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Resilience and cost benefits of open-source software in the power sector – RECOPS

Period
January 2025 – December 2026

Objective
RECOPS aims to provide evidence-based insights into the benefits of open-source software in the power sector. The project focuses on identifying impactful areas for open-source applications, such as HVDC control, distributed renewable energy (DER) simulation, and hardware operations. Through case studies and a novel assessment methodology, RECOPS will evaluate system robustness and cost benefits from open-source approaches. The project is structured into three work packages, incorporates stakeholder engagement, simulations, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Background
Open-source software has gained widespread use in industries like robotics and general software engineering but remains underutilized in the power sector. While academic initiatives exist, their limited maintenance and lack of industry relevance hinder broader adoption. The power sector’s need for robustness and focus on proprietary, closed software solutions further constrain open-source integration. However, there could be benefits with open-source software to enhance cost-effectiveness and robustness in energy systems.

Crossdisciplinary collaboration
The researchers in the team represent the KTH School of Industrial Engineering and Management,  Unit of Energy Systems and the KTH School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Division of Electric Power and Energy Systems.

Contacts

Ilka Jahn

Assistant professor at EECS, KTH, Co-PI: Resilience and cost benefits of open-source software in the power sector – RECOPS, Digital Futures Faculty

+46 73 765 24 01
ilka@kth.se

Jagruti Ramsing Thakur

Assistant Professor, Department of Energy Technology, KTH, Co-PI: Resilience and cost benefits of open-source software in the power sector – RECOPS, Digital Futures Faculty

+46728783483
jagruti.thakur@energy.kth.se