Felipe van de Sande Araujo
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Elin Iversen
Felipe van de Sande Araujo
Senior Researcher, Assistant Professor, Ph.D.
felipe.van.de.s.araujo@ntnu.no
About
I am a researcher at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), working at the intersection of energy economics, systems modelling, and applied econometrics. My research focuses on the economic, environmental, and social implications of the low‑carbon transition, with particular emphasis on energy systems and on modelling approaches that support evidence‑based decision‑making.
I combine quantitative methods — including econometrics, energy systems modelling, and simulation — to investigate how markets and policies shape sustainable development pathways. I am especially interested in how structural economic changes, renewable energy deployment, and regulatory frameworks affect energy security and economic resilience.
I actively collaborate with international research partners and contribute to multidisciplinary projects spanning economics, engineering, and computational science. I have experience engaging with policymakers and stakeholders through reports, seminars, and public communication.
Research Interests
- Energy economics and energy transitions
- Environmental and resource economics
- Applied micro‑ and macro‑econometrics
- Energy systems modelling and scenario analysis
- Sustainable development and industrial decarbonisation
ORCID
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9259-3517
Teaching & Supervision
- Lectures and seminars in energy economics and finance
- Supervision of MSc theses on energy systems, environmental economics, and empirical modelling
- Development of interdisciplinary teaching modules combining engineering and economics perspectives
Current Projects
- iDesignRES - Shaping the future of energy systems across Europe: An open source toolbox
- PowerMAX - Maximizing Cross-Grid Integration and Optimization of Long Duration Energy Storage to synergize Revenue Streams
Media & Outreach
- Public engagement through workshops, policy dialogues, and expert commentary
- Commitment to research transparency, open data, and open‑science practices
Publications
2026
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Pedrero, Raquel Alonso;
Araujo, Felipe van de Sande.
(2026)
Open science and ethics in energy research.
Open Research Europe
Academic article
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Pedrero, Raquel Alonso;
Araujo, Felipe van de Sande.
(2026)
Open science in energy research.
Open Research Europe
Academic article
2025
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Rognes, Henrik;
Araujo, Felipe van de Sande;
Granado, Pedro Andres Crespo del;
Nokandi, Ehsan.
(2025)
PreFlex — A new marketplace for distributed flexibility providers hedging wind producers: A case study of the Norwegian electricity market.
Smart Energy
Academic article
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Araujo, Felipe van de Sande;
Bjørndal, Endre Jostein;
Fleten, Stein-Erik;
Gabriel, Steven Adam;
Tjeransen, Carl Fredrik.
(2025)
Don't forget flexibility contracts when redesigning short-term electricity markets.
Energy Economics
Academic article
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Araujo, Felipe van de Sande;
Fleten, Stein-Erik;
Bjørndal, Mette;
Bjørndal, Endre Jostein;
Gabriel, Steven Adam.
(2025)
Analysis of flexibility markets for electricity: Understanding the sources, costs, risks, and viable solutions.
NTNU Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet
NTNU Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet
Doctoral dissertation
2023
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Backe, Stian;
Araujo, Felipe van de Sande.
(2023)
Workshop summary: Hydropower flexibility.
Sammendragsserie
Abstract
2022
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Backe, Stian;
Araujo, Felipe van de Sande.
(2022)
Workshop summary: Buildings and heating flexibility.
Sammendragsserie
Abstract
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Backe, Stian;
Araujo, Felipe van de Sande.
(2022)
Workshop summary: Knowledge gaps for successful integrated markets for energy and flexibility.
Sammendragsserie
Abstract
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Backe, Stian;
Araujo, Felipe van de Sande.
(2022)
Workshop summary: Energy grids of the future – Connecting the dots.
Sammendragsserie
Abstract
Journal publications
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Pedrero, Raquel Alonso;
Araujo, Felipe van de Sande.
(2026)
Open science and ethics in energy research.
Open Research Europe
Academic article
-
Pedrero, Raquel Alonso;
Araujo, Felipe van de Sande.
(2026)
Open science in energy research.
