Cost and environmental benefit analysis: An assessment of renewable energy integration and smart solution technologies in the InteGRIDy project

•Integration of RES and smart energy technology and software solutions provide economic savings for both the energy system stakeholders and local soceity.•Implementation and performance of RES and smart energy technologies and software solutions provide environmental and societal benefits.•Carrying out cost benefits assessment can provide decision and policy makers insightful information on the economic and social benefits of RES and smart energy technology software implementation.