D6.1 Deployment and demonstration plan

This report documents the outcome of the first half of Task 6.1 (Overall coordination of Pilot Sites) within the OPENTUNITY project, which coordinates deployment and demonstration activities across pilot sites in Greece, Switzerland, Spain, and Slovenia. The task brings together pilot leaders and technical partners to define the test cases, datasets, KPIs, and other pilot-specific inputs required for the demonstration activities and future evaluation activities. As first deliverable of WP6 (Deployment and demonstration activities), it establishes a common methodology used simultaneously across all pilots, ensuring a controlled execution of the test cases. The main objective of this deliverable is to report on the methodology chosen to direct testings and the demonstrations plans for each pilot. The report provides a structured overview of the preparatory work for the demonstration phase. It includes pilot site characterization, the set of use cases to be tested, deployment and demonstration plans, and the associated test cases, datasets, and KPIs. It offers a detailed description of these elements to ensure a proper setup, thorough assessment, and achievement of targets. Namely, the pilot site characterization contains not only the equipment, partners, and their roles, but also clear user scenarios for interacting with OPENTUNITY innovation tools, along with a feedback collection plan, to guide improvements interactions and demonstration activities. A breakdown of all the steps required for technology deployment and demonstration is also outlined. Test cases are developed in detail and mapped with relevant datasets (both prior to demonstration and those collected during demonstration), with KPIs (Figure 1) that are essential for evaluation (WP7), and with strategic objectives. Finally, pilot-specific risks are identified and complemented with contingency actions to support effective risk management. A common methodology organises all pilot contributions, ensuring that activities are consistently planned, monitored, and assessed across the project. User trust-related aspects are also discussed (Chapter 7). Some activities have been completed at the time of publication (asset and technical innovation deployment, definition and mapping of test cases, datasets, KPIs, and strategic objectives, and the estimation of KPI baselines) and the rest of activities (test case execution, risk logs) will continue throughout WP6 and T6.1 (M24 – M42). Accordingly, this deliverable serves as an introduction to the demonstration activities and will be complemented with results of the demonstrations in D6.2 in M42. In line with the recommendations received during the first review meeting, this deliverable also reinforces several key aspects across all pilots: Project objectives: Each pilot has clearly outlined its objectives, mapped against the project’s three strategic objectives. This mapping directly links the demonstration activities with the KPIs that will be calculated, ensuring that each pilot contributes to the overall validation of the OPENTUNITY approach. Baselines: Baselines have been defined for each KPI on a pilot-specific level. This work was carried out in collaboration with ICCS, leader of Task 7.1 (Techno-environmental impact assessment). While the current definitions represent an initial estimation, further refinement will take place as more pilot data becomes available, allowing for more accurate baseline values. Feedback collection: Each pilot site has developed a comprehensive plan for gathering feedback. This includes mechanisms for collecting input internally (within the pilot and between pilot sites and technical partners) as well as externally (from stakeholders such as companies and citizens). This report details the nature, method, frequency, and purpose of the collected feedback in pilots. User scenarios: Pilot sites identified the scenarios and use cases where successful demonstration depends on user interaction. For each scenario, they defined the expected behaviour, potential deviations, and mitigation strategies to encourage the desired user actions. This ensures that demonstrations are realistic and robust against uncertainties in user participation. Trust issues: As part of the citizen engagement activities, a survey was conducted (co-created by Amibit and JR and disseminated through multiple channels to maximize outreach). The survey targeted end users and explored their perspectives on energy consumption, management, costs, and willingness to engage as active energy consumers. Based on the survey results, JR prepared a dedicated section addressing trust issues, both in the context of the OPENTUNITY project and in view of future roll-out. This work will serve as a foundation for continued citizen engagement activities, where building and maintaining trust will remain a central focus.