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WHAT THE FUTURE POWER SYSTEM WILL BE LIKE?

Learn what we do to address the power system and market transformations.

We are a multidisciplinary and multinational team - based in Petten (NL), Ispra (IT) and Seville (ES) - contributing to EU policy initiatives for a twin green and digital transition, and assessing the security, competitiveness, fairness and sustainability features of the electricity systems. 

We scrutinise the (social, technological, economic, environmental, and political) layers, interfaces and issues of electricity delivery. Our approach covers observation, simulation, testing and assessment activities and our core research streams are described below.

System Resilience and Security of Supply

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.

How secure is secure enough?
Digital Energy Transformation

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.

Are bits and electrons driving a whole-system change?
Citizens’ Communities and Protection

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 local energy communities.

How to give (smart energy) power to people?
Market Design and Sector Integration

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.

How to upgrade the rules of the (electricity) game?
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