Research Center for Supervision, Safety and Automatic Control

Efficient Management of Energy Systems including Hybrid Electrochemical Energy Storage through Digitalization Techniques (CPT)[MASHED]

The MASHED project is a competitive R&D initiative addressing current energy challenges within the framework of the ecological and digital transition. With a budget of €247,480, it runs from December 1, 2022, to September 30, 2025, under the leadership of the Institute of Robotics and Industrial Informatics, CSIC-UPC. It is part of the State Plan for Scientific and Technical Research and Innovation 2021-2023, under the state subprogram for Knowledge Transfer, and is funded by the Spanish State Research Agency. State Plan for Scientific, Technical, and Innovation Research 2021-2023 | Recolecta

Project Description


Currently, many European countries face the decommissioning or obsolescence of conventional power plants, in line with the European Union's decarbonization agenda. This situation highlights the need for decentralized systems such as Distributed Power Generation (DPG) and microgrids, which can operate in isolated mode and provide resilience against risks such as power supply interruptions.

The MASHED project focuses on developing innovative distributed generation devices compatible with hybrid energy storage systems (HES), incorporating advanced monitoring and diagnostic capabilities to reduce the risk of power outages. These systems can function as cogenerators or electricity producers, including renewable sources, as established by Directive 2012/27/EU.

Given the inherent variability of renewable energy sources, MASHED proposes integrating energy storage systems to ensure supply during periods of unavailability. In this context, the project leverages emerging technologies such as redox flow batteries and hydrogen storage systems, which will play a crucial role in future energy grids.

The project also explores digitalization as an essential tool for managing these systems. Using a multi-layered hierarchical strategy, MASHED will implement advanced control, communication, and computing (CCC) technologies, including cloud-based control services (Control as a Service - CaaS) and artificial intelligence algorithms. This approach enables efficient and flexible energy management, as well as easy adaptation and maintenance.

Innovative Contributions


The main contributions of MASHED include:

  • Multi-layer hierarchical control: A coordinated integration of component, microgrid, and network levels, improving interactions between them.
  • HES integration: Efficient energy management to address price and demand variations throughout the day.
  • Multivector energy systems: Coordination of operations across various energy vectors (such as cogeneration) to provide reliable and sustainable energy services with minimal environmental impact.
  • Anomalous event detection and mitigation: Response capabilities for failures or cyberattacks to ensure secure and resilient energy supply.

The project aligns with national and European energy strategies, focusing on the ecological and digital transition. Its implementation has great potential to enhance sustainability and energy security, addressing challenges such as cybersecurity, information flow, and control system resilience.

Additional Information

Scope: National administration
Keywords: Energy storage, Energy efficiency, Energy management, Electrochemical storage
Project code: TED2021-129927B-I00
Call: Strategic Projects Oriented to the Ecological and Digital Transition


This project significantly contributes to transforming the energy sector towards a more sustainable, resilient, and digitalized future.