EASAC statement on the need for more emphasis on systems approaches to inform EU policy making

In modern society most of our energy is delivered through energy systems that are complex, geographically diverse and have interactions with other (sub)systems, for example the increasing interdependence of electricity, gas supply and transport systems. How these systems are designed and integrated together is becoming more and more important. There are many opportunities to improve the overall performance of energy systems with increased levels of integration, but this comes with significant challenges.