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CRETE VALLEY @cretevalley.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

#CreteValley will contribute to the EURegionsTalk session “Energy valleys, human stories: How regional cooperation is building a community-led energy transition“ during the European Week of Regions and Cities 2026. Register by September 30 cretevalley.eu/events/energ...

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CRETE VALLEY @cretevalley.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Last week, the #CreteValley consortium gathered in Crete for the project’s second review meeting, bringing together partners, technical experts, and project reviewers. Thanks to all the partners! Read more cretevalley.eu/crete-valley...

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CRETE VALLEY @cretevalley.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Reducing weight while maintaining performance is one of the key challenges facing the automotive industry. How can advanced digital engineering and additive manufacturing technologies help address this challenge? Read more cretevalley.eu/smarter-desi...

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CRETE VALLEY @cretevalley.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

How can electricity networks be managed effectively when only limited data is available? This recent study conducted by the Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator ΔΕΔΔΗΕ Α.Ε. - HEDNO S.A. within the #CreteValley project offers a practical answer. cretevalley.eu/load-estimat...

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CRETE VALLEY @cretevalley.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

A new study conducted within the #CreteValley framework introduces a new approach to forecasting energy pricing: it focuses on short training windows of just 7 to 90 days, allowing models to respond more effectively to the most recent market conditions. cretevalley.eu/less-is-more...

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CRETE VALLEY @cretevalley.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Samso Energy Academy represented #CreteValley at the The Clean energy for EU islands forum 2026, held in Palma de Mallorca, facilitating the EU Stakeholder Groups Session, which brought participants together in four parallel working groups. Learn more cretevalley.eu/resilient-is...

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CRETE VALLEY @cretevalley.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

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CRETE VALLEY @cretevalley.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Traditional windmills have played a key role in the energy use of Crete, particularly for water pumping for irrigation and domestic water supply. A study conducted by #CreteValley examines the design and performance of the historic windmills of the Lasithi Plateau. cretevalley.eu/from-traditi...

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CRETE VALLEY @cretevalley.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

On 19 June, #CreteValley will take centre stage at the Student Festival of the Municipality of Minoa Pediados to showcase the values that underpin its vision for a sustainable future, introduced by a presentation by the Minoan Energy Community. Learn more cretevalley.eu/events/life-...

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CRETE VALLEY @cretevalley.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

In Tulcea, Romania, from 16–18 June #CreteValley will be at the Blue Economy Expert Forum.” On 16 June, our partner Conference of Peripheral Maritime Regions (CPMR) will present our renewable energy innovations to experts and stakeholders from the blue economy sector. cretevalley.eu/events/blue-...

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CRETE VALLEY @cretevalley.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

#CreteValley publishes a new report showing how its Energy Data Space has moved into operation, enabling secure and sovereign data sharing within and across the Renewable Energy Valley Living Lab in Crete. Learn more cretevalley.eu/from-design-...

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CRETE VALLEY @cretevalley.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

A new study conducted by the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) within #CreteValley project addresses the gap of sufficient historical load data by leveraging transfer learning (TL) to improve forecasting accuracy in data-scarce environments. Read more cretevalley.eu/transfer-lea...

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CRETE VALLEY @cretevalley.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

A new section of the website dedicated to #CreteValley technological solutions is now available online! It provides a comprehensive overview of the integrated tools and applications developed to support the creation and operation of Renewable Energy Valleys (REVs). cretevalley.eu/crete-valley...

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CRETE VALLEY @cretevalley.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

The new public deliverable D6.1 from #CreteValley introduces a comprehensive framework to assess technical performance, environmental impacts, socioeconomic benefits, and citizen engagement across Crete’s Community Energy Labs. Download it here cretevalley.eu/measuring-wh...

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CRETE VALLEY @cretevalley.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Identifying and confirming final energy users is essential for the detailed design and implementation of the future Arkalochori district heating network. The first round of small‑scale meetings of #CreteValley in Arkalochori has now been completed. cretevalley.eu/engaging-ark...

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CRETE VALLEY @cretevalley.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

A new milestone has been reached by #CreteValley! On 20 March, the project’s first electricity-generating windmill, Windmill1, was installed in Lasithi Plateau. The installation took place at the WEL Test Field_2 of the Power Systems Synthesis Laboratory. cretevalley.eu/first-electr...

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CRETE VALLEY @cretevalley.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

The #CreteValley project has published a new report presenting the second stage of development of its interactive tools for planning and implementing Renewable Energy Valleys. Discover more cretevalley.eu/new-report-i...

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CRETE VALLEY @cretevalley.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

📅 SAVE THE DATE! #CreteValley will contribute to the 6th International Workshop on AI & Data Analytics in the Energy Sector, organised by EPU-NTUA and held within the 17th International Conference on Information, Intelligence, Systems and Applications (IISA 2026). cretevalley.eu/events/crete...

