European Distributed Data Infrastructure for Energy

What European Distributed Data Infrastructure for Energy does

European Distributed Data Infrastructure for Energy (EDDIE) is a Horizon Europe Innovation Action that designs, develops, and operates a decentralized, distributed, open-source Data Space for energy data sharing across the European Union. The initiative was initiated by EntArc and is coordinated by the AIT Austrian Institute of Technology, with Prof. Dr. Oliver Hödl serving as Project Coordinator. The project consortium comprises 16 partner organizations across Europe, including DSOs, TSOs, energy associations (EASEE-gas, aelēc, EDA, SEV), universities (University of Vienna, Copenhagen Business School, European University Institute, FH OÖ Hagenberg), and technology providers (FlexiDAO, PONTON, DATADIS). EDDIE addresses the absence of standardized procedures for cross-border energy data exchange, aiming to reduce data integration costs and enable energy service companies to operate within a unified European market in line with the Clean Energy Package and the EU Smart Grids Task Force Implementing Acts on Interoperability.

EDDIE's technology stack comprises three interconnected components: the EDDIE Framework as the core data space platform, AIIDA (Administrative Interface for In-house Data Access) as a consent-based module for secure real-time data access, and the Data Services Marketplace as a discovery platform for energy services built on the infrastructure. The architecture is documented under the arc42 framework, supports message-based communication per Deliverable D4.1, and is published openly via GitHub (github.com/eddie-energy) and Zenodo. The organization coordinates 501-1,000 personnel across its consortium, holds offices in Vienna, Austria (primary coordination) and is registered in Berchem, Belgium, and runs from January 2023 to December 2025, with activity extending into 2026 including a planned final conference in Brussels on 16 June 2026.

EDDIE does not operate as a commercial revenue-generating entity. Its single funding stream is the Horizon Europe Innovation Actions co-funding under grant agreement No. 101069510, totaling more than €9 million. Distribution occurs through open-source releases, academic and scientific publications, industry event participation (Enlit Europe, EUSEW, Data Spaces Symposium, BRIDGE General Assembly), Best Practices Round Tables, and university engagement. The project serves Distribution System Operators, Transmission System Operators, energy service companies, energy community platforms, and flexibility service providers with the goal of enabling interoperable, sovereign, and secure energy data exchange across EU member states.

Name

European Distributed Data Infrastructure for Energy

Legal name

European Distributed Data Infrastructure for Energy (EDDIE)

Website

https://eddie.energy

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

European Distributed Data Infrastructure for Energy (EDDIE) is an EU Horizon Europe-funded research consortium that builds an open-source, decentralized data space for secure and interoperable cross-border energy data exchange. It serves DSOs, TSOs, energy associations, and service providers across 16 European partner organizations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Energy Data Infrastructure

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518210)

akta.pro primary industry

iPaaS (Cloud Integration Platforms) (HDAEAIAB)

Keywords

• Energy data infrastructure
• Open-source data spaces
• Energy sector interoperability
• Smart grid data sharing
• Decentralized energy data

Headquarters

HQ city

Berchem

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. EU Research Funding: Horizon Europe Innovation Actions co-funding under grant agreement No. 101069510. The project has a volume of more than 9 million EUR, running from January 2023 to December 2025. This is not a commercial revenue-generating entity.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels13 records

Core offering

EDDIE develops and provides an open-source, decentralized, and distributed Data Space infrastructure for secure, interoperable, and sovereign energy data sharing across Europe. The core offering consists of the EDDIE Framework for standardized data access, the AIIDA module for consent-based real-time data access, and a Data Services Marketplace connecting energy data service providers and users. The infrastructure is aligned with EU Smart Grids Task Force efforts and the Clean Energy Package objectives.

Product overview

EDDIE (European Distributed Data Infrastructure for Energy) is a decentralized, distributed, open-source Data Space infrastructure for the energy sector, co-funded by the EU's Horizon Europe Innovation Actions. The portfolio consists of three interconnected components: the EDDIE Framework as the core data space platform enabling secure, interoperable, and sovereign energy data sharing; AIIDA (Administrative Interface for In-house Data Access) as a consent-based module for real-time data access; and the Data Services Marketplace as a discovery platform for data-driven energy services. The system aligns with EU Smart Grids Task Force efforts and aims to standardize energy data procedures across the EU.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AIIDA: Administrative Interface for In-house Data Access - a component of EDDIE that ensures secure and reliable access to valuable real-time data based on customer consent

Products and services

• EDDIE Framework The EDDIE Framework is the core decentralized, distributed, open-source Data Space that enables secure, interoperable, and sovereign energy data sharing across Europe. It significantly reduces data integration costs for energy service companies and enables them to operate and compete in a unified European energy market. The framework is built on the arc42 architecture framework.
• Data Services Marketplace The Data Services Marketplace is an online platform where trusted data-driven services, technologies, and solutions come together to create new opportunities for collaboration and innovation in the energy sector. It connects providers, users, and stakeholders across domains. Hosted at eddie-demo.projekte.fh-hagenberg.at.

