The interdisciplinary research project named "Resilient Electricity Supply in Sweden: Towards a National Crisis Energy system (RESISTANCE)" will explore the vulnerabilities of the electricity system in four different crisis scenarios, including cyberattacks, technical failures, natural disasters, and armed conflicts.
The aim is to evaluate how vulnerable the electricity system is and to explore opportunities and solutions to improve preparedness for future energy crises.
– We will investigate both the technical possibilities and limitations of the current system, as well as the human factor, such as expected behaviours and the willingness to adapt, says Vera van Zoest, project leader and assistant lecturer in defence systems at the Swedish Defence University in the press release.
The project runs from 2024 to 2026 and involves experts in energy systems, data analysis, crisis management, and cognitive psychology. The Swedish Defence University is the main coordinator of the project and receives 3.9 million kronor of the grant, while Uppsala University receives 2.1 million kronor. The research results are expected to contribute to strengthening Sweden's electricity system and increasing resilience against future crises.
– The results from the project will support the development of a more resilient electricity system in Sweden, with better preparedness for future energy crises. We can already see today how we are affected by current crises, such as natural disasters and the war in Ukraine, says Vera van Zoest.