Smart Grids and Renewable Electricity Procurement

This workshop resource explores how cities can use smart grids, renewable electricity procurement and innovation procurement to support climate-neutral energy systems. It introduces smart grid concepts, demand-side response, two-way energy flows, renewable integration, power quality challenges, and the role of cities in bringing new solutions to market. The session also covers Pre-Commercial Procurement and Public Procurement of Innovation, including a co-design exercise for urban energy challenges and a practical smart grid case from Trikala’s Energy4All project.