Building a European-Level Energy Registry

abstract

The increasing integration of renewable energy across Europe demands a scalable and harmonized digital infrastructure to manage large volumes of energy-related data. This paper introduces the concept of a European Energy Registry (EER), aimed at establishing a framework that connects data providers, ensures semantic and structural integration of heterogeneous datasets, and exposes validated datasets to users. We examine the technical and regulatory challenges in developing such a platform and outline a pipeline that leverages big data management, machine learning, and secure IT infrastructure. Key components include accurate data registration from diverse stakeholders, verification and correction mechanisms, and a robust, role-based user access system enhanced with multi-factor authentication and General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) compliant security protocols. An API-driven data access model is proposed to enable seamless retrieval, filtering, and analysis of energy data. Automated tools for validation and cleansing will support data quality and regulatory compliance. The underlying infrastructure will accommodate scalable databases, pipelines, and AI-driven analytics to provide predictive insights. Cloud-native deployment and APIs will ensure high availability, interoperability, and integration with external platforms. By addressing these requirements, the EER will support Europe’s energy transition plan. This work presents a comprehensive technical blueprint for a secure, interoperable, and future-ready energy registry.