As we build more wind and solar plants across Europe, the need to fully utilise this variable energy promptly becomes crucial. This week on #SunWindWires, we’re exploring renewable energy storage methods – a key part of the #decarbonised energy system of the future. 🗑️ Curtailment Issues 🗑️ Curtailing energy is like throwing it away. Massive amounts of #renewable energy is often curtailed instead of used. To avoid this, we need storage technologies that can absorb and release energy efficiently, ensuring that no renewable energy goes to waste. 🌡️ High-Temperature Storage 🌡️ High-temperature storage systems can store energy at 650°C, offering a solution to the intermittency of #renewables. These systems can absorb large amounts of energy at a low cost and release it as needed, significantly contributing to a CO₂-free energy supply across Europe. 🔋Balancing the Grid 🔋 High-temperature #storage systems help balance day-to-day and season-to-season fluctuations in the #grid. They can quickly absorb renewable #energy, store it at high temperatures, and provide heat and electricity on demand, stabilising the grid and supporting peak energy requirements. 💚 Green Hydrogen 💚 Green hydrogen production utilises surplus renewable energy, providing an environmentally friendly alternative to natural gas. This technology helps stabilise power grids, avoid curtailment, and support the decarbonisation of industries and #heating systems. 📈 H2 Market Growth 📈 The green #hydrogen market is set for significant growth, driven by the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Demand in sectors like transport and heavy goods traffic is increasing, highlighting the importance of developing a robust hydrogen economy. 📙 Sun, Wind & Wires 📙 Download ‘Sun, Wind & Wires: Atlas of an Energy System in Transition’ to learn about storing renewable electricity. This beautifully informative book is full of more amazing infographics designed by Ellery Studio. Go to https://lnkd.in/dTh-U5NH. LIFE Programme CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency EU Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER) ENTSO-E EU DSO Entity
Renewables Grid Initiative
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We are a unique group of transmission system operators (TSOs) and environmental NGOs collaborating on a #RenewablesGrid.
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The Renewables Grid Initiative is a unique group of transmission system operators (TSOs) and environmental and climate NGOs collaborating on a nature-friendly renewables grid for the energy transition. Our aim is to speed up the transition towards a renewables-based energy system. We promote grid development in harmony with people and nature. To do this, we share and develop best practices for: energy scenario building; nature protection and restoration; and fair and inclusive public engagement. Learn more about the renewables grid and our members: https://linktr.ee/renewablesgrid
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- 11–50 Beschäftigte
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- 2009
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- Public acceptance, Environmental protection, Electricity grids, Renewable energy, Energy Transition und Electrification
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To mitigate the effects of extreme weather on the ⚡️ #grid, we need to integrate ⛈️ #climate impacts in planning and modelling. This necessitates more 📊 #data, better tools, and, most importantly, 🤝 #collaboration between energy system planners, climate scientists, and modellers. 🎞️ Watch the full video: 👉 https://lnkd.in/dtKKvSWP
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“When we talk about #climate adaptation, it can sound very abstract – but it isn’t. It’s about understanding today’s risk and future risk, and really starting to think through how we can make our processes, assets, and business activities, all more resilient. Not just in terms of dealing with a heat wave today, but also dealing with a heat wave in ten years, 15 years.” 🎞️ Hear more from Swenja Surminski in the full video: 👉 https://lnkd.in/dtKKvSWP The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change & the Environment Marsh McLennan
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While pursuing #climate and #energy goals, #flexibility is a crucial element for power systems to ensure security of supply and integration of #renewables ⚡️ But, which strategies, technologies, modelling approaches and policies have the potential to unlock flexibility and how can they be implemented? 🤔 On 11 July, we invited experts across the #EnergySystem to exchange knowledge and help answer this question at our #PACProject Expert Workshop: Flexing EU’s pathway to net-zero! 💡Learn more about the discussions & check out the materials 👉 https://lnkd.in/esTs-ivK
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Industrial heat is responsible for 20% of global #energy demand, contributing significantly to carbon emissions. So, can #electrification of industrial heat pave the way for a #greener future? 🤔 According to the McKinsey & Company study by Joris van Niel and Ken Somers, yes! Check out some of their findings 👇 ⚡️ Electrification of industrial heat is both technically feasible and increasingly cost-competitive, dispelling old misconceptions 🌿 Companies can combine #electricity from on-site #renewables and the #grid, leading to lower energy costs 💰 Under the right conditions, electrification could be paid back within a year Check out the details and how companies can apply an integrated approach to reduce industrial heat emissions 👉 https://lnkd.in/e8WrKe_z
