Over the next eight years, SecurEL will play a key role in developing methodologies and tools to ensure a reliable electricity grid that can tackle the challenges of tomorrow. This includes climate change, digitalisation, and increasing geopolitical tensions.
“As a sponsor of SecurEL, Embriq is pleased to contribute to research on how emerging technologies can enhance grid security and support a more sustainable energy system,” says Espen Kåsin, Director of Services & Software at Embriq.
The Power Grid as a Cornerstone of the Green Transition
The power grid forms the backbone of the transition to a low-emission society. It connects renewable energy sources—such as solar and wind—with increasing electricity demand from sectors like transportation, industry, and buildings. However, an electrified society also brings new challenges, particularly in maintaining the stability and quality of electricity supply.
SecurEL is focused on developing solutions that improve supply security, ensuring that the grid remains both resilient and efficient, even under stress. This includes research into component degradation, fault handling, and the development of systems capable of withstanding extreme weather conditions and cyber threats.
Cross-Industry Collaboration
SecurEL unites stakeholders from the entire value chain, including research institutions, grid operators, regulatory authorities, and technology providers. Embriq contributes its expertise in digitalisation and cybersecurity to help develop solutions that make the grid more robust and future-ready.
“Digitalisation is not just about data—it’s about control, security, and real-time insight. Through our Quant portfolio, we provide not only high-quality data but also robust and secure solutions that meet the technological demands of tomorrow’s power systems. This aligns perfectly with SecurEL’s ambition to build a more reliable and resilient power grid,” says Carl Arne Fladmark, Head of Development at Embriq.
Innovation Through Pilot Projects
SecurEL employs pilot projects as a key method for developing practical, near-term solutions. These projects bring together multiple industry partners to address urgent challenges, especially in the lead-up to 2030. The first pilots focus on areas such as market flexibility, automation of grid operations, and data sharing to improve decision-making.
SecurEL also aims to develop a power grid that is both sustainable and robust enough to support the transition to a net-zero emission society by 2050.
“This is a goal we at Embriq share with SecurEL, and we are proud to be part of this important initiative. Through our involvement in SecurEL, we aim to contribute to solutions that ensure a reliable power supply and address the energy challenges of the future,” Kåsin concludes.
