As part of its commitment to driving technological innovation and enhancing cybersecurity across Europe, Relational has been at the forefront of several EU-funded projects, including ASTEP, APOLO, SRSS, ELASTEST, and ENSURESEC. These projects exemplify Relational’s dedication to advancing digital transformation, improving security measures, and fostering robust infrastructure within the European Union. Through strategic collaboration and leveraging cutting-edge technologies that meet real-world needs, Relational is playing a pivotal role in addressing critical challenges and ensuring a secure, innovative, and sustainable future for Europe.
Shaping the future
Project overview
ASTEP pioneers solar energy utilization for industrial processes, a venture funded by the EU and active from May 1, 2021, to June 30, 2025. This groundbreaking initiative aims to redefine heating systems through the Solar Heating for Industrial Processes (SHIP) concept. Collaborating with partners across Spain, Romania, Greece, England, Poland, Ireland, and Italy, ASTEP prioritizes energy efficiency and eco-conscious solutions.
Relational’s role
In the ASTEP project, Relational takes on a pivotal role in Exploitation Management and technological implementation. From seamless sensor integration to cutting-edge software development for data visualization, Relational ensures the smooth deployment of solar heating solutions. Moreover, Relational leads sustainability assessments, evaluating the environmental and socio-economic benefits of solar applications. Through proactive promotion, knowledge dissemination, and international collaboration, Relational drives the project towards impactful outcomes.
Outcome and added value
At project completion, Relational delivers substantial added value through the development of advanced ICT tools. By empowering industrial processes with intelligent dashboards and data analytics functions, Relational accelerates efficiency improvements. Leveraging its extensive commercial network, Relational envisions profitable product sales and further development of project outcomes, cementing its commitment to sustainable energy solutions.