The condition of the grid in the EU27 presents a challenge in efforts to multiply renewables capacities and harness the flexibility potential. [...] OUR KEY FINDINGS Higher climate ambition in Europe that is in line with the Paris Agreement objectives is possible and the pathway to make this happen is beneficial in absolute terms For the EU as a whole, the benefits of ramping up and accelerating climate action by implementing a 1.5°C-aligned pathway significantly outweigh the costs, by a factor ranging between 1.4 and 4 to 1, illustrating an u. [...] The project is expected to have a combined transmission capacity of 4GW, making it strategically important, as a link for the large offshore generation capacity in the North Sea to the industrial clusters in the southern part of the country. [...] The Pact aims to bring together representatives of the electricity sector to raise public awareness of the crucial role of grids in accelerating the transition to clean energy. [...] The Pact is based on five pillars: Design and implementation of national and European communication activities on the key role of transmission and distribution networks as enablers of the energy transition; A joint cooperation effort between national and local authorities to ensure effective implementation of grid and renewable energy project permitting rules and best practices adopted and/or reco.
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Table of Contents
- GRID CAPACITY INCREASE 2
- CROSS-BORDER TRANSMISSION 2
- ANNUAL GROSS 2
- INVESTMENT NEEDS 2
- Aim of the brief 5
- Power grids for a 1.5 C compatible Europe 5
- What is the Paris Agreement Compatible PAC scenario 6
- The PACs unique pathway for climate neutrality by 2040 7
- PAC 2.0 Solar Wind capacities 8
- PAC 2.0 RES Installation Rates 8
- BOX 1 Assessing the modelling differences in RES capacities 9
- PAC 2.0 Final Energy Consumption - EU 27 11
- Power grids - without action a hurdle for the energy transition 12
- PAC 2.0 pathway for electricity infrastructure 15
- Opportunities for a Paris Agreement compatible power grid 16
- Transmission for Europe - less isolated more connected 16
- Cross-border interconnection - cooperation over competition 17
- Flexibility - a more flexible system brings more benefits 19
- From theory to best practice 25
- Grid expansion requires sound environmental planning 29
- Recommendations for a Paris Agreement compatible power grid 32