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CRETE VALLEY @cretevalley.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

#CreteValley has been featured in a newly published article on CORDIS, the European Commission’s official platform for EU-funded research and innovation. Read the article cordis.europa.eu/article/id/4... And learn more cretevalley.eu/crete-valley...

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CRETE VALLEY @cretevalley.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Identifying and confirming final energy users is essential for the detailed design and implementation of the future Arkalochori district heating network within #CreteValley project. Targeted sessions were held with residents from the upper section of the area. cretevalley.eu/engaging-ark...

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CRETE VALLEY @cretevalley.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

#CreteValley made its debut at the OCOVA 2026 International Forum in Les Orres, reaching the French Alps. The project coordinator, ICCS - NTUA, presented the initiative with an intervention entitled “Enabling Renewable Energy Valleys via Digital Twins”. Learn more cretevalley.eu/from-the-coa...

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CRETE VALLEY @cretevalley.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Let's take a closer look at the most promising incentives showcased in our latest info pack "Incentives for citizens' participation in renewable energy projects". ☑️ SOCIAL EVENTS Learn more in the info pack cretevalley.eu/wp-content/u...

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CRETE VALLEY @cretevalley.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Let's take a closer look at the most promising incentives showcased in our latest info pack "Incentives for citizens' participation in renewable energy projects". ☑️ CITIZEN PARTICIPATION ACTIVITIES Learn more and download the info pack cretevalley.eu/wp-content/u...

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CRETE VALLEY @cretevalley.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

Let's take a closer look at the most promising incentives showcased in our latest info pack "Incentives for citizens' participation in renewable energy projects" by @iclei.org and ICONS Innovations Strategies. ☑️ CROWDFUNDING Learn more and download the info pack lnkd.in/d5XeaJ96

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CRETE VALLEY @cretevalley.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

Let's take a closer look at the most promising incentives showcased in our latest info pack "Incentives for citizens' participation in renewable energy projects" ☑️ PUBLIC GRANTS & SUBSIDIES Learn more and download the info pack cretevalley.eu/wp-content/u...

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CRETE VALLEY @cretevalley.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

What drives citizens’ participation in renewable energy projects? A new #CreteValley info pack is now available! The publication sheds light on the incentive mechanisms that most effectively encourage citizens to participate in renewable energy projects. Find out more cretevalley.eu/new-info-pac...

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CRETE VALLEY @cretevalley.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

Europe’s islands long neglected their clean natural resources and depended on costly fossil fuels. But today, many are flipping the script. In this article by Alasdair Sandford, #CreteValley is mentioned as one of the most ambitious projects. cretevalley.eu/from-energy-...

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CRETE VALLEY @cretevalley.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

Hosted at CARTIF’s premises in the beautiful city of Valladolid, the assembly offered all partners the chance to share updates and outline the next steps in implementing one of the first Renewable energy valleys in Europe. Learn more: cretevalley.eu/our-consorti...

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CRETE VALLEY @cretevalley.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

#CreteValley is going to Enlit Europe! Join us in Bilbao and take part in the workshop: 🌍 Smart Energy Cluster: From Buildings to Communities – Innovation in Energy Efficiency and Grid Integration 📅 19 November 2025 🕚 11:00 – 12:30 📍 Visit us at Stand 5.F30–S023 cretevalley.eu/events/enlit...

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CRETE VALLEY @cretevalley.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

Represented by our partner ASM Terni, #CreteValley was featured at the latest edition of Ecomondo, the leading event for the green and circular economy. Read more cretevalley.eu/crete-valley...

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CRETE VALLEY @cretevalley.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

Last October, an informational event on the progress of the innovative remote geothermal system in Arvi took place with the local community embracing this step toward green energy innovation of #CreteValley. Read more about the event cretevalley.eu/public-meeti...

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CRETE VALLEY @cretevalley.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

#CreteValley participated in the workshop “Human-in-the-loop digitalisation for Europe’s energy transition” on October 9, organised by ICONS Innovation Strategies under the umbrella of the Smart Energy Cluster during Sustainable Places 2025. Read the key results cretevalley.eu/implementing...

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CRETE VALLEY @cretevalley.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

The Region of Crete has launched the Advisory Committee for Hydrogen in Crete, a new strategic body that will guide the island’s efforts to integrate hydrogen technologies into its clean-energy transition, closely linked to #CreteValley's effort. cretevalley.eu/crete-launch...

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CRETE VALLEY @cretevalley.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

Join us at #EnlitEurope2025 – “From Buildings to Communities: Innovation in Energy Efficiency & Grid Integration” 📅 19 Nov 2025 | 11:30–13:00 CET 📍 Enlit Europe 2025, Bilbao, Spain Details: 🔗 smartenergycluster.eu/news/details...

