Our Vision
Energy systems have transformed from standalone energy devices into intricate, integrated networks characterized by strong interconnections among energy vectors across spatial and temporal dimensions. Energy Systems Integration focuses on optimizing these systems by leveraging the interactions and synergies between energy vectors and scales. This approach is particularly valuable at points of strong coupling, where interactions pose significant challenges or present unique opportunities. The key variables influencing this optimization are technical, economic, and regulatory, with a strong emphasis on human factors.
Our Mission
The Joint Programme on Energy Systems Integration aims to unify research expertise across Europe to enhance the performance of our energy system. It prioritizes harnessing synergies between heating, cooling, electricity, renewable energy, and fuel pathways at all scales. Additionally, it encompasses the energy aspects of water and transportation systems, as well as the data and control networks essential for effective optimization.
Structure
The Joint Programme is organised in 5 sub-programmes (SP) that target different aspects of Energy Systems Integration. Given the nature of Energy Systems Integration, the SPs are strongly interlinked.
- SP1: Modelling, coordinated by Dr. Juha Kiviluoma, VTT (FI)
- SP2: Forecasting, aggregation & control, coordinated by Prof. Henrik Madsen, DTU (DK)
- SP3: Technology, coordinated by Peter Breuhaus, NORCE (NO)
- SP4: Consumer, coordinated by Kristiane Lindland, NORCE (NO)
- SP5: Finance & regulation, coordinated by Erik Delarue, KU Leuven (BE)