STORE Project: First in-person project meeting takes place in Cyprus
We had the pleasure of hosting the first in-person project meeting of the STORE Project in Cyprus, between 14 and 16 October 2025.
We welcomed partners from Germany (Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt and Steinbacher-Consult Ingenieurgesellschaft mbH & Co. KG), and Tunisia (LaRINa- Research Laboratory of Smart Grids and Nanotechnology) to review progress and align the next steps of the project.
The meeting included two productive days filled with insightful discussions between consortium partners, tours of the PV Laboratory and the New Engineering School at the University of Cyprus —and, of course, delicious local food.
The project meeting concluded with a stakeholder workshop on flexibility from end-users and bidirectional charging, featuring representatives from across the industry.
Special thanks to the panelists for their valuable insights:
🔹 Dr. Venizelos Efthymiou | EPL Technology Frontiers, PHAETHON Centre of Excellence
🔹 Christos Konomis | Ecotricity Holdings Ltd
🔹 Constantinos Lytras | pcharge
Project STORE | Motivation and Climate Goals
The challenges of climate change and its resulting consequences are motivating many countries to achieve the goal of climate neutrality. The governments of the EU have committed to achieving this milestone by 2050. Realizing this vision requires the use of innovative technologies, the integration of various renewable energies into the existing energy infrastructure, and the electrification of certain sectors. Reducing overall energy consumption and enabling demand-driven distribution are also key aspects.
Focus on Supermarkets and E-Mobility
The STORE project focuses on supermarkets, which consume up to 56% more electricity than the rest of the retail sector, representing a significant opportunity for energy optimization. Additionally, the project addresses the rapidly growing demand for energy and charging infrastructure driven by the recent surge in e-mobility. By targeting these two interconnected challenges, high consumption and increasing charging demands, STORE aims to create impactful, scalable solutions that support sustainable and efficient energy management in the retail environment.
🔗 You can learn more about the STORE project here: https://store-project.com/
The STORE Project is funded by the CETPartnership, under the Joint Call 2023. This research project is co-funded by the European Commission, the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi), the Republic of Cyprus, and the European Regional Development Fund through the Cyprus Research and Innovation Foundation (EP/CETP/0923/0006), as well as the Tunisian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.