Open Research Europe
Academic article
-
Rognes, Henrik;
Araujo, Felipe van de Sande;
Granado, Pedro Andres Crespo del;
Nokandi, Ehsan.
(2025)
PreFlex — A new marketplace for distributed flexibility providers hedging wind producers: A case study of the Norwegian electricity market.
Smart Energy
Academic article
-
Araujo, Felipe van de Sande;
Bjørndal, Endre Jostein;
Fleten, Stein-Erik;
Gabriel, Steven Adam;
Tjeransen, Carl Fredrik.
(2025)
Don't forget flexibility contracts when redesigning short-term electricity markets.
Energy Economics
Academic article
-
Backe, Stian;
Araujo, Felipe van de Sande.
(2023)
Workshop summary: Hydropower flexibility.
Sammendragsserie
Abstract
-
Backe, Stian;
Araujo, Felipe van de Sande.
(2022)
Workshop summary: Buildings and heating flexibility.
Sammendragsserie
Abstract
-
Backe, Stian;
Araujo, Felipe van de Sande.
(2022)
Workshop summary: Knowledge gaps for successful integrated markets for energy and flexibility.
Sammendragsserie
Abstract
-
Backe, Stian;
Araujo, Felipe van de Sande.
(2022)
Workshop summary: Energy grids of the future – Connecting the dots.
Sammendragsserie
Abstract
Report
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Araujo, Felipe van de Sande;
Fleten, Stein-Erik;
Bjørndal, Mette;
Bjørndal, Endre Jostein;
Gabriel, Steven Adam.
(2025)
Analysis of flexibility markets for electricity: Understanding the sources, costs, risks, and viable solutions.
NTNU Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet
NTNU Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet
Doctoral dissertation
Teaching
Courses
Outreach
2023
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Academic lectureBacke, Stian; Araujo, Felipe van de Sande; Haugen, Mari; Mathisen, Siri Gulaker; Mo, Birger. (2023) Hydropower flexibility. User Case 7, Integrated markets for energy and flexibility, Digital workshop 5 , Digital 10.02.2022 - 10.02.2023
2022
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Academic lectureBacke, Stian; Araujo, Felipe Van de Sande; Kjølle, Gerd Hovin; Sæle, Hanne; Sperstad, Iver Bakken. (2022) Energy grids of the future – Connecting the dots. Workshop on Energy grids of the future – Connecting the dots , Digital 10.05.2022 - 10.05.2022
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Academic lectureGranado, Pedro Crespo del; Bakker, Steffen J.; Backe, Stian; Araujo, Felipe Van de Sande. (2022) Flexibility Trading in Power Markets: New Market Designs ensuring optimal short-run allocation. Workshop on Flexibility Trading in Power Markets: New Market Designs ensuring optimal short-run allocation , Digital 07.06.2022 - 07.06.2022
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Academic lectureBacke, Stian; Araujo, Felipe Van de Sande; Sartori, Igor; Delgado, Benjamin Manrique; Clauss, John; Georges, Laurent Francis Ghislain. (2022) Buildings and heating flexibility. Workshop on Buildings and heating flexibility , Digital 04.11.2022 - 04.11.2022
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Academic lectureBacke, Stian; Araujo, Felipe Van de Sande; Tomasgard, Asgeir; Sæle, Hanne; Bjørndal, Endre Jostein. (2022) Knowledge gaps for successful integrated markets for energy and flexibility. Workshop on Knowledge gaps for successful integrated markets for energy and flexibility , Digital 17.02.2022 - 17.02.2022
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Academic lectureAraujo, Felipe Van de Sande; Egging, Ruud. (2022) An analysis of mitigating measures for inc-dec gaming under market-based redispatch. Annual Real Options Conference 2022 , Porto - Portugal 23.06.2022 - 25.06.2022
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Academic lectureAraujo, Felipe Van de Sande; Fleten, Stein-Erik; Bjørndal, Endre Jostein. (2022) Flexibility pre-contracting: A design for short-term markets for electricity. European Conference on Stochastic Optimization , Venice 29.06.2022 - 01.07.2022