HYBESS
INTEGRATED HYBRID-ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS FOR WATERBORNE APPLICATIONS
Proposed to operationalize the water–energy–food–ecosystem nexus in EU and regional policies. Delivered the WATNex Suite of tools, stakeholder engagement strategy, and policy integration pathways to support SDGs, climate resilience, and nexus-aligned decision-making.
Proposed to assess long-term sectoral water demand in Malta under the LIFE-IP initiative. Delivered econometric modeling forecasts for domestic, agricultural, industrial, and tourism sectors, integrated with ArcGIS for planning and scenario analysis over a 50-year horizon.
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Proposed to build a PostgreSQL/PostGIS-based platform for mapping and analyzing vessel density in European waters. Aimed to support EU Green Deal objectives via digital density maps, marine data integration, and a user-friendly web GIS interface with open-source tools.
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Proposed to design, build, and test a resilient offshore floating solar platform (FPV) for harsh oceanic environments. Delivered TRL6 prototypes, structural testing, circular materials evaluation, and commercialization strategy aligned with EU ocean energy objectives.
Proposed to deploy a multi-tier cybersecurity and threat-detection platform for protecting water infrastructure using IoT, UAV/USV surveillance, and AI analytics. Covered early-warning, anomaly detection, physical intrusion prevention, and cyberattack countermeasures.
Proposed to support Phase 1 of the REFIT actions for the Environmental Liability Directive. Delivered registry design, legal analysis, harmonized definitions, stakeholder engagement, and capacity-building tools under DG Environment framework contract ENV.D.4.
Proposed to develop a hybrid autonomous underwater system combining AUV and glider technologies. Delivered enhanced energy efficiency, secure data transmission, deep-sea mapping capabilities, and operational autonomy with low-cost deployment systems.
Proposed to establish a Europe-wide network of demonstration farms implementing Integrated Pest Management (IPM). Included stakeholder platforms, training modules, national IPM hubs, policy recommendations, and data sharing via a collaborative digital environment.
Proposed to assess sectoral water demand in Malta and Gozo under LIFE-IP using econometric modeling. Delivered 50-year forecasts across domestic, agricultural, industrial, and tourism sectors to support integrated planning and ArcGIS-based scenario tools.
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