A new longer term approach to scenario planning is needed. Scenario planning should extend out to 2050, beyond the 15-year time horizon indicated in ACER’s draft scenario guidelines. SuperNode, as part of currENT – the European association of innovative grid companies – has responded to ACER (European Union Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators) … Read more
Christian Kjaer, Chief Public Affairs Officer at SuperNode, has been elected as the new Chair of currENT during its Annual General Meeting. currENT is the preeminent European association of innovative grid companies, of which SuperNode is a founding member. “In less than three decades, Europe’s economy will need to be electrified, powered predominantly by wind … Read more
A study conducted by German consultant Consentec for currENT, the innovative grid technology association, concludes that superconducting transmission cables can reduce the volume of redispatch on the transmission network by 60%, while also reducing costs by roughly 60%. Christoph Maurer, Managing Director of Consentec, said: “An additional HVDC connection with Superconductor technology could reduce the redispatch costs … 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
European innovative grid technology association, currENT, has welcomed the outcome of COP26. currENT, of which SuperNode is a founding member, released a statement on how COP26 has underlined the key role innovative grid technologies will have to play in the push for decarbonisation. Technologies such as dynamic line rating, modular power flow technology and superconducting … Read more
SuperNode, as part of trade association currENT, has submitted its response to the European Commission’s proposal for revisions of the guidelines for trans-European Networks for Energy (TEN-E). The TEN-E framework is significant as it is the most important EU instrument to develop an integrated European electricity infrastructure. The Commission is revising the TEN-E Guidelines to … Read more
SuperNode has responded to the European Commissions ‘Renewable Energy Directive II’ public consultation. The consultation aimed to gather views from stakeholders for a revision of Directive 2018/2001/EU on the promotion of the use of renewable energy (RED II). SuperNode’s response made some key points. The first and foremost is that the RED II needs to … Read more
Supernode is very excited to be hosting a webinar discussing DC Grids on the 8th December 2020. The4re are a host of interesting speakers on the webinar eager to discuss the future role that DC Grids will play in decarbonisaing our neergy system.The summary agenda is shown here: John Fitzgerald, Vice Chair of currENT, CEO … Read more
SuperNode are thrilled to announce currENT Europe is officially launched and open for business. Sincere thanks to our special guest speakers, who provided a fascinating discussion on Europe’s energy industry and the path forward: * Claude Turmes – Luxembourg’s Minister for Energy * Maria Da Graça Carvalho – Member of European Parliament * Tooraj Jamasb – Director for Copenhagen School of Energy … Read more