2-B: Energy security – distribution

2-B: Security of electricity supply

A holistic perspective on Security of electricity supply, integrated energy systems and sector coupling
Responsible FMEs: SecurEL, NTRANS, InterPlay

Large-scale electrification is critical to cutting emissions and addressing climate change. Electricity grids enable renewable resources (solar, wind) to power transport, industry, and buildings. Yet extreme weather, cyber threats, and complex, evolving energy systems threaten supply security. Rapid changes—like distributed generation, electric transport, energy storage, and ICT—demand new approaches for grid operations. We must balance ambitious climate targets with security, cost, and environmental considerations. 
 
Join our workshop featuring academia, industry, and policymakers, as we discuss solutions for a resilient, integrated energy future.

 

Program:

Moderator: Elisa Junqueira de Andrade (NTNU Energy)

13:30 Welcome and setting the scene by head of FME SecurEL Gerd Kjølle and moderator 
13:40

A set of shorter presentations for insight:

  • The role of electricity for security of supply in integrated energy systems - Stefan Jaehnert, SINTEF
  • The integration of energy systems will be a premise for how to deal with the security of supply for the future
    • Secure, resilient and sustainable electricity distribution grids - Vision, goals, and scope of FME SecurEL – Vijay V. Vadlamudi, NTNU
    • Integrated Hub for Energy System Analyses - Vision, goals, and scope of FME InterPlay – Ingeborg Graabak, InterPlay
  • The N-1 criterion for handling security of supply – can it be substituted by a more risk-based criterion without jeopardising security of supply? - Iver Bakken Sperstad, SINTEF Energi, and Rune Paulsen, Tensio
  • The power capacity balance towards 2035 - Kyrre Kirkbakk Fjær, NVE
  • How can district heating systems contribute to power capacity and reliability of electricity supply?  - Monica Havskjold, Hafslund Celsio/InterPlay
14:45 Short Q&A and wrap-up 
15:00 End of session

 

Welcome and kind regards,

Gerd H. Kjølle (SecurEL), Ingeborg Graabak (InterPlay), Tomas Moe Skjølsvold (NTRANS)

2b notis 2025

Information

organized by:

  • FME SecurEL – the new norwegian centre SecureEl shall develop a secure, resistant and sustainable distribution system for electricity
  • FME InterPlay – this new Norwegian Research Centre ‘Integrated Hub for Energy Systems Analyses’ – InterPlay - aims to make energy transition cost-efficient and sustainable
  • FME NTRANS - Norwegian Centre for Energy Transition Strategies