Europe needs to interconnect its electricity grid

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WindEurope took part in the European Commission’s Projects of Common Interest (PCI) Energy Days – which are dedicated to the practical implementation of the EU’s PCIs for energy.

These PCI projects include onshore and offshore cross-border interconnectors and large energy storage assets. The focus of the event was the revised Trans-European Networks for Energy Regulation (TEN-E), energy security and the acceleration of renewable energy integration into the grid. To reach the EU’s climate goals and facilitate the expansion of renewables both onshore and offshore grids need a thorough upgrade. The Commission now has its revised TEN-E Regulation in place which sets out rules for the timely development and interoperability of trans-European energy networks. EU... ... More: Official Press Release WindEurope

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