The LUMENS Consortium
The LUMENS Consortium comprises players from seven countries of the European Union in the key areas of sustainable energy development.
This selection represents a unique mix of industry-leading expertise and knowledge centres that enables a holistic response to the project's challenges and objectives, bringing innovation with positive impact to the European Union, moving towards net-zero energy.
Our partners:
CIRCE is a technology centre founded in 1993, seeking to provide innovative solutions for a sustainable development. The CIRCE research centre consists of a highly qualified and multidisciplinary team, which work towards improving the competitiveness of enterprises through generation of technology transfer by means of R+D activities and market-oriented training within the field of resource sustainability and effectiveness, energy grids and renewable energies.
CLERENS is a leading public affairs and communications consultancy based in Brussels, specialised in advocacy, political and regulatory risk assessment, public funding, strategic communications, event management, project management and association management. CLERENS was founded in 1991 and manages EU projects focusing mainly on energy, environment, climate and mobility. CLERENS is responsible for leading the Dissemination, Communication and Exploitation activities of WP6, promoting the visibility and impact of the project and disseminating project findings to a wide range of stakeholders.
EDP R&D is the research and development centre of the global energy company EDP. With 50 researchers and more than 40 projects, the research centre focuses on developing the future of the energy sector through the innovation, testing and validating of new technologies, concepts and business models. EDP R&D boasts experts in areas such as renewable generation, networks, energy storage and management aiming to drive the energy transition.
ELES is the Slovenian combined electricity transmission and distribution system operator, responsible for the reliable and secure operation of the national grid. The company ensures the continuous balance between electricity generation and consumption and provides non-discriminatory access to the network. ELES plays a key role in integrating renewable energy sources and supporting the transition to a low-carbon energy system. It actively cooperates with neighbouring transmission system operators and
Engreen is a strategic partner for sustainability and the energy transition. We operate at the intersection of policy, finance, and implementation, supporting public institutions, companies, and international organizations across the full project lifecycle. By aligning technical expertise with investment readiness, we deliver bankable, de-risked projects that translate climate ambition into measurable, long-term impact.
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ERG Group is a leading independent operator of clean energy from renewable sources, operating in nine European countries and in the United States. As the foremost onshore wind operator in Italy and among the top ten in Europe, the Group is also active in solar energy production, ranking among the top ten operators in Italy, and in the battery storage sector. In just over a decade, ERG has significantly transformed its business portfolio, anticipating long-term energy scenarios and successfully transitioning from an oil operator to a pure "Wind & Solar" business model.
EnEx is the Nominated Electricity Market Operator (NEMO) for Greece and is operating the Greek Day-Ahead and Intra-Day electricity markets. HEnEx is a member of the Single Day-ahead Coupling (SDAC), Single Intraday Coupling (SIDC) and Price Coupling of Regions (PCR) initiatives of European Power Exchanges. HEnEx is a co-owner of the pan-European Day-Ahead Market coupling algorithm, called EUPHEMIA, and performs daily operations as a PCR operator HEnEx also operates the Energy Derivatives Market, the Natural Gas Trading
White Research is a leading social research enterprise specialising in consumer behaviour within the ICT, health, and related sectors. We excel in uncovering and interpreting complex consumer insights through an innovative blend of modern analytics and advanced marketing research methods. We focus on addressing business, market, and user-related challenges, transforming complex data into actionable recommendations. With extensive experience in European Commission-funded projects and strong connections to European civil society networks, White Research delivers