Past Activities
Grid Dialogue at the British Embassy Berlin
Date: 10 September 2009 | Venue and Co-Organiser: British Embassy Berlin
Modernising the electricity grids is one of the key factors for a successful transformation to a low-carbon energy system. The UK and Germany face similar challenges, in particular to integrate growing amounts of renewable energy into the existing grids to transport it to end-users. To achieve a successful adaptation of the grid, transmission capacity needs to be upgraded and expanded. This includes new strategic interconnections to transport renewable electricity from remote generation locations to consumption centres. Increased investment in grid structure will therefore be necessary in the short and medium term.
The aim of the Grid Dialogue was to facilitate an open exchange between experts and key stakeholders from the UK, Germany and elsewhere about their respective experiences and to identify similarities in the challenges as well as possible solutions. The workshop took place on 10 September 2009 at the British Embassy in Berlin. It was co-organised by the British Embassy and the Renewables-Grid-Initiative. Over 30 experts participated and had very fruitful discussions.
View a few video statements from participants to the Grid Dialogue:
First RGI Roundtable
Date: 8 January 2009 | Venue: Brussels
On January 8, 2009 some 350 participants from about 35 countries gathered for the 1st European Grid Reliability Conference organised by UCTE (Union for the Co-ordination of Transmission of Electricity) in Brussels. During an open exchange and debate, the aim was to listen and understand different aspirations and concerns of the parties involved to identify common ground in order to manage and operate the grid reliable and secure. The Renewables-Grid-Initiative held its first round table with various stakeholders and identified need and priorities for common action.
