COPOWER Project Showcases Impact at Events and Expands Digital Services
The COPOWER project partner Centria has strengthened its outreach and dissemination activities through active participation in key research and industry events in 2026, while also advancing its digital tools to improve accessibility and transparency of project results.
Strong Presence at CSS Research Forum 2026
On April 14, 2026, the COPOWER project was presented at the CSS Research Forum in Kokkola, Finland. A 15-minute presentation was delivered by Anna Kwokori from Centria University of Applied Sciences to around 16 participants, highlighting the results of the project’s pilot activities and the key lessons learned during implementation.
In addition to the presentation, a scientific publication was produced to document the findings in detail and ensure long-term accessibility for the research community.
Full article (pp. 630–638):
https://www.theseus.fi/bitstream/handle/10024/914297/978-952-7604-41-0.pdf?sequence=4&isAllowed=y
This contribution further supports knowledge sharing and reinforces the project’s academic impact.
International Visibility at ISEC 2026
The COPOWER project also reached a wider international audience at the International Sustainable Energy Conference (ISEC) 2026, held in Graz, Austria, from April 14 to April 16, 2026.
Key highlights included:
A Science Slam presentation during the evening reception on April 14, where the concept of a virtual power plant was introduced to approximately 250 participants in an engaging and accessible format.
A poster presentation showcased during the official poster sessions on April 15 and 16, enabling in-depth discussions with conference attendees.
These activities helped communicate COPOWER’s innovative approach to sustainable energy systems and fostered connections with researchers, practitioners, and policymakers across Europe.
Launch of Online Demonstration Service
As part of its pilot activities, Centria has developed a new online demonstration service that enhances how project results are accessed and understood.
The service includes an online monitoring dashboard that allows users to view visualised data from measurements in real time, supporting transparency and usability of the pilot results.
The dashboard consists of two levels:
A public interface, which provides open access to selected visualised data. You can find it here!
A restricted interface (login required), where users can access the full dataset and more detailed information
This digital tool represents an important step in making project outcomes more accessible to stakeholders, enabling wider engagement and practical use of the collected data.
Supporting Students and Academic Output
Over its three-year duration, the COPOWER project has also contributed significantly to education and capacity building. Several students completed BSc, BBA, and MSc theses within the project framework.
All theses have been:
Successfully published
Freely accessible to the public
This ensures that the knowledge generated within the project continues to benefit both academia and industry beyond the project’s lifetime.
Through its participation in international events, strong publication record, and the development of new digital services such as the online monitoring dashboard, the COPOWER project continues to demonstrate its commitment to innovation, knowledge sharing, and the advancement of sustainable energy solutions.
