Energy Infrastructure Resilience and Sustainable Future
On 11 May 2023, the Stockholm Institute of Transition Economics (SITE) and the Forum for Research on Eastern Europe: Climate and Environment (FREECE) hosted the 2023 SITE Energy Talk. The event focused on Nordic Energy Infrastructure Resilience and the future of sustainable energy systems. This year’s talk brought together leading experts to explore the opportunities and challenges facing the region’s energy infrastructure during the green transition.
Building Resilient Energy Systems for the Future
As the world moves toward sustainable, low-carbon energy systems, resilience has become essential. Energy networks must withstand disruptions while continuing to deliver reliable power.
During the discussion, experts emphasized the need to strengthen systems against supply chain challenges, network congestion, and rising energy costs. At the same time, they highlighted the importance of maintaining a secure and stable energy supply.
Moreover, recent global shocks — including the Covid-19 pandemic, the European energy crisis, and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine — have revealed key vulnerabilities. These events also offered valuable lessons for improving energy security across the Nordic and Baltic Sea regions. Consequently, experts stressed that collaboration, innovation, and strategic planning are vital to enhance Nordic Energy Infrastructure Resilience.
Key Discussion Topics
- How well-prepared is the Nordic energy infrastructure for the green transition from a security of energy supply perspective?
- What has been the impact of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine on Ukrainian energy infrastructure and the Baltic Sea region’s energy security?
- What policy and investment measures can strengthen energy resilience and sustainability in Northern Europe?
Speakers
- Ewa Lazarczyk Carlson, Associate Professor, Reykjavik University
- Yuliya Markuts, Head of the Center of Public Finance and Governance, Kyiv School of Economics
- Igor Piddubnyi, Analyst on Energy Sector Damages and Losses, Researcher at the Center for Food and Land Use Research, Kyiv School of Economics
- Mikael Toll, Senior Advisor, Ramboll Management Consulting
Moderators
The discussion was moderated by Chloé Le Coq, Professor of Economics at the University Paris-Panthéon-Assas (CRED) and Research Fellow at SITE, and Elena Paltseva, Associate Professor at SITE.
Why Nordic Energy Infrastructure Resilience Matters
The 2023 SITE Energy Talk underscored that Nordic energy systems must adapt to meet future challenges with innovation and cooperation. Strengthening infrastructure resilience is essential to achieve energy independence, climate neutrality, and sustainable growth across Europe.
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