in drafting SSCH high-level business plans. 10 companies will be selected by the pilot sites and the VUB, which will guide the drafting of the plans based on the pilots’ sites established framework. This will be aligned with activity 6 (feasibility studies) as often demand for SSCH solutions come from cities & regions. Result: 10 external events feeding the WP3 output. (Lead: VUB involved: all)
Definition of SSCH Solution (Sep 24 – Dec 24) / Based on user needs, a solution will be designed for commercialization. Human desirability, legal, business viability and technology feasibility are investigated. Part of this task will be to refine / adjust / decide / define KPI’s what makes a SSCH really ‘super smart’ and to define related KPIs and metrics for LL sites related to business and operation (e.g. TCO, return on investment, savings smart charging, etc.). Captured in a report about the solution. All partners involved. Lead Gate21.
Mapping interested regions and cities (May 25 – Jan 26) / Supported with the regulatory framework recommendations report and the best practices report, the project will liaise with at least 25 regions and cities that are interested in implementing similar solutions. Will result in a report with a list of cities and regions (Lead PZ, involved: all)
Information sessions in each LL region and Faelledby (Oct 25 – Jan 26) / Sessions will be organized to inform stakeholders about the studies including the site in Faelledby. Among others, 2 information sessions with carshare companies. The stakeholder interest in the SSCH’s will form a basis for WP 4 to extend the eco-system. Lead Flux50. All partners involved.
5 Map regulatory framework and work on alignment between NSR countries (Jun 24 – Dec 24) / The possible boundaries (grid constraints, building permits, financial schemes, … ) will be determined and compared for the LL’s. Partners will map the rules and regulations applicable and based on that inventory, (policy) recommendations are made in how to improve the framework and efforts are made to align them between member states / regions. Will feed into WP2 assessment framework. Deliverable: regulatory framework and policy recommendations. All partners involved. Lead Flux50.
Develop smart charging algorithms (Jun 24 – Dec 25) / Develop the smart charging algorithms, based on the work done in WP1. This will result in a working algorithm described in a report. Involved partners: GreenFlux, with feedback role of the Living Lab partners.
Site visits and masterclasses for regions and cities (May 26 – Feb 27) / The listed authorities will be invited to visit the different SSCH’s and the demonstration site in Faelledby (which is supported by Sustain). They will also be invited to attend one or more masterclasses to learn about the solutions. 16 events (8 site visits, 8 masterclasses) (lead PZ, involved: all)
Understanding virtual PowerGrid and the profit for parties (Jul 24 – Nov 24) / We will map the problems we can solve with a Virtual Power Grid to help use the available renewable energy in the best way possible. This will result in a report. Will feed into WP2 assessment framework. All partners involved. Lead PZ.
Develop Super Smart Charging Hubs Living Labs (Apr 25 – May 26) / The SSCH in Vlissingen near train station and harbor (Apr 25 – Jan 26) SSCH on a location in Flanders on the premises of a social housing company (Sep 25 – May 26) Hubpark will develop a climate-smart mobility house in Helsingborg (Sep 25 – May 26) All LL’s will deliver a commissioning report.
High-level feasibility studies support (Nov 25 – Feb 27) / The pilot sites will bring forward cities / regions to be supported in drafting high-level SSCH feasibility studies. 10 cites/regions will be selected by the pilot sites + VUB. The VUB will guide the drafting of the reports based on the pilots’ sites established framework. This activity is closely linked to activity 3 (SSCH high-level business plans) as in many cases, cities / regions will not build SSCH’s themselves. Result: 10 external events feeding the WP3 output. (Lead: VUB, involved: all)
Usage of storage batteries in combination with smart charging and peak demand (Jul 24 – Nov 24) / We will investigate how the installation of a storage battery helps the smart use of renewables and charging BEV, truck, busses, and ships and which size of batteries suits the best option (1-200 MWh). This will result in a report and will feed into WP2 assessment framework. All partners involved. Lead VUB.
Pilot phase of all 3 Living Labs (Feb 26 – Feb 27) / Test the SSCH’s on aspects of performance, flexibility, business case and viability / durability and impact on the grid, (all pilot partners). Will result in 3 test reports. Involved partners: all.
SSCH manual for companies (Sep 26 – Feb 27) / By using the insights gained in WP 1 and the support of the technology companies, a ‘hands-on’ manual will be drafted to describe how to operate a SSCH as a company. This report is an overarching action plan, helping companies in the NSR to deploy SSCHs and provide general guidance on challenges and possible solutions as well. (Lead: Flux50, involved: all).
Communication brief: Configuring SSCH Living Labs for better understanding value (Nov 24 – Feb 25) / A communication brief (report) coupled with a formal process of visual and conceptual goals for different SSCH Living Lab for different cross-border locations. The brief is provided to clarify strategy and content for new SSCH Living Labs. LL-partners involved + VER, lead Gate21
Inform fleet owners (Dec 25 – Sep 26) / Site visits to inform fleet owners (logistics service providers, shared mobility providers, citizens, tourists and commuters) about the SCCH (all pilot partners and Autodelen.net)
SSCH manual for cities and regions (Sep 26 – Feb 27) / By using the insights gained in WP 1 and the support of the cities / regions with their feasibility studies, a ‘hands-on’ manual will be drafted to describe how to procure / facilitate a SSCH. This report is an overarching action plan, helping local authorities / regions in the NSR to get SSCH’s deployed in the region or city. (Lead PZ, involved: all).
Impact measurement (May 26 – Mar 27) / Impact of the SSCH’s will be measured in terms of business case, use cases and societal impact, in real-life with end-users. The pilot sites will provide the necessary data and information for this task. This will advance insights in technology related aspects, user acceptance and behavioral changes induced by new technology and services. Will result in an impact report. Involved: VUB, together with pilot partners + VER. First version ready Nov 26 which feeds into activity 10 and 11
Webinars to introduce the SSCH manuals for cities, regions and companies / The manuals from activity 7 and 8 of WP3 will be introduced and explained to the project stakeholders in 2 webinars: a webinar for cities and regions that are interested in SSCH solutions on their territories a webinar for companies that see a business opportunity for providing services, equipment, products related to SSCH Lead: VER, all partners involved
Map best practices (Aug 25 – Dec 26) / How to build hubs, what works under what circumstances, what kind of rules are applicable and how to comply with it, what use- and business cases are possible, advice about procurement. Will result in a best practices report. (Lead PZ, involved: all)
Technology mapping (Aug 25 – Dec 26) / Based on the Living Labs, an inventory is made of the innovations, technologies, equipment, software that were used and what should be improved, done differently. This will result in a technology recommendations report that can support other companies to implement similar solutions. Involved partners: all. Lead Flux50.

