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France “blocks” 7 GW of renewables despite supply fears
France is blocking the connection of 7 GW of renewables to its grid for political reasons amid public opposition to wind power despite a looming winter supply crunch, analysts and industry lobbies said this week.
read more... 01/07/2022
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UK's energy regulator proposes package to boost grid capacity
Britain's energy regulator proposed a spending package of 20.9 billion pounds ($25.48 billion) on Wednesday, including 2.7 billion pounds in upfront funding, as part of an initial five-year plan for sustainable and affordable regional energy grids.
read more... 29/06/2022
TenneT launches 40GW offshore grid expansion tender
TenneT has launched a tender to deliver a 40GW offshore wind expansion in the German and Dutch North Sea.
read more... 24/06/2022
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Europe’s electricity industry calls for €400bn investment in distribution grids
Jean-Bernard Lévy, the chairman and CEO of French utility EDF and current president of power industry association Eurelectric, has urged EU countries to invest in distribution grids in order to sustain Europe’s move towards climate neutrality.
read more... 22/06/2022
Europe eyes common subsea wind power grid to bolster energy security
Northern European countries are discussing plans to create a common power grid under the North Sea to connect future offshore wind farms as they seek to strengthen energy security, but the ambitious proposal faces financing and regulatory challenges.
read more... 03/06/2022