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System Resilience and Security of Supply

System Resilience and Security of Supply

How secure is secure enough? Electricity must be supplied whenever and wherever needed to avoid serious hazards to society. Learn how we assess the power system's ability to continuously fulfil its function against adverse events.

Digital Energy Transformation

Digital Energy Transformation

Are bits and electrons driving a whole-system change? Electricity systems increasingly embedding digital solutions unlock unprecedented opportunities and challenges. Learn how we gather deeper knowledge of what is happening and assess what works and what does not in the digital energy realm.

Citizens’ Communities and Protection

Citizens’ Communities and Protection

How to give (smart energy) power to people? A people-focused energy transition blends technology with societal needs, prioritising local perspectives for inclusive, sustainable solutions. Learn how we assess socio-technical systems, as well as the emerging role of energy communities.

Market Design and Sector Integration

Market Design and Sector Integration

How to upgrade the rules of the (electricity) game? Markets support power system operations and developments by distributing costs and benefits among players. Learn how we inform legislative and regulatory actions by studying options and evolutions of the energy systems and markets.

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Maps & Tools

Explore all the interactive maps, observatories & tools on smart electricity we develop.