Quantifiable outcome

• Significantly reduces data integration costs for energy service companies
• +1 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• EntArc (Enterprise Architecture and Consulting)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 October 2024EntArc is the driving force behind the idea, technical architecture, and initiation of EDDIE, serving as the trusted Enterprise Architecture and regulatory compliance partner. They bring unmatched knowledge in European legislation.
• aelēc (Association of Electric Energy Companies)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 April 2024aelēc is a pivotal force across the entire spectrum of the electricity sector. The association's mission encompasses representing and supporting electric energy companies across Europe.
• Digital4GridscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 April 2024Digital4Grids is dedicated to revolutionizing the energy landscape by decarbonizing energy systems and spearheading the integration of Distributed Energy Resources (DERs).
• The Lisbon Council for Economic Competitiveness and Social Renewal asblcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 March 2024Based in Brussels, the Lisbon Council is a dynamic think tank and policy network established in 2003, committed to economic competitiveness and social renewal research.
• European University Institute (EUI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 March 2024EUI is the premier institute in Europe devoted to social sciences and humanities, established in 1972 by the original six members of the European Communities. The EUI brings research excellence in energy policy and regulation.
• Südtiroler Energieverband (SEV)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 February 2024SEV serves as a competence center, advocate, and partner dedicated to decentralized and sustainable energy distribution. Primary focus areas include hydropower plants, energy distribution, and bio-heat power plants.
• FlexiDAOcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 February 2024FlexiDAO revolutionizes the energy sector with groundbreaking solutions providing data empowerment through deep portfolio oversight, reduced compliance risk, and enhanced energy data management capabilities.
• Copenhagen Business School (CBS) / Copenhagen School of Energy InfrastructurecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 January 2024CBS is one of the top global business schools with over 20,000 students. CSEI research focus includes economics and regulation of European energy infrastructure. The partnership brings academic expertise in energy economics and policy.
• University of Vienna - Faculty of Computer SciencecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 January 2024With over 200 dedicated researchers and staff members, 14 subunits, and the impressive Data Science academic program, the University of Vienna brings extensive academic research capabilities to EDDIE.
• DATADIScoreTechnology or Integration · 15 November 2023DATADIS is a partner in the EDDIE consortium contributing data management and energy data exchange expertise.
• EDA (Energy Distribution Association)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 November 2023EDA represents energy distribution interests in the EDDIE consortium, advocating for standardized energy data practices.
• PONTON GmbHcoreTechnology or Integration · 9 February 2023PONTON GmbH represents EDDIE at E-world energy & water trade fair, providing expertise in energy data integration and software solutions.
• EASEE-gascoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 February 2023EASEE-gas is a powerhouse in streamlining the European gas market since 2002. Their main objectives include developing business solutions for the gas value chain and establishing data standards for market operations.
• AIT Austrian Institute of TechnologycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 January 2023AIT Austrian Institute of Technology, specifically the Center for Digital Safety & Security, leads communication activities for the EDDIE project. The institute provides expertise in digital safety and security for the energy data infrastructure.
• University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria - Hagenberg Campus (FH OÖ)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 January 2023FH OÖ Campus Hagenberg is at the forefront of digital innovation, delving into research in computer science, communication, and media through 14 dynamic groups and two Josef Ressel Centers. Hosts the EDDIE Demonstrators and Data Services Marketplace.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• FIWARE Foundation: Open-source platform for smart applications including energy management, also EU-funded and standards-driven. Comparable as an open-source integration platform targeting smart cities, energy, and IoT use cases across Europe.
• International Data Spaces Association (IDSA): Reference architecture organization for industrial data spaces across Europe. EDDIE's data space model is closely aligned with IDSA's framework, and the two are functionally interoperable or competing reference standards.
• Energy Web Foundation: Global nonprofit building open-source blockchain and data infrastructure specifically for the energy sector. Highly comparable to EDDIE in open-source approach, energy-data focus, and consortium-driven governance model.

Broad incumbents

• Siemens Smart Infrastructure: Large industrial vendor providing energy management software, grid control platforms, and data integration solutions to utilities. Operates broadly across the same customer base (DSOs, TSOs) as EDDIE but with proprietary commercial offerings.
• TenneT TSO: Major European transmission system operator running its own cross-border data exchange initiatives. Comparable as a TSO deploying data interoperability infrastructure, and a potential enterprise customer/influencer for EDDIE adoption.
• Gaia-X: EU-backed initiative building a federated European data infrastructure. Broader in scope than EDDIE but operates as a parallel/complementary data space framework that could either integrate with or compete against EDDIE in the energy domain.

Emerging players

• OpenADR Alliance: Industry alliance developing open standards for automated demand response in the energy sector. Comparable as an open-standards organization addressing energy data interoperability and flexibility service enablement — a key EDDIE use case.
• PONTON GmbH: EDDIE consortium partner specializing in energy data integration and EDI messaging. Comparable as a specialist energy data integration firm operating in the same technical domain and customer base.
• Catena-X: European data space initiative for the automotive value chain, sharing architectural patterns with EDDIE (sovereign, decentralized, consent-based data sharing). Comparable as a sectoral data space built on similar reference architectures.
• FlexiDAO: EDDIE consortium partner providing energy data management and 24/7 carbon accounting solutions. Comparable as a niche energy data services company targeting the same flexibility and renewable energy data use cases.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/eddie_energy
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/eddie-energy

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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