On April 21, 2026 the first General Assembly Meeting in the framework of the EU-Project LVLV „Limiting Volatility in Low Voltage Networks” took place in Duisburg with partners from Austria, Italy, Portugal, Turkey and Germany. Being one of the project partners, the Institute of Automatic Control and Complex Systems organized this meeting at Gerhard-Mercator-Haus on Campus Duisburg.

The LVLV project aims to evaluate various country-specific approaches to limiting the volatility of residual load in low-voltage grids. This volatility poses a challenge for the integration of renewable energy sources (RES), such as solar and wind energy, as well as electric vehicles (EV) and heating and air conditioning systems (HVAC). Simulations and field tests will be used to develop scalable solutions that ensure reliable operation of low-voltage grids and maximize their capacity to accommodate RES. The project will establish five national teams to address specific problems in their low-voltage grids. Each team will apply different mechanisms, including rule-based direct control and variable grid tariffs, which will be tested both in simulations and in real-world tests. A central component is the development of a modular, Python-based simulation environment that enables the comparison of national approaches. Different load profiles and local grid structures will be taken into account. The field tests are taking place in Germany, Austria, Italy, Portugal, and Turkey and address the specific challenges of each country, such as the integration of renewable energies and load management. In Germany, for example, data from various low-voltage transformers and distribution cabinets is being used to analyze the effects of different control mechanisms. The LVLV project aims to increase the resilience of energy systems and support the transition to more sustainable energy sources. Through innovative technologies, extensive testing, and transnational cooperation, it will contribute to national energy policy and the EU's overarching climate goals.