For the first time the German Federal Network Agency (“Bundesnetzagentur”) has included superconductors in its Electricity Network Development Plan for 2035. The plan released on 14 January 2022 mentions superconductors while addressing pilot projects and new technologies: “This technology [Superconductors] has great potential and grid deployment in the gigawatt range in 2030 is realistic if, … Read more
Highlights of a speech Dr. Eddie O’Connor, long-time renewable energy developer and founder and current Chairman of SuperNode Ltd. gave to SuperNode staff. Dr. O’Connor discusses his pioneering career in renewable energy and the importance he placed in the values of a company. “Respect was the fundamental value. You respect the environment, you respect your … Read more
The European Commission must not succeed in its attempt to label gas as a solution to address global warming, SuperNode Ltd chairman, Dr. Eddie O’Connor, said today. In a leaked draft ‘delegated act’ sent to the EU Member States on the last day of 2021, the European Commission communicated its intention to enact EU-wide legislation … Read more
SuperNode has submitted its response to the ENTSO-E consultation ‘Ten Year Network Development Plan (TYNDP) 2022 Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA) Implementation Guidelines’. ENTSO-E is the organisation of European Transmission System Operators. SuperNode’s response emphasised the importance of ENTSO-E plans to look and plan out as far as 2050 and to reflect the overarching goal of carbon … Read more
Today, EU ambassadors acting on behalf of the European Council endorsed new regulation on Trans-European Networks for Energy (TEN-E). The new rules will govern future cross-border energy infrastructure investments in Europe, replacing the existing TEN-E guidelines from 2013. A provisional political agreement was reached following marathon negotiations between the European Parliament and Council that concluded … Read more
SuperNode hosted ‘An Interconnected Europe – Delivering a European Offshore grid fit for decarbonisation‘ at the fringe COP26 offshore renewable event. It was organised by Mainstream Renewable Power, GWEC and the Malin group. The session was opened by a keynote address from former Energy Commissioner Andris Piebalgs, followed by a panel discussion featuring Professor Goran … Read more
Ireland has taken on the presidency of the North Seas Energy Cooperation (NSEC) as nine countries sign a new political declaration to increase interconnection and coordination in offshore grid planning. SuperNode CEO John Fitzgerald responded to the announcement: “SuperNode welcomes the ambition of the cooperation in their goal “..to work together towards a more coordinated … Read more
SuperNode believes the UK cannot meet its offshore renewables targets in an efficient and effective manner without long-term planning of grid development. Marcos Byrne, SuperNode Market and Policy Analyst said: “the UK is moving in the right direction in its thinking for the future of its offshore wind resource. A long-term Holistic Network Design will … Read more
The European Commission’s proposed amendments to the Energy Efficiency Directive (EED) do not go far enough to adequately address the dramatic changes needed in the power grid, according to currENT and SuperNode. Christian Kjaer, Vice-Chair of currENT and Chief Public Affairs Officer of SuperNode said: “Neither the Commission’s proposals for the Energy Efficiency Directive nor … Read more
The amended Renewable Energy Directive (RED) released as part of the European Commission’s Fit for 55 package does not go far enough to address the inadequacies in the operation of the power grid, according to currENT and SuperNode. Christian Kjaer, Vice-Chair of currENT and Chief Public Affairs Officer at SuperNode said: “Europe’s power grid needs … Read more