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⦁ Can you describe IRI UL’s role within HAVEN project?
IRI UL joined the HAVEN project as a research institution partner and plays an active role in both WP2 and WP7. Within WP2, IRI UL is responsible for conducting a preliminary economic feasibility analysis of the services that can be delivered using the hybrid energy storage system (HESS), with a particular focus on the project’s use cases. This involves assessing the viability of each use case in real-world conditions. IRI UL also works closely with BRING in the development of the sizing and optimization model, where operational expenditures (OPEX) play a critical role in evaluating system performance and cost-effectiveness. As the project progresses, IRI UL will further enhance the prefeasibility analysis tool, carry out a comprehensive economic assessment of the developed use cases, and lead the development of robust business models to support the market uptake of the HESS solution.
⦁ Work Package 7 in HAVEN focuses on the environmental, economic impact and business models. It also involves developing business models for the HESS across various European electricity and balancing markets, what methodologies or frameworks is IRI UL using to ensure these models are adaptable to different market conditions?
In the HAVEN project, IRI UL employs a structured value analysis framework to develop business models that are adaptable across various European electricity and balancing markets. This approach considers the specific characteristics of each use case, including regulatory conditions, national incentives, and the roles of different stakeholders. By using a matrix-based evaluation method, IRI UL can analyze value streams and key performance indicators (KPIs) from the perspective of multiple actors within the energy value chain. The methodology also includes sensitivity analyses that account for financial, regulatory, and technical parameters, ensuring the business models remain relevant and effective under different market conditions. This enables the models to be both replicable and scalable, supporting broader deployment of the HAVEN solution.
⦁ Finally, how does IRI UL collaborate with other partners in HAVEN to integrate environmental performance, circularity, and socio-economic considerations into the business models being developed?
IRI UL collaborates closely with other HAVEN partners, particularly INEGI, which leads the environmental and socio-economic assessments, to ensure that the business models reflect the full sustainability and circularity profile of the HESS. This work builds upon the foundations laid in Task 2.3, where IRI UL initiated a preliminary economic feasibility analysis of the services enabled by HESS. Insights from INEGI’s life cycle assessments (LCA), social LCA (S-LCA), and critical raw material (CRM) recovery strategies are being integrated into IRI UL’s business model development process. This collaboration ensures that the business models are not only economically sound but also environmentally responsible and socially inclusive. The work will be further developed in the coming phases of the project to support the deployment of HESS solutions that align with EU sustainability goals and are adaptable to diverse market contexts.
The portrait of prof. Andrej Gubina, director of IRI UL.