GIFT (Geographical Islands FlexibiliTy) aims to increase the penetration rate of renewable energy sources into the islands’ grid, reducing the need for diesel generation and thus decreasing the greenhouse gas emissions directly related to it. This will be achieved through the development of several flexibility solutions, such as:

• Virtual Power System (VPS) for trading flexibility using FlexOffer protocol
• Energy management systems for harbours, factories, homes
• Better prediction of supply and demand and visualisation through a GIS platform
• Innovative storage systems allowing synergy between electrical, heating and transportation networks