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Today T&D Europe was delighted to attend the ‘Clean Transition Dialogue on European Green Deal Infrastructure’, hosted by the Executive Vice-President for the European Green Deal, Maroš Šefčovič, of the European Commission. Represented by T&D Europe President, Jochen Kreusel, the dialogue brought together experts in the grid technology industry to discuss the crucial role the sector is playing in enabling the energy transition. ⚡ Energy grids will play a major role in achieving the decarbonisation goals set out in the European Green Deal. You can read the joint statement from T&D Europe, CurrENT Europe and Europacable here 👉 https://lnkd.in/e5TwVewi #energytransition #energygrids #decarbonisation #gridtechnology #greendeal

📢 Today, the European Commission unveiled its EU Action Plan for Grids.   CEDEC highly welcomes the adoption of the action plan, which rightly gives a prominent role to electricity distribution grids, highlighting their pivotal role in the energy transition and bringing them to the center of its agenda. This plan, presented by Energy Commissioner Kadri Simson during the 4th #PCIdaysEU, is a significant step towards removing regulatory obstacles to the electricity grid’s expansion and digitalisation. Although we recognise the many positive elements entailed in this first ever EU grid action plan involving electricity DSOs, it is nevertheless essential to advocate for a more integrated energy system approach that considers all aspects of the energy landscape.   The action plan details a total of 14 concrete (non-legislative) actions to be realised from now until 2025, which aims at making Europe’s electricity grids stronger, more digitalised and cyber-resilient. Find out more here 👉 https://lnkd.in/efp-njxx   Concretely, the EU action plan addresses the following main issues for electricity DSOs :   🚀 Introducing regulatory incentives for a future-proof grid roll-out through guidance on anticipatory and forward-looking investments 💡 Incentivising a better use of existing electricity distribution grids and smartening them for increased efficiency 💰 Improving access to finance, especially for smart grids and modernisation of electricity distribution grids ⏰ Accelerating grid deployment through faster permitting and public engagement 🛠️ Strengthening grid supply chains 📝 Accelerating implementation of Projects of Common Interest and identify and support local grid projects 🌐 Improving long-term network planning (TSO oriented), mentioning electricity distribution development plans   To make the energy transition a reality, the EU grid action plan, which now addresses the needs on the electricity side, should be accompanied by an integrated system perspective, considering the high potential of sectoral integration and also involving other energy grid infrastructures (i.e. for renewable gases or district heating), in particular in view of the much needed integrated local network development planning.   #EUActionPlan #Grids #EnergyTransition #SectorIntegration

Great to see AEMO’s latest 25 year integrated system plan for Australia’s eastern power system. As we take up long term regional planning in the US, AEMO’s independent engineering and economically based planning approach can be a model for the US. The fact that it demonstrates that a combination of renewable energy, storage, consumer owned resources and gas for firming is the economic solution allows governments, industry actors and investors make decisions based on stres tested information and creates a bases for informed action.

Australia has historically operated one of the most carbon intensive power systems on Earth. This independent analysis clearly lays out why the transition to a renewables based system, firmed up by storage and fast- start gas, is by far the most efficient and effective model for the future. For anybody interested in energy or climate policy, it is definitely worth reading - or at least reading the excellent summary AEMO provide…

🌿🔋 Shaping the Future of Energy in Embedded Networks with AEMO's 2024 Integrated System Plan (ISP) 🔋🌿 The energy landscape in Australia is undergoing a significant transformation, and AEMO's 2024 Integrated System Plan (ISP) is at the forefront of this change. While the ISP primarily focuses on large-scale energy transition and infrastructure, its implications reach far into our communities, including embedded energy networks in strata environments. Embedded networks, especially within strata communities, stand to benefit immensely from the key strategies outlined in the ISP: 1. Empowering Consumer Energy Resources (CER): The ISP highlights the critical role of consumer energy resources like rooftop solar, batteries, and electric vehicles (EVs). Strata communities can harness these resources to manage energy more efficiently, reduce costs, and contribute to the broader renewable energy transition. 2. Adoption of Virtual Power Plants (VPPs): By aggregating distributed energy resources, VPPs provide valuable services to the grid. Strata communities can leverage VPPs to optimize the use of their solar panels and batteries, improving energy reliability and sustainability. 3. Enhancing Energy Efficiency: Investing in energy-efficient appliances and participating in grid demand management can significantly reduce reliance on the grid. This approach aligns with the ISP's emphasis on energy efficiency and supports the seamless integration of renewable energy sources. 4. Supportive Policy and Market Reforms: The ISP underscores ongoing market reforms and policy developments that support renewable energy adoption. Strata communities can benefit from these incentives, making it easier to integrate renewable energy and improve energy management. As we move towards a net-zero economy, the ISP provides a robust roadmap for transitioning to renewable energy. Strata communities with embedded networks are uniquely positioned to adopt these strategies, enhancing their energy resilience and contributing to a sustainable future. Together, let's embrace the opportunities presented by the ISP to create more sustainable, efficient, and cost-effective energy solutions within our embedded networks. 🌏🔌⚡ #RenewableEnergy #EmbeddedNetworks #StrataLiving #AEMOISP #EnergyTransition #Sustainability #VirtualPowerPlants #EnergyEfficiency #NetZero #SmartEnergy

Yesterday Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) unveiled its 2024 Integrated System Plan, outlining pivotal opportunities ahead. Of significant note for job seekers, the ISP projects a demand for over 60,000 people in jobs across National Electricity Market regions over the next 20 years. This is an almost doubling from today's 32,000 workers. To meet these demands effectively, employers will need to be increasingly open to candidates from diverse backgrounds, including outside the traditional energy sector. By embracing and leveraging these transferable skills, it not only has the benefit of addressing workforce needs, but also ideally creates diversity of thought and fosters innovation within organisations. #engineeringcareers #energycareers #energytransition

This is an important read and critical to the energy transition. At least read the executive summary and use this resource and research in the wider debate and discussion.

The goal of sustainable aviation with electric AAM is essential, but if the energy is from non renewable sources such as coal power plants, is the goal really being achieved? A truly sustainable aviation ecosystem relies on more than just new aircraft technology. Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has released the roadmap for future energy needs. Is it enough to sustain future aviation technology? #energy #evtol #aam #vertiport #aviation #sustainableaviation