Contribution to wider strategies and policies:

The transition from internal combustion engine vehicles to electric vehicles is supporting the reduction of CO2 emissions. Lack of charging infrastructure and availability on the grid is a limiting factor for the uptake of EVs. Super smart charging hubs and advanced smart (bidirectional) charging algorithms are reducing the impact on the grid and therefore allowing the installation of more charging stations.
The EU’s Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy outlines a 90% cut in emissions by 2050, delivered by a smart, competitive, safe, accessible and affordable transport system. The SSCH will contribute to decarbonisation of road transport in the EU by delivering solutions and services to the sector for smart charging of the electric vehicles while overcoming grid congestion.
The strategy aims to deliver on three key priorities: maintaining European industry's global competitiveness and a level playing field, at home and globally, making Europe climate-neutral by 2050 and shaping Europe's digital future. SSCH foremost contributes to the climate-neutral priority, but also aims to contribute to a level playing field with policy recommendations related to the SSCH aspects of regulations and policies.
Many cities in the NSR are gradually moving towards zero emission zones. This affects among others charging infrastructure and Total Cost of Ownership. Cheap and accessible charging hubs are essential in realising the ambitions developed in this policy framework.
Most grid operators have issued extensive and important investment plans concerning the reinforcement needs for the grid. Electric charging plays an important role in this plan and the grid operators and owners are continuously looking for evidence on how to minimize the investment needs as well as the discomfort for the citizens.
The EU Electricity Directive establishes common rules for the generation, transmission, distribution, energy storage and supply of electricity in the EU. The transnational solutions delivered by the SSCH will contribute to creating truly integrated competitive, consumer-centred, flexible, fair and transparent electricity markets in the EU.
The EU Action Plan for Grids puts forward a list of actions for making the European grid more decentralised, digitalised and flexible. The outcomes of the SSCH on the topic of smart charging will contribute to the implementation of the EU Action plan for Grids, particularly by providing solutions and business models for planning of grids, better usage of grids, access to finance, streamlining administrative permitting procedures, and strengthening grid supply chains.
The AFIR sets a framework for the rollout of (smart) charging infrastructure. Similarly, the EPBD, modernizes the EU’s framework for climate legislation on buildings by introducing targets to rollout charging infrastructure in residential and non-residential buildings. The revised RED establishes common rules and targets in terms of the development of renewable energy across all sectors of the EU economy. SSCH will support the implementation by delivering hands on manuals to stakeholders.

Programme Common Output Indicator:

RCO 084 - Pilot actions developed jointly and implemented in projects, Measurement unit:
RCO 083 - Strategies and action plans jointly developed, Measurement unit:

Delivered output indicator(s):

(RCO83) Strategies and action plans jointly developed: 256
(RCO84) Pilot actions developed jointly and implemented in projects: 756

Programme Common Result Indicator:

RCR 104 - Solutions taken up or up-scaled by organisations, Measurement unit:
RCR 079 - Joint strategies and action plans taken up by organisations, Measurement unit:

Delivered result indicator(s):

(RCR79) Joint strategies and action plans taken up by organisations: 21
(RCR104) Solutions taken up or up-scaled by organisations: 3

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2021 - 2027 Interreg VI-B North Sea

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2026-05

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