A Supergrid is the best way to optimise Europe’s changing energy system. Europe must transition to a renewables-dependent and thus weather dependent energy system and its grid infrastructure must transition with it. This is according to SuperNode CEO John Fitzgerald, Chairman Eddie O’Connor and Chief Public Affairs Officer Christian Kjaer who have published a research … Read more
European energy policy has been turned on its head, almost overnight, according to SuperNode CEO, John Fitzgerald. Renewable energy technologies remain our principal weapon against energy dependence and climate change, but they need grids and a pan-European approach, he argues. “In recent days, energy independence has replaced climate change as the main driver of European … Read more
At its Plenary session this week in Strasbourg, the European Parliament voted to support an acceleration of the development of offshore wind energy in Europe, including investing €530 billion in offshore grid infrastructure over the coming three decades. The European Parliament’s resolution on a European strategy for offshore renewable energy expects between 340 and 450 … 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
The Department of Environment, Climate and Communication has published a “Policy Statement on the Framework for Ireland’s Offshore Electricity Transmission System”. This states that Government has approved a phased transition from the decentralised offshore transmission system to a centralised model over the course of this decade. It is great to see progress in Irish policy frameworks to facilitate … Read more
“Let us set the goal: 100 percent clean power by 2040,” the governor said in his speech. “Highest in the United States of America.” As described in the State of the State’s Social, Economic and Racial Justice Agenda, this “globally unprecedented ramp-up” of renewables under the goal will include as follows: Quadrupling the offshore wind target … Read more