10 November 2011
Brussels
Organised by: RGI and ENTSO-E
Transformation of the energy system is changing the geographic and time horizons for planning and implementing new infrastructure. To fully integrate renewable electricity from centralised and decentralised sources, the grid’s architecture needs to be adapted and expanded to allow transmission over long distances, across national borders, from generation to consumption and storage sites.
Introduction
Thousands of kilometres of new lines need to be built today and in coming decades. However, public opposition is growing. To secure public support, new alliances across society are needed. It is necessary to bring more transparency to the grid business, to further develop participatory consultations and a toolbox for benefit sharing and compensation.
Timely expansion of the grid will only be possible by including concerned citizens in the decision making process, and by addressing their legitimate concerns. How will the new legislation on permitting address these issues and stimulate understanding and support for grid expansion? What action beyond the new legislation is needed?
Hosted by Renewables Grid Initiative (RGI) and Smart Energy for Europe Platform (SEFEP) the European Grid Conference “Beyond Public Opposition” raises public acceptance-related issues in discussions with decision makers, corporate stakeholders and representatives of the NGO community.
Agenda & Speakers
A
Transformation of the Power System: My Future, Your Future, Our Future
Block 2
Climate-energy modelling in practice
Block 3
Afternoon Session
