Resilience in our Net Zero Energy System Report
An Energy Research Partnership report produced in collaboration with Energy Systems Catapult: This report seeks to understand the required approaches to delivering resilience within Net Zero energy systems. Key messages include:
- Resilience in the Energy Industry is a New Challenge: Achieving Net Zero requires a fundamentally different approach to resilience compared to today.
- Systems Approach: getting a resilient and affordable energy system needs us to recognise the increasing interdependency of previously siloed systems.
- Strategic Tradeoffs are Essential: We must consciously balance the design of the energy system, public involvement, and climate change. It is not solely a technical challenge, concious choices should be made.
- Delivery Needs Organisation (Clear Roles, Metrics, and New Capabilities): It’s crucial to define responsibilities, starting with the NESO, to develop new metrics, and build the capabilities to integrate resilience-thinking throughout the sector.
view full report here: ERP Resilience report
“The ERP report clearly recognises that resilience of the Net Zero energy system is not only essential but also is not solely a technical challenge.” Professor Paul Monks, DESNZ Chief Scientific Adviser
“Resilience in our Net Zero Energy System” is a forward-thinking report that addresses one of the most critical challenges of our time: ensuring the resilience of the UK’s energy system as we transition to Net Zero. This paper, produced by the Energy Research Partnership in collaboration with Energy Systems Catapult, delves into the multifaceted nature of resilience, encompassing technical, societal, and governance aspects. It underscores the necessity of a whole-system approach to maintain energy reliability amidst evolving demands and climate change impacts. The insights and recommendations provided are crucial for safeguarding our energy infrastructure, which is the backbone of our economy, health, and modern society. The report’s emphasis on integrating resilience into planning and investments, fostering innovation, and ensuring clear governance and public engagement is vital. It highlights the urgent need for coordinated action and strategic foresight to navigate the complexities of the Net Zero transition. In a time marked by unprecedented environmental and geopolitical challenges, this report serves as a clarion call for proactive measures to build a resilient, low-carbon energy system. It is a pivotal resource for policymakers, industry leaders, and all stakeholders committed to securing a sustainable and resilient energy future for the UK.” Ben Kuchta CEng FIGEM FIET MIAM MIoL, Group Director of Resilience and Crisis Management at National Grid PLC
