Prior to ERIGrid, research had mainly focused on validating certain aspects of the smart grid. However, a holistic and integrated approach for analysing and evaluating such a complex system did not exist. Starting from 2015 and until 2020, the ERIGrid project pursued the goal to support the technology development and rollout of smart grid approaches, solutions and concepts in Europe by addressing system validation for smart grids. Having gathered eighteen European research centres with outstanding research infrastructures in the project consortium, ERIGrid developed common methods, concepts and procedures.
The Final Public Report of the project presents a summary of these developments and achieved results. In particular, reflected in the report are the activities ERIGrid performed to provide access to concentrated know-how and European research infrastructure to scientists and companies involved in the development of smart grid concepts and components.