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Jacob Østergaard is an internationally recognized research leader in the field of renewable-based energy systems. Throughout his career, he has been committed to making a substantial contribution to the green transition by leading the development of the technology for the future sustainable energy system. His research has contributed to the advancement of a more integrated, market-based, flexible, and resilient energy system. He has made contributions within power system stability, flexibility markets, offshore wind power hubs (energy islands), and application of quantum computers within energy systems. He is founder of PowerLabDK and he has been the driving force behind initatives like EnergyLab Nordhavn and Baltic Energy Island.
He is head of the Division for Power and Energy Systems at DTU Wind and Energy Systems. The division has 6 sections and more than 100 staff members. The research of the division covers energy markets, energy analytics, power systems, Power-to-X, energy storage, distributed energy systems, e-mobility, and prosumers.
He is a strong believer in collaboration between industry and academia and has unique experience with large-scale experiments with real-life energy systems. This includes projects on the island of Bornholm worth more than 1bn DKK. He has served on several academic and professional boards and committees. In 2016-17 he was member of the Danish Energy Commission laying the foundation for an ambitious Danish energy policy, and since 2024 he has been member of the board of Energinet, the Danish TSO. He is a requested speaker and a known voice in the public debate.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
MSc, E.E., Technical University of Denmark
1 Sept 1989 → 1 Aug 1995
External positions
Research engineer, Research Institute of the Danish Electric Utilities
1 Sept 1995 → 31 Jan 2005
Research engineer, SK Energy (now Ørsted)
Feb 1994 → Jun 1994
Keywords
- User defined:
- Energy systems
- Sustainable energy
- Smart energy
- Power grids
- Wind power
- Renewable energy sources
- Offshore energy hubs (energy islands)
- Flexible demand
- Power-to-X and energy storage
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Research output
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Quantum Computing for Power Flow Algorithms: Testing on real Quantum Computers
Sævarsson, B., Chatzivasileiadis, S., Jóhannsson, H. & Østergaard, J., 2025, (Accepted/In press) Proceedings of 11th Bulk Power Systems Dynamics and Control Symposium (IREP 2022). 8 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Article in proceedings › Research › peer-review
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Offshore energy hubs
Cutululis, N. A., Østergaard, J., Müller, D. & Damgaard, A., 2024, DTU International Energy Report 2024: Providing Advice for the Energy Transition. Jørgensen, B. H., Jeppesen, M. W. & Gaarn-Larsen, C. O. (eds.). Risø, Roskilde, Denmark: DTU Wind and Energy Systems, p. 32-37Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Report chapter › Commissioned
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We need scientific advice for the energy transition!
Jørgensen, B. H., Jeppesen, M. W., Gaarn-Larsen, C. O., Kitzing, L., Thomsen, K., Østergaard, J. & Martí, I., 2024, DTU International Energy Report 2024: Providing Scientific Advice for the Energy Transition. Jørgensen, B. H., Jeppesen, M. W. & Gaarn-Larsen, C. O. (eds.). Risø, Roskilde, Denmark: DTU Wind and Energy Systems, p. 6-11Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Report chapter › Commissioned
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Denmark as the Energy Island Pioneer
Østergaard, J., Christensen, E. D., Halsnæs, K., Riisager-Simonsen, C., Lisbjerg, D., Jensen, A. D., Duus, J. Ø., Madsen, H., Frandsen, H. L., Savaghebi, M., Zhang, W., Keles, D., Ladenburg, J., Vest, M. R., Seger, B., Mortensen, N. H., Sin, G., Kitzing, L., Kolios, A. & Thomsen, K. & 11 others, , 2023, Technical University of Denmark. 27 p.Research output: Book/Report › Report › Communication
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Fakta om Atomkraft i Danmark - Version 2: Input til en faktabaseret diskussion af fordele og ulemper ved atomkraft som en del af den grønne omstilling i Danmark
Thellufsen, J. Z., Lund, H., Mathiesen, B. V., Madsen, P. T., Østergaard, P. A., Nielsen, S., Sorknæs, P., Wenzel, H., Østergaard, J., Münster, M., Rosendal, M. B., Madsen, H., Morthorst, P. E., Sørensen, P. B., Andresen, G. B., Gøtske, E. K., Pedersen, T. T. & Victoria, M., 2023, 53 p.Research output: Book/Report › Report › Communication
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OEH: Offshore Energy Hubs
