R²D² Workshop

On 8 July 2025, the R²D² project held a successful online workshop titled “Strengthening Energy Infrastructure Against Extreme Events”, bringing together over 90 participants from across Europe. The event offered a deep dive into how innovative solutions developed within the R²D² project are being applied in real-life contexts to reinforce the resilience of critical energy systems.

The session featured insights and experiences from the project’s three pilot sites in Slovenia, Greece, and Portugal. These countries, each facing different climate-related risks, provided concrete examples of how tailored technological and strategic interventions can help mitigate the impact of extreme weather events on energy infrastructure.

Participants had the opportunity to hear directly from the teams implementing the R²D² solutions on the ground. The workshop highlighted how the tools and technologies being tested are not only technically robust but also adaptable to local needs and challenges.

The event also sparked engaging discussions, with participants raising key questions about replicability, scalability, and policy integration—topics that will remain central as the project moves forward.

📺 Missed the workshop? The full recording is now available, allowing anyone who couldn’t attend live to catch up on the content and discussions.

The presentations are available for download.

As Europe braces for increasingly frequent and severe climate-related events, a new online workshop will spotlight how cutting-edge innovations are helping to safeguard energy infrastructure across the continent.

Set to take place on 8 July 2025, the R²D² Workshop – Strengthening Energy Infrastructure Against Extreme Events will bring together technology providers, end-users, and policymakers for a deep dive into real-world solutions being tested in three European countries.

From 10:00 to 12:00 CEST, participants will hear from teams working directly on the ground in Portugal, Slovenia, and Greece, three R²D² pilot sites, where tools like C3PO, IRIS, PRECOG, and EMMA are being deployed to enhance energy system resilience, identify vulnerabilities, and prevent cascading failures across critical infrastructure.

A Focus on Actionable Innovation

Rather than focusing solely on theory or policy, the workshop will center on practical applications of R²D² technologies in diverse geographical and operational contexts. Presenters will share how these solutions are helping communities and operators respond to real challenges brought on by extreme weather, natural disasters, and the growing threat of systemic risks.

“The workshop is an opportunity to see resilience in action,” say the organisers. “These pilot sites are not just test beds, they’re learning environments where we’re translating research into concrete outcomes.”

Bridging the Gap Between Innovation and Implementation

A key goal of the event is to foster stronger collaboration between solution developers and stakeholders, ensuring that the innovations being developed are aligned with on-the-ground needs and ready for broader adoption.

Participants will be invited to engage in discussions around implementation strategies, local adaptation, and long-term scalability. By bringing together actors from across the energy and infrastructure sectors, the workshop aims to accelerate the uptake of solutions that are urgently needed in today’s climate landscape.

Registration Now Open

The event is free to attend and open to all interested stakeholders in the fields of energy, infrastructure, disaster resilience, and climate adaptation.

🖱️ Register here.