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CRETE VALLEY @cretevalley.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

A new scientific paper by #CreteValley's partner IPTO-Independent Power Transmission Operator is online on our website! Downlaod it here cretevalley.eu/useful_resou...

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CRETE VALLEY @cretevalley.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

Wind energy penetration has increased, constituting one of the main renewable #energy resources of the energy transition. A new study conducted within the framework of the #CreteValley project has unveiled a forecasting model to improve WPF accuracy. cretevalley.eu/hybrid-ai-mo...

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CRETE VALLEY @cretevalley.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

At Sustainable Places 2025, the Smart Energy Cluster will host the workshop “Human-in-the-loop digitalisation for Europe’s energy transition: From co-design in communities to scalable innovation ecosystems”. The session will take place on 9 October 2025, in Milan. 🔗 cretevalley.eu/the-smart-en...

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CRETE VALLEY @cretevalley.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

#CreteValley’s partner RWTH Aachen University will take part in the IEEE PES Innovative Smart Grid Technologies (ISGT) conference. This year’s ISGT conference theme is “Harnessing Innovation: Powering a Sustainable and Resilient Future.” Read more and join us! 🔗 cretevalley.eu/events/isgt-...

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CRETE VALLEY @cretevalley.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

On October 9, #CreteValley will take part in Sustainable Places 2025 in Milan, the international event that brings together research, policy, and market actors to tackle urgent #sustainability challenges. Find out all the info to register here 🔗 cretevalley.eu/events/susta...

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CRETE VALLEY @cretevalley.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

This week our partner ENDEF is present at the European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition, one of the world's leading congresses in photovoltaic solar energy. Thanks to ENDEF's team, who are sharing the progress of #CreteValley project. Read more 🔗 cretevalley.eu/events/europ...

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CRETE VALLEY @cretevalley.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

Last July, representatives of our partner, the Minoan Energy Community, had the opportunity to visit the Greenpeace vessel Arctic Sunrise, which docked at the port of Heraklion as part of its European awareness tour against fossil gas. Read the story 🔗 cretevalley.eu/crete-valley...

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CRETE VALLEY @cretevalley.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

Did you receive our latest newsletter? In case you are not (yet) a subscriber, you can catch up now! Our first review meeting, Crete's Renewable Energy Days, and upcoming events featuring #CreteValley: discover all this and more in our newsletter. 🔗 cretevalley.eu/crete-valley...

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CRETE VALLEY @cretevalley.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

The #CreteValley project has released the first wave of data-driven applications and services supporting its System-of-Systems Digital Twin, marking a major milestone in the effort to build a smarter, autonomous energy system in Crete. Read to learn more 🔗 cretevalley.eu/crete-valley...

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CRETE VALLEY @cretevalley.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

The research titled “Reshaping the Energy Landscape of Crete Through Renewable Energy Valleys” focuses on Crete as a pilot location for implementing the Renewable Energy Valley concept as part of #CreteValley project. Learn more 🔗 cretevalley.eu/renewable-en...

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CRETE VALLEY @cretevalley.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

As Greece transitions towards green transportation, the expansion of EVs necessitates a strategically located charging infrastructure. Researchers from #CreteValley present a comprehensive framework to identify optimal locations across Greek municipalities. 🔗 cretevalley.eu/finding-the-...

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CRETE VALLEY @cretevalley.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

Are you already signed up for #CreteValley newsletter? The next issue is about to be released soon, do not miss this opportunity! 🔗 cretevalley.eu/subscribe/

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CRETE VALLEY @cretevalley.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

Our PM Elissaios Sarmas presented the use case of #CreteValley during the online workshop of the ETIP SNET Task Force on Flexibility Provisions by Buildings and Industry. #CreteValley demonstrates how citizen-driven innovation can unlock flexibility, and accelerate Europe’s clean energy transition.

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CRETE VALLEY @cretevalley.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

From 25 to 29 June, our partner Minoan Energy presented the #CreteValley project at the Pan-Cretan Agricultural and Livestock Exhibition in Arkalochori. The exhibition offers exhibitors the opportunity to showcase their products and services to a broad audience. cretevalley.eu/minoan-energ...

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CRETE VALLEY @cretevalley.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

The Island of Crete is preparing to become one of Europe’s #RenewableEnergyValleys, implementing a range of green energy solutions and diversifying supply. Watch the video again to learn how #CreteValley is accelerating the energy transition and join our green revolution! youtu.be/5xwEol89jXg?...

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CRETE VALLEY: meet one of the first Renewable Energy Valleys in Europe

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CRETE VALLEY @cretevalley.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

Our partner HEDNO S.A. had the opportunity to present the #CreteValley project at a closed session of the E.DSO Innovation & Research Committee (IRCO), which brought together key representatives from Distribution System Operators (DSOs) across Europe. Learn more 🔗 cretevalley.eu/crete-valley...

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