EU Energy ministers met today in Brussels to discuss how to advance sustainable electricity infrastructure. They propose a series of measures for an interconnected and resilient electricity network in Europe. The ministers agreed “that a fully integrated, interconnected, and synchronised European power system can only be achieved if the EU’s electricity grid infrastructure is deployed … Read more
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) 6th Assessment Report released last week listed Superconductors as a potential technology “..that could expand the size of transmission corridors and/or improve the operational characteristics” [1] SuperNode CEO John Fitzgerald lauded the IPCC: “The IPCC is right in recognising Superconductors as a technology with the potential to expand … 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