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As 🥵 #climate change impacts worsen, a 💪 #resilient and adaptive grid is essential for a secure ⚡️ #electricity supply. Connecting #renewable energy to our homes and factories is essential. However, climate change impacts like fluctuating temperatures, floods, droughts, and wildfires are intensifying. To address these challenges, our grids must adapt and become more resilient. But how do we achieve a climate-proof grid? Watch the full video: 👉 https://lnkd.in/dtKKvSWP
Adaptation & Resilience: Climate-proofing the grid
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🐬How can offshore renewable energy development & nature go hand in hand? What is our long term vision for the North Sea and what is needed to enhance international collaboration on nature-inclusive solutions at sea? These and more insights will be shared at the opening session of our conference "Advancing nature-inclusive offshore renewable energy solutions" by experts from Renewables Grid Initiative, The Rich North Sea and DMEC (Dutch Marine Energy Centre). During the day, we will touch upon many more nature-specific topics, including: 🔹Offshore tender design / non-price criteria 🔹Environmental monitoring 🔹Nature-inclusive project demonstrations 🔹Demonstrations of innovative NID solutions To register for the conference: 👉 https://lnkd.in/evCSNncT 🗓️Date & Time: September 17th, 9:00 - 18:00 📍Location: Dutch Marine Energy Centre (DMEC), Hellingweg 11 D, 2583DZ, The Hague, the Netherlands. Interested in offering your thought leadership to further enrich the conference program, wanting to display your unique solutions at the NID innovator exhibition, or simply having more questions that need answers? Reach out to Uyen Phuong L.. More information regarding the detailed program, line up of speakers and innovators’ profiles will follow in the upcoming weeks. Keep checking our LinkedIn page and the event page on Eventbrite for the latest updates. #natureinclusive #biodiversity #offshorerenewables #environment #northsea
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Heating homes with #renewable wind power is possible! This week on #SunWindWires we’re exploring how a small village in northeast Germany has been a model for sustainable #SectorCoupling. 🌱 A Model for Green Heating 🌱 Since February 2020, the village of Nechlin has used wind turbines to feed electricity into a specially designed heat storage tank, which supplies hot water to the entire village. This heat storage means that nearby wind turbines don’t need to be turned off (curtailed) when demand cannot meet the supply. ⚡Maximising Wind Energy ⚡ This innovative green energy storage system (from ENERTRAG) can hold one million litres of hot water, providing heat for up to two weeks. The system can maintain an average heating capacity of 200 kW for a week. This prevents the wastage of renewable energy and offers a carbon-free alternative to traditional heating fuels. 🏛️ Regulatory Milestones 🏛️ The Nechlin project was made possible by the SINTEG regulation from the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, which allowed for regulatory flexibility and on-site energy consumption. This ‘regulatory learning’ approach facilitated the testing of new energy market rules. 💶 Expanding Renewable Heating 💶 With the German government banning new oil heating systems from 2026, now is the opportune time to invest in similar projects. The potential to replace old heating systems with wind-powered solutions could significantly advance climate-friendly energy transition in Germany and Europe. 🏘️ Boosting Acceptance of Wind Energy 🏘️ Using surplus wind energy for heating addresses energy curtailment and boosts public acceptance of wind power. By directly benefiting local communities, projects like this can enhance the perception of wind energy, showcasing its tangible benefits in daily life. 📙 Sun, Wind & Wires 📙 Download ‘Sun, Wind & Wires: Atlas of an Energy System in Transition’ to learn about sector coupling and renewables. This beautifully informative book is full of more amazing infographics designed by Ellery Studio. Go to https://lnkd.in/dTh-U5NH LIFE Programme CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency EU Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER) ENTSO-E EU DSO Entity
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To reach #climate neutrality latest by 2050, a considerable amount of #renewable energy infrastructure will need to be deployed 🌿 But, how will the #EnergyTransition impact supply chains and sourcing of critical raw materials? 🤔 To exchange knowledge on this topic, we organised the Expert Exchange Workshop "Closing the Circle: Supply chains and #circularity approaches for delivering a decarbonised energy system", under the #PACProject on 26 June! During the workshop, we brought together different experts in #EnergySystem modelling and planning to discuss approaches, analyses and solutions for a more circular and resource-efficient #energy system & #electricity #grid ⚡️ 💡Learn more about the discussions & check out the materials 👉 https://lnkd.in/dBVyuCrV We thank all the participants and speakers for such an interesting discussion, as well as the European Environmental Bureau for hosting us in Brussels!
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The European Investment Bank (EIB) has provided Italian cable-making giant Prysmian with €450m ($490m) in financing to help it ramp up production of submarine cables needed for offshore wind farms. Antonella Battaglini, CEO of the Renewables Grid Initiative, tells Recharge that the EIB support “comes at a critical moment when large investments are needed to increase manufacturing capacity in Europe and meet the growing demand of the electricity sector.” #renewables #grids #windenergy #energytransition #europe https://lnkd.in/diCZkRxs