ENSYSTRA

Goal

ENergy SYStems in TRAnsition (ENSYSTRA) is training 15 early-career researchers (ESRs) in all aspects of energy system transition. The energy transition in the North Sea requires collaboration between the technical, social, and humanities sciences. ENSYSTRA therefore aims to train energy professionals with integrated insights to become experts at the forefront of the energy transition.

Description

ENSYSTRA focuses on four main research strands. The project is designed to examine the interaction of technology, behavior, and governance, and to investigate how these interactions contribute to and are connected to entire energy systems. PhD topics range from energy system modeling, scenario analysis, technology development, socio-technical cultures, participatory approaches, investment modeling, market design, and cross-border regulatory frameworks.

ENSYSTRA researchers collaborate intensively through joint research and collaborations between the participating universities and research institutions. Each PhD candidate is trained in cutting-edge science in each of the relevant areas of energy system analysis and is mentored in combining methodologies, data, and insights from these disciplines.

The key to the programme will be to make the crucial connections between different methods and modelling approaches in energy system analysis, technology development, actor behaviour and in the interplay with markets and regulatory frameworks.

Our role

New Energy Coalition (formerly the predecessor of Energy Academy Europe) initiated the project and acted as project leader during the acquisition phase. The University of Groningen was designated as project coordinator upon submission.

During the project implementation phase, we provide support for communication tasks within the project and collaborate on various dissemination and training activities, both with our organization and our partners.

Partners

The ENSYSTRA consortium consists of 6 academic partners and 23 government and industrial organizations. In addition New Energy Coalition, University of Groningen, Aalborg University, Chalmers University of Technology, Edinburgh University, Europa-Universität Flensburg, University of Stavanger, Aalborg Portland, ARGE Netz, Community Energy Scotland, ENGIE, Göteborg Energi, IZT Berlin, Lyse, NAM, Norwegian Energy Partners, Norwegian Oil and Gas Association, Gasunie, Ocean Rainforest, Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult, Scottish Government, Scottish Power Energy Networks Holding, Sea NRG, Shell Global Solutions International, Statkraft Energi, ECN, Swedish Energy Agency, TNO, World Wind Energy Association and WPD Windmanager participated in this project.

Disclaimer

This project has received funding from the European Union's Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) – EXCELLENT SCIENCE programme under grant agreement No. 765515. This page reflects the views only of the author, and the European Commission is not responsible for any use which may be made of the information it contains.