Current energy systems are undergoing a wave of transformations to comply with climate and renewable generation targets. This is resulting in new challenges and research questions, which are of interest for public and private institutions, as well as for policymakers. These research questions include the following:

• What are the risks to the security of supply in energy systems?
• How are interdependent systems and infrastructures affecting one another when coupling different sectors?
• How do we take into consideration planning and short-​ and long-​term operation while ensuring a reliable energy supply?
• What is the optimal evolution of energy systems when accounting for equity, environmental and security factors?

To answer these questions, a multi-​disciplinary research group with academic backgrounds ranging from mechanical to energy, electrical and automation engineering has been recruited and trained.

The research at RRE is targeted at the following pillars:

• Reliability Assessment and Optimization of Distributed Energy Systems
• Reliability Assessment and Optimization of Interdependent Energy and Chemical Networks
• Reliability and Risk Analyses of Power Systems