Risø is the National Laboratory for Sustainable Energy at the Technical University of Denmark - DTU. Risø carries out scientific and technical-scientific research that can provide Danish society with new opportunities for technological development and takes responsibility for the results to be used. Our work is based on the idea that knowledge is the key to the development of an innovative and sustainable society capable of facing global competition. Risø's hallmarks are large strategic research and development projects and research quality at international level. We take initiatives and set targets for research through continuous dialogue with the business sector, the political system and the research community and our research is part of national and international networks. Our research can especially create impact in relation to energy supply, energy consumption and health-related technology. Risø has large test facilities and interdisciplinary research environments that enable us to solve problems across traditional professional boundaries and competences. Training and education as well as innovative activities are naturally integrated with Risø's research activities. Our research is furthermore the basis of customer-driven activities including advice to the business community, institutions and authorities.