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Distribution system operators (DSOs) in the low voltage (LV) network face major difficulties in maintaining adequate voltage conditions due to the increasing number of variable energy generation/consumption devices such as solar power plants, heat pumps and electric vehicles (or charging stations for electric vehicles). In the past, such problems have been solved by upgrading the grid, but as this approach is often economically inefficient, solutions are mainly sought in so-called "smart" grids, where these devices would adapt their mode of operation (hence "flexibility") according to the current grid situation, thus contributing to the stability of the low voltage grid situation. The successful integration of such a system requires the creation of a flexibility market, bringing together successful flexibility providers, aggregators and distribution system operators. These challenges will be explored within the European project STREAM, which brings together partners from different countries and sectors with the common goal of building an innovative and robust resilience ecosystem on the LV grid. The project will develop new business models based on local flexibility markets. To achieve this goal, STREAM will involve all relevant actors, from end-users, energy communities to flexibility service providers, market operators, distribution and transmission network operators, complemented by technology and research partners. The latter will contribute both technology and know-how to develop STREAM tools that will enable the realisation of the project ecosystem. The project aims to stimulate the deployment of the different flexibility services offered by consumers or end-users at the LV level, by network operators, and by the local and wholesale market, enabling them to develop new business models and markets to maximise technical and commercial efficiency.

Distribution system operators (DSOs) in the low voltage (LV) network face major difficulties in maintaining adequate voltage conditions due to the increasing number of variable energy generation/consumption devices such as solar power plants, heat pumps and electric vehicles (or charging stations for electric vehicles). In the past, such problems have been solved by upgrading the grid, but as this approach is often economically inefficient, solutions are mainly sought in so-called "smart" grids, where these devices would adapt their mode of operation (hence "flexibility") according to the current grid situation, thus contributing to the stability of the low voltage grid situation. The successful integration of such a system requires the creation of a flexibility market, bringing together successful flexibility providers, aggregators and distribution system operators. These challenges will be explored within the European project STREAM, which brings together partners from different countries and sectors with the common goal of building an innovative and robust resilience ecosystem on the LV grid. The project will develop new business models based on local flexibility markets. To achieve this goal, STREAM will involve all relevant actors, from end-users, energy communities to flexibility service providers, market operators, distribution and transmission network operators, complemented by technology and research partners. The latter will contribute both technology and know-how to develop STREAM tools that will enable the realisation of the project ecosystem. The project aims to stimulate the deployment of the different flexibility services offered by consumers or end-users at the LV level, by network operators, and by the local and wholesale market, enabling them to develop new business models and markets to maximise technical and commercial efficiency.

We are witnessing events that are dramatically shaping the image of our everyday life. At the beginning of 2020, COVID-19 seemed very far away – a distant reality unlikely to strike close to home. It seemed like an ordinary flu which emerged in the Far East, in the city of Wuhan. By March, we realised the importance of distance. However, modern ways of transportation and global traveling only contributed to the rapid spread of COVID-19. COVID-19 pandemic has impacted every aspect of our lives, economy, education … There is no area, field or sector that COVID-19 didn’t struck, however, tourism is no doubt the sector that was hit the hardest – in terms of economic or social impact that tourism has on society. These are certainly not easy days for tourism. What we need to do next, in order to take something from the crisis and learn something from it, is tourism market analysis and keep track of changes. Our goal is to recognize and identify the ways in which this crisis has impacted tourism, to learn to predict the future events and scenarios, based on our past experiences, and thus gain knowledge on how to effectively cope with the crisis in the next coronavirus outbreak and to recover from it faster.

We are witnessing events that are dramatically shaping the image of our everyday life. At the beginning of 2020, COVID-19 seemed very far away – a distant reality unlikely to strike close to home. It seemed like an ordinary flu which emerged in the Far East, in the city of Wuhan. By March, we realised the importance of distance. However, modern ways of transportation and global traveling only contributed to the rapid spread of COVID-19. COVID-19 pandemic has impacted every aspect of our lives, economy, education … There is no area, field or sector that COVID-19 didn’t struck, however, tourism is no doubt the sector that was hit the hardest – in terms of economic or social impact that tourism has on society. These are certainly not easy days for tourism. What we need to do next, in order to take something from the crisis and learn something from it, is tourism market analysis and keep track of changes. Our goal is to recognize and identify the ways in which this crisis has impacted tourism, to learn to predict the future events and scenarios, based on our past experiences, and thus gain knowledge on how to effectively cope with the crisis in the next coronavirus outbreak and to recover from it faster.