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This is the first of a few articles I have been commissioned to write for EnergiesNet.com about the upcoming congress! https://lnkd.in/gMWBfw95

It's great to see Christian Pilgaard Zinglersen , Director of EU Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER), including some of the results from our most recent study, 'Prospects for Innovative Power Grid Technologies', at the opening day of the Copenhagen Infrastructure Forum. Innovative grid technologies can greatly improve the network capacity of the grid, as well as bringing down costs compared to conventional expansion, and will need to play a big role in Europe's decarbonisation efforts. 💡The study carried out with Compass Lexeconand supported by Breakthrough Energy , examines eight different innovative grid technologies, analyses the potential of innovative grid technologies through cases studies, and assesses the role they can play in helping Europe reach its decarbonistion goals. 📩You can download the full study here: https://lnkd.in/eWywpFYb #CopenhagenInfrastructureForum #energyIF #ProspectsforInnovativePowerGridTechnologies

One idea that is being pioneered in Switzerland is to re-purpose C-band satellite earth stations with solar panels. This could save a lot of land space which is a downside of solar farms. See https://lnkd.in/gujjYnyW The other aspect of solar that needs attention is the grid so areas that have little solar can be supported by others who have plenty. But building and improving the grid usually takes public funding.

Mark the date for Energy Grid event on 25 - 26 Oct 2023 and discover the path towards decarbonization, grid resiliency and asset management with DNV team. #gridresilience #assetmanagement #powergrid

Facing the #EnergyTransition in Europe: How are EnR members accelerating the global challenge? 📍 A visit to Germany Susanne Schmelcher, Director Districts & Cities Deutsche Energie-Agentur GmbH (dena), summarizes the current development in her country. 🗨 “The local #heattransition is one of the central challenges of the German energy transformation. Small municipalities, in particular, face many technical and economic questions when it comes to building #heatnetworks. We need individual solutions for the various local conditions that can also create value, energy security, and innovation at the regional level While the availability of municipal or private investment funds plays an important role in #heatnetworks in existing neighborhoods, relatively cost-effective measures for initiation and support can lay the groundwork for sustainable projects. A well-functioning #network of local actors and stakeholders, extending beyond municipal administration, is crucial. The development of heat networks, like municipal heat planning and implementation, should be seen as a stakeholder process. Depending on local conditions, the specific implementation on-site must be tailored individually. Various interests and options along operator models must be balanced to create a coherent overall picture. This greatly enhances the role of the local level and underscores its importance in implementing the energy transition."   Thank you for sharing your powerful insights with our network!

Yesterday T&D Europe’s President Jochen Kreusel addressed the 10th European Energy Infrastructure Forum in Copenhagen. He joined Europacable secretary general, ENTSO-E 's Damian Cortinas, EU DSO Entity's Peter Vermaat and ACER's Christian Zinglersen on stage to discuss the critical role of supply chains. His key messages: Technology providers are committed to continue supporting grid operators in developing, strengthening and digitalising Europe's electricity networks. Over the past 18 months just our 10 corporate members made #investment announcements of more than €12 billion. We need to make sure that Europe is an attractive region to invest in Europe's grid technology sector, which is a vital European and national interest. Based on clear commitments from regulators and network operators together with a stable regulatory framework the industry will be able to make the business case with a competitive return on equity to add capacity, to organise its supply chain and to recruit and develop the necessary #skills. We need to make the most of the existing capacities. Here standards as well as the work of the High Level Forum on European #Standardisation play an important role. #energyIF #grids #electricity

Oxford PV had the honour of attending the high-level Solar Summit hosted by Saxony's Minister President Michael Kretschmer in Berlin. The event brought together political leaders from several German states and key stakeholders from the solar industry to discuss and endorse a position paper to strengthen the solar industry in Germany.   The Solar Summit was an important addition to a number of commendable initiatives aimed at creating the right conditions for the solar industry in Germany. But what made this summit stand out was its emphasis on the urgent need for demand-side incentives, such as the introduction of non-financial criteria in solar PV tenders, to reward the key differentiators of the European and German value chain, such as a lower carbon footprint and technological innovation, and to create a more level playing field between the European industry and producers from heavily subsidised markets such as China (see also the latest news article on our website).   Our Chief Technology Officer Chris Case and Chief Financial Officer Frank Nowroth joined other political and industry leaders for a very insightful parliamentary breakfast hosted by PVthin on the same topic. The vast majority of participants agreed that the current situation demands action and that non-financial criteria could play an important role in overcoming the current challenges. ☀ #SolarIndustry ☀ #Innovation ☀ #SolarEnergy ☀ #CleanEnergy

We are back from summer break. Back with backpacks full of energy challenges, but hopefully also solutions. Today at Eurelectric Electricity Advocacy Group we shared the latest policy news, decoded the #soteu and exchanged on policy ambitions for the next EU elections at which #grids deserve to be in the heart of matter. My day continued at Microsoft offices in Brussels to emphasise the importance of digital twin solution for electricity grids. Solution that according to Ben Gemsjäger from Siemens Infrastructure will reduce electricity outages times in LV by 30%, grid model maintenance work by 50% and IT complexity and costs by 60%. It's about time we get out of the black box era, and ensure those smart meters are running, data flowing and grids automated! Now, ending my day at the Energy Day of Polish Electricity Association in Brussels where Wanda Buk, from PKEE Management Board ensured us that Poland is on track achieving its climate goals. But only if the policy framework is there to support the efforts. As she explained, we are returning from a record hot summer in Europe to face even broader problems. Problems beyond climate change like disrupted supply chains, rising inflation squeezing investment portfolios, high energy prices and bottlenecks at grid levels. The backpack is full as I said... On a positive note, in past 20 years Poland has increased the installed RES capacity 20 x, which is impressive. Furthermore, last year Poland, Estonia, Ireland and Latvia achieved their solar targets that were set by 2030. So there are also solutions and achievements that should be celebrated. Where we are headed from here? Come and see yourself at @Eurelectric #PowerBarometer23 this Thursday in Brussels. Last seats available here https://lnkd.in/dbPPDkUA

#RESTechnology #verticalPV ✅Scientists  from the The European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC) used geospatial data processing to quantify the potential for large-scale deployment of vertical solar panels along Europe's major roads and railways. The findings reveal a potential PV capacity of 403 GWp within the European Union (EU). This is the equivalent to 55% of the EU's total solar PV capacity target set for 2030. Using bifacial PV modules, these systems could generate 391 TWh (terawatt hours) of clean electricity annually. ▶️Read more -> https://lnkd.in/ehaMtgbZ