A multipurpose ICT platform for supporting energy transition: first results in flexibility profiling

Recent progress in communication and digital technologies are pushing the ongoing modernization of power systems and energy markets, introducing advanced controls strategies of the energy flows, new actors, and innovative business models. The so-called energy transition is built on a heavy support of ICT technology and software platforms will play a crucial role in power flows monitoring and control. In this paper an innovative, multi-purpose and open source platform called FUSE is presented. The platform design has been conceived taking into account the most relevant needs and requirements from the ongoing modernization of distribution systems. A preliminary test in a real environment is described with a big data analytics tool aimed at clustering measurements of prosumers through smart meters data.