| Author (Corporate) | European Commission: DG Energy |
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| Series Details | COM (2023) 757 |
| Publication Date | 28/11/2023 |
| Content Type | Blog & Commentary, News, Policy-making |
Summary:Communication adopted by the European Commission on 28 November 2023, setting out an action plan aimed at ensuring that electricity grids operate more efficiently and are rolled out further and faster. Further information:Interconnected and stable electricity grids are seen as the backbone of a well-functioning energy market. Despite progress in implementing the necessary energy infrastructure, the European Union's (EU) power networks face new and significant challenges. They are required to withstand growing demand linked to clean mobility, heating and cooling, electrification of industry and the kickstart of low-carbon hydrogen production. They also need to integrate a large share of variable renewable power. Grids must adapt to a more decentralised, digitalised and flexible electricity system with millions of rooftop solar panels and local energy communities sharing resources. This Communication presents an Action Plan seeking to make the EU's electricity grids stronger, more interconnected, more digitalised and cyber-resilient. The measures listed focus on implementation of the agreed legal framework and should be delivered swiftly to make a difference in time for the objectives set out for 2030. Seven horizontal challenges for accelerating the pace of grid development were identified:
The Communication was adopted by the European Commission on 28 November 2023, following its announcement in the European Wind Power Action Plan earlier in the year. It also followed the first High-Level Electricity Grids Forum. |
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| Source Link | https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/ALL/?uri=COM:2023:757:FIN |
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| Subject Categories | Energy |
| Subject Tags | Energy Infrastructure |
| Keywords | Electricity Grids | Network |
| International Organisations | European Union [EU] |
