Research & Innovation

Driving Innovation Through Technology

01 Digital Transformation

Building a Smarter Digital Foundation

Through the implementation of modern digital tools and ERP solutions, we are improving internal processes, increasing efficiency and creating a stronger foundation for future growth.

European Union Funded by
the European Union

Digitalization of Brodotehna

The project focused on the digital transformation of Brodotehna through the implementation of an ERP system, new digital solutions and the development of employees’ digital skills.

02 Research & Development

Developing the Energy Systems of Tomorrow

Through research, technology and strategic partnerships, we develop advanced solutions for smarter, more flexible and more efficient energy systems.

aVPP

Advanced Virtual Power Plant

Advanced Virtual Power Plant

Smart energy management at portfolio scale. aVPP is an advanced virtual power plant solution that combines cloud technology, artificial intelligence, machine learning and advanced optimization algorithms to enable automated management of distributed energy resources. The solution supports portfolio optimization, forecasting, centralized asset management, real-time monitoring and participation in energy and ancillary service markets.

Key features

  • Portfolio monitoring
  • AI-powered forecasting
  • Market participation
  • Energy trading optimization
  • Flexible asset dispatch
  • Performance analytics
aVPP dashboard showing market position, exposure, KPI cards and long/short exposure timeline

Project information

Project LeadBrodotehna d.o.o.
Project PartnerUniversity of Zagreb, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing (FER)
Project DurationJanuary 2026 – January 2029
Total Project Value€2,038,099.15
Grant Funding€1,511,032.36
Project ManagerRenato Sirovina

Co-funded by the European Union

The aVPP project is co-funded by the European Union through the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) under the Competitiveness and Cohesion Programme 2021–2027.

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European Union Funded by
the European Union
Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing

Funded by the European Union through the European Regional Development Fund. Views and opinions expressed are those of the authors only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Commission.

UKUS - Universal Communication & Control System

Connecting industrial systems through smarter communication and control. UKUS is a research and development project focused on creating a universal communication and control platform for industrial plants, with a particular focus on energy facilities. The solution integrates communication and control modules, centralizes plant data and enables advanced analysis and process optimization. Support for different industrial communication protocols allows the platform to connect a wide range of systems and equipment within a unified environment.

Key capabilities

  • Industrial communication
  • Centralized data management
  • Process optimization
  • Data acquisition & analytics
  • System integration
  • Decision support & control
UKUS - Universal Communication and Control System logo

Project information

ProjectUniversal Communication & Control System for Industrial Plants (UKUS)
Project CodeKK.01.1.1.07.0034
Project LeadUniversity of Zagreb, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing (FER)
Project PartnerBrodotehna d.o.o.
Project DurationDecember 2020 – December 2023
Total Project ValueHRK 7,959,826.83
EU Co-FundingHRK 6,295,049.28
ProgrammeOperational Programme Competitiveness and Cohesion 2014–2020

Co-funded by the European Union

The UKUS project was co-funded by the European Union through the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) under the Operational Programme Competitiveness and Cohesion 2014–2020.

More information about EU funding
European Union Funded by
the European Union
Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing Operativni program Konkurentnost i kohezija Europski strukturni i investicijski fondovi