Welcome to the Powergrid Leaders Europe Insights Hub - your source for expert perspectives regarding Europe’s electricity transmission & distribution network. Dive into exclusive interviews with industry thought leaders tackling the challenges and innovations driving grid reinforcement and modernisation.

Power Talk:
Birgitte Bak-Jensen, Intelligent Control of the Power Distribution System, Aalborg University

Professor Birgitte Bak-Jensen from Aalborg University shares insights on how energy communities and commercial clusters can boost demand flexibility. Discover how this approach enables operators to provide cost-effective grid services and supports a balanced, efficient energy system

Power Talks:
Zsuzsanna Pato, Senior Adviser, The Regulatory Assistance Project (RAP)

Watch grid policy expert Zsuzsanna Pato outline three critical challenges for regulators: limited grid transparency, the need for unified governance between TSOs and DSOs, and bridging the knowledge gap on technical solutions available to grid operators.

Patrick ten Brink, Secretary General of the European Environmental Bureau (EEB), shares his vision for a sustainable and electrified future. Discussing the critical role of smart grids, permitting reforms, and cross-border electricity sharing, Patrick highlights the need for multi-billion investments and innovative market designs to enable 100% renewable energy. 

Power Talk: 
Giles Dickson, Chief Executive Officer, WindEurope

Giles Dickson discusses the hurdles to achieving the EU’s target of 35% wind power by 2030. Emphasizing key issues such as grid connection delays that slow project rollouts and the lengthy permitting processes that hinder swift implementation. Highlights the urgent need for grid investment to support growing demand. 

Power Talk:
Torben Brabo, President Gas Infrastructure Europe, 2020-2024 & BM of ENTSOG

Torben Brabo, former CEO of Denmark’s Energinet, discusses the necessity of a strategic approach to developing a clean energy system that integrates both electrons and molecules. He emphasises that a reliable and flexible system is essential to tackle the trilemma of decarbonisation, security, and cost. Torben argues that markets alone cannot meet the complex challenges of decarbonisation by 2050; government leadership is crucial.

Power Talk: 
Michela Beltracchi, Senior Adviser Public & Regulatory Affairs, Nord Pool

Michela Beltracchi of Nord Pool, a leading European power exchange, shares insights on the critical role of bidding zones in maintaining market liquidity and security. She explains how adjusting these zones every 5-10 years can attract investment and reduce congestion as markets expand.

Power Talk: 
Morag Watson, Director of Onshore, Scottish Renewables

Morag Watson, Director of Onshore at Scottish Renewables, shares her insights as a leading expert in wind energy from Scotland, Europe’s windiest nation. In this exclusive interview, she discusses the transformative updates to the UK’s regulatory framework, highlighting the shift towards a strategic, mission-led approach to grid planning.

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