GARDEN

Increasing solar photovoltaic (PV) penetration, heat pump adoption, and electric vehicle use pose a challenge to local electricity grids. To address this challenge the GARDEN project aims to establish PEDs through a replicable governance process. By implementing smart energy management algorithms and a flexibility planning tool in demonstration sites in Austria, Switzerland and Turkey, the project GARDEN seeks to enhance grid reliability and foster sustainable energy access for all citizens. The project will deliver community-driven business models and procurement templates, setting a new standard for PEDs and guiding stakeholders toward successful, replicable practices in energy transition projects.