Europe requires €584 billion in electricity grid investments by 2030 to accommodate the renewable energy transition.

Current infrastructure bottlenecks have created connection queues totalling 3,000 GW of renewable projects and forced curtailment of 12 TWh of clean electricity in 2023 alone. Traditional grid planning approaches cannot match the pace of renewable deployment, while cross-border interconnector capacity remains insufficient for optimal energy trading and security of supply across European markets.

Discover practical solutions for accelerating grid modernization, navigating regulatory frameworks, and unlocking the financing needed for this infrastructure transformation. Essential insights for utilities, project developers, investors, and policymakers shaping Europe’s energy future.

Discussion points:

– Curtailment landscape: EU-wide trends with country specific insights on Spain and Italy
– Bottlenecks: congestions and their drivers
– Investment outlook: project bankability and financing
– Grid reinforcements and expansions: transmission upgrades and mitigation measures (batteries, demand)

Speakers:

– Maddalena Cerreto, Lead Expert and Product Manager for Italy, Aurora Energy Research
– Mario Prinetti, Grid Research Associate, Aurora Energy Research
– Julia Breuing, European Power Markets Expert, 50Hertz
– Eduard Fidler, Managing Director, Allianz Global Investors
– Samir Jeddi, Head of Commercial Analysis, Statkraft
– Jeff Kartanegara, Program Manager Congestion Solutions, Alliander

This webinar is part of our global webinar series 30 MINUTES WITH… where we explore the latest developments in infrastructure investment worldwide.