Cutululis, N. A. (PI), Østergaard, J. (CoI), You, S. (CoI), Mijatovic, N. (CoI), Müller, D. (CoI), Duvivier, A. J. F. (Project Participant), Taranin, N. (Project Participant), Kamenica, M. (CoI), Nielsen, C. S. (Project Manager) & Frost, F. (Project Participant)
01/09/2022 → 30/09/2025
Project: Research
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BOSS: Bornholm Smartgrid Secured- by grid connected battery systems
Toghroljerdi, S. H. (PI), Træholt, C. (Project Participant), Østergaard, J. (Project Participant), Frost, F. (Project Participant), Andersen, P. B. (Project Participant), Klintström, M. (Project Participant), Jakobsen, P. M. (Project Participant), Sørensen, T. M. (Project Participant), Jensen, M. B. (Project Participant), Jensen, R. H. (Project Participant), Due, A. (Other), Rabjerg, M. F. (Other), Hameed, Z. (PhD Student), Kharlamova, N. (PhD Student) & Zhao, C. (PhD Student)
01/03/2019 → 31/12/2022
Project: Research
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Smart Wide Area Monitoring and Control for Secure Operation of Systems with high Penetration of renewable energy sources
Haugdal, H. (PhD Student), Jóhannsson, H. (Supervisor), Uhlen, K. (Supervisor), Østergaard, J. (Main Supervisor), Fosso, O. B. (Examiner), Chaudhuri, N. (Examiner) & Mutule, A. (Examiner)
01/01/2018 → 14/06/2023
Project: PhD
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MULTI-DC: Innovative Methods for Optimal Operation of Multiple HVDC Connections and Grids
Chatzivasileiadis, S. (Project Coordinator), Østergaard, J. (Project Coordinator), Misyris, G. (Project Participant), Tosatto, A. (Project Participant), Dijokas, M. (Project Participant), Schlebaum, P. (Project Participant), Renom Estragues, O. (Project Participant) & Weckesser, T. (Project Participant)
01/05/2017 → 30/04/2021
Project: Research
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Ecogrid 2.0
Østergaard, J. (CoI), Bindner, H. W. (CoI), Christensen, J. S. (PI), Ziras, H. (Project Participant) & Heinrich, C. (Project Participant)
01/10/2015 → 30/06/2019
Project: Research
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Activities
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Aktomkraft i Danmark?
Østergaard, J. (Invited speaker)
3 Dec 2024Activity: Talks and presentations › Talks and presentations in private or public companies and organisations
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Energinet SOV (External organisation)
Østergaard, J. (Member)
1 May 2024 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of commitees, commissions, boards, councils, associations, organisations, or similar
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Security in Future Energy Systems
Østergaard, J. (Guest lecturer)
30 Oct 2024Activity: Talks and presentations › Conference presentations
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KEYNOTE DEBATE | 36 afbrudsminutter årligt i 2032: Har vi styr på AI-styringen af vores fremtidige elnet?
Østergaard, J. (Guest lecturer)
30 Oct 2024Activity: Talks and presentations › Conference presentations
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Fonden Baltic Energy Island (External organisation)
Østergaard, J. (Member)
12 May 2023 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of commitees, commissions, boards, councils, associations, organisations, or similar
Prizes
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A. Angelo’s Prize for Research Talents
Østergaard, J. (Recipient), 1996
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Danish Design Award
Greisen, C. (Recipient) & Østergaard, J. (Recipient), 2019
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Energi- og miljøprisen
Greisen, C. (Recipient) & Østergaard, J. (Recipient), 2018
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EU RESponsible Island Prize
Østergaard, J. (Recipient), 28 Apr 2020
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Press/Media
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16 energiforskere fra fem universiteter: Lad os få mere fakta i atomkraftdebatten
Østergaard, J., Münster, M., Morthorst, P. E., Madsen, H., Rosendal, M. B., Lund, H., Thellufsen, J. Z., Mathiesen, B. V., Madsen, P. T., Østergaard, P. A., Nielsen, S., Sorknæs, P., Wenzel, H., Sørensen, P. B., Andresen, G. B. & Victoria, M.
19/12/2022
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Denmark's new 'energy islands' could revolutionize Europe's power systems
05/12/2022
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Vi er ikke der endnu, hvor havvind er en sikker succes
18/05/2022
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Energiløsninger skal udvikles i fællesskab
Østergaard, J. & Madsen, P. H.
17/05/2022
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media