Renewables Grid Initiative

Process heat accounts for 47% of the industry's #energy demand and 3/4 of its CO2 emissions 🏭 To achieve EU #climate goals and allow for a competitive European industry, direct #electrification is needed! But what is the current state of direct electrification and what are the potentials and challenges that the industry is facing? 🤔 Here are key takeaways from an Agora Industry report that analysed 7 #EU industry sectors and 14 applications👇 ⚡️90% potential for process heat direct electrification 💡Technologies under development and further innovations will be needed in the medium and long terms ⚠️ Market and organisational barriers are deterring the rollout of electrification on a large scale and they must be overcome ⚡️ Read the full report 👉 https://lnkd.in/gB6GA7eG

Incredible opportunity to learn more about stakeholder engagement in #energy system planning 💡 Register now to join online next week 👉 https://lnkd.in/d-9dGaV5

⏰ Last call to submit your innovative practices across the three categories of the #RGIGRidAwards: 🏗️ Technological Innovation & System Integration 🗣️ Communication & Engagement 🌱 Environmental Protection 🏆 The winners will be honoured at the #PCIEnergyDays organised by the European Commission 📍Nov 4, Brussels Read everything about the award and submit you application here 👇🏼 https://lnkd.in/e_K3fP_G

Today we offer a warm welcome to the two newest Members of OCEaN - North and Baltic Seas: EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG and Danmarks Naturfredningsforening! 🔷 💡 EnBW is an experienced #offshore wind developer committed to achieving climate neutrality by 2035 while the Danish Society for Nature Conservation is Denmark's largest #nature conservation and environmental organisation. We look forward to collaborating with EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG and Danmarks Naturfredningsforening in OCEaN - North & Baltic Seas on our shared priority to accelerate nature-friendly offshore wind and #grids and support the joint achievement of #climate and #biodiversity targets. 💬 Holger Grubel, Head of Portfolio Development Offshore Wind, EnBW, emphasised on joining OCEaN that “the preservation of biodiversity is a central component of environmental protection and a sustainable offshore wind development. Convinced that these goals cannot be achieved alone, we look forward to working with OCEaN and its members to develop solutions for protecting the marine biodiversity while installing more offshore wind capacity." 💬 Lars Midtiby, Director, the Danish Society for Nature Conservation, noted they are “dedicated to conserving nature for future generations, addressing the biodiversity crisis, and ensuring a just transition to renewable energy sources. Joining the Offshore Coalition for Energy and Nature enhances our efforts to combat climate change and protect our environment. We are excited about this opportunity to strengthen our work on these critical issues." 📣 Read the full announcement 👉 https://lnkd.in/ekvUXt3H

Electricity needs yoga just like the rest of us! This week on #SunWindWires we’re exploring flexibility in the renewables-based electricity system. 🌱 Energy Transition 🌱 In the old world, power plant operators could easily adjust outputs from coal, gas, and oil plants. However, with the shift to renewable energy, planning and control have become more complex as no one can control the sun or wind. 🧠 Strategic Use of Renewables 🧠 To maximise renewable energy, we need to 'stockpile' it when it’s abundant. For instance, industries can increase production, supermarkets can lower fridge temperatures, and drivers can charge their electric cars during peak renewable times. This is known as ‘flexibility’ or ‘load shifting’. 🧘 Market, System, and Grid 🧘 Flexibility will impact three key areas: the market (electricity trading and price setting), the system (keeping the frequency stable at around 50 Hz), and the grid (ensuring stable voltage and preventing overloads). 📈 Market Benefits 📈 In the market, flexibility helps balance supply and demand, stabilising electricity prices. This is crucial for integrating renewable energy into the trading system. ⚙️ System Stability ⚙️ For the system, flexibility maintains frequency stability, which is essential for the reliable operation of electrical devices and overall grid health. 🔌 Grid Management 🔌 On the grid level, flexibility helps prevent overloading of infrastructure like overhead lines and transformers, ensuring efficient energy distribution and avoiding blackouts. 💡 Incentives for Energy Management 💡 For widespread success, the economic framework must evolve to offer variable electricity prices and financial incentives for energy-efficient renovations. This could enable large-scale adoption of solar energy systems and efficient heat management across European neighbourhoods. 📙 Sun, Wind & Wires 📙 Download ‘Sun, Wind & Wires: Atlas of an Energy System in Transition’ to learn about electricity yoga. This beautifully informative book is full of more amazing infographics designed by Ellery Studio. Go to https://lnkd.in/dTh-U5NH

Only ⌛️ two weeks left to submit your practice in ⚡️ #grid deployment or 💚 #RES integration to the 2024 🏆 #RGIGridAwards. 🏅 Receive your trophy at the 5th #PCIEnergyDays on November 4 in Brussels: https://lnkd.in/eAXhWiGT More info and submission resources here 👇 https://lnkd.in/e_K3fP_G

📢 RGI's June Newsletter is out, including news about: 🏆 #RGIGridAwards - submissions still open until July 21 🌬️🦅 Webinar summaries on #CircularWind with Renewable Parts and a bird-friendly #energytransition 🇪🇸 IRD Spain consortium meeting with Redeia and Fundación Renovables 🌱 Project updates from JustWind4All 🏗️ Grid news 🕖 Upcoming events 📍Explore more 👇 https://lnkd.in/edSWByCS

Civil society must capitalise on the knowledge they hold to thrust us into a renewables-powered future! 💪 This means taking part in energy planning and bringing diverse perspectives to the table. #PowerToChange #RenewablesNow #PACEnergyScenario #REbootTheWorld | Climate Action Network (CAN) Europe | Renewables Grid Initiative | European Environmental Bureau

🐦 Thanks to our fabulous co-organisers at the Energy Task Force (ETF) & BirdLife International 🙌 The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) ETF is a multi-stakeholder platform for reconciling the #EnergyTransition with the conservation of migratory species. In the webinar today, Rhiannon Niven & Manoswini Sarkar Sakar shared the pioneering collaborative work of the ETF towards nature-friendly renewables development across the world. Read more 👉 https://lnkd.in/eJdbpqa

🪿 Together, we can achieve more! How can science & grid operation work together on the ground? Speaker 4️⃣ BIOPOLIS-CIBIO's Francisco Moreira on academia-industry collaboration in 🇵🇹 Portugal which enables advanced research and knowledge transfer on power line impacts on #biodiversity. Join the conversation 👉 https://lnkd.in/eCZfkTib