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Will the new von der Leyen Commission deliver on climate policy?
Yesterday, during its first plenary session, the newly elected European Parliament confirmed Ursula von der Leyen as President of the European Commis...
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Publish date: November 29, 2023
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The European Commission published its Grid Action Plan on the 28th of Tuesday at the PCI Energy days. The grid action plan serves as a constructive starting point, emphasising the importance of positioning the grid at the centre of the energy conversation in Europe. This plan focuses on overcoming key challenges in expanding, digitalising, and optimising the EU’s electricity transmission and distribution grids. The aim is to facilitate a quicker and broader rollout while enhancing the efficiency of the electricity grid.
«The Grid Action Plan is a positive move by the European Commission, demonstrating initiative and emphasising the significance of grids in the energy transition. While certain aspects are missing from the Action Plan, it’s crucial to build on these efforts and ensure prompt implementation in the near future»
Ganni Vassallo
Policy Advisor, Electricity Grids
The Grid Action Plan clearly states actions that address bottlenecks and shows guidance on creating a financial environment for investments, primarily through anticipatory investments. However, the Plan fails to tackle other areas that are essential to enable decarbonisation through the expansion of renewables.
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