Europe needs to better prepare its grids for net zero via increased interconnection and innovative grid infrastructure.
SuperNode, as part of trade association currENT, has submitted its response to European Commission consultations ‘EU Solar Strategy’ and ‘Renewable Energy Projects – permit-granting process & power purchase agreements’.
SuperNode CEO John Fitzgerald said:
“Europe needs a significantly faster expansion and modernisation of its grid infrastructure. Innovative grid technologies, such as superconducting transmission lines, must be considered and supported by National and European long term plans.
“The current, national and regional approach to cross-border infrastructure will not deliver a timely and cost-effective grid. In order for Europe to secure its energy independence and free itself from fossil fuels, we need new grid technologies and an interconnected pan-European energy system. Absent this we will have a lot of money spent without achieving decarbonisation.”
Both consultation responses emphasised the need to better prepare the grid for net-zero:
“Europe needs to dramatically increase power system capability and flexibility in the coming decades to accommodate renewables. This must be provided for by increased interconnection and innovative grid infrastructure, including in the offshore space where no grids exist today. Such infrastructure requires a long-term pan-European infrastructure plan”[1]
currENT’s responses can be viewed below:
Renewable Energy Projects – permit-granting processes & power-purchase agreements 2022
currENT is an industry association that represents the voice of Europe’s innovative grid technology companies. For more information visit their website here.
[1] EU Solar Strategy, Renewable Energy Projects – permit-granting & power-purchase agreements