Scientific and Societal Impact
The RT Center will become an international real-time computing center, enabling detailed modeling, analysis, and testing of energy systems with microsecond precision. It will support hardware-in-the-loop simulations, connecting physical devices directly to digital grid models. Operated as part of the PowerLabDK infrastructures, the computing center will link replica of renewable technologies as well as advanced control and protection equipment, supercomputers, energy parks, and AI technologies - creating a unique platform for research, innovation, and training related to the development of secure and green energy systems.
The center will drive cutting-edge research in complex systems, digital twins, and AI for safety-critical infrastructures. It will accelerate testing of renewable energy integration and secure the design and operation of large renewable power plants, thereby strengthen Denmark’s position in green energy technology, and foster collaboration between universities, industry, and authorities. Ultimately, it will be a cornerstone for developing new solutions for resilience and cybersecurity helping safeguard critical infrastructure and accelerate Europe’s green transition.
Partnering for excellence
Even physically RT Center goes beyond DTU, as it also integrates with Aarhus University's Energy Park at AU Foulum and digital infrastructures, such as the Gefion AI Supercomputer. The project is a joint effort led by DTU with co-proposers Aarhus University, Aalborg University, University of Copenhagen, and Copenhagen Business School. Industry partners currently included Energinet, Ørsted, Vestas, and Siemens Gamesa, bringing expertise in grid operation, offshore wind, and large-scale renewable integration. These partners will also contribute with models, hardware, and domain knowledge to ensure the infrastructure addresses real-world challenges and accelerates technology testing and validation. We are looking forward to the next phase with broader dialogues with stakeholders across the sector.
