With increasing challenges of geopolitical tensions and resource scarcity, expanding electricity grids in an optimised and sustainable way will be crucial to ensure the energy transition. Watch our new video on “Wired for Circularity – Sustainable Power Grids for a Brighter Future” to learn how the concept of circular economy can be implemented when building the needed energy infrastructure to achieve climate goals. While circularity can reduce environmental and social impacts, it can also promote resilience, competitiveness and sustainability for the EU. Our video reveals more.

How is Europe planning its energy future to keep the lights on and hit climate targets? This video takes you inside the complex world of European grid planning and the massive collaborative effort behind it. Discover how ENTSO-E and ENTSO-G coordinate a continent-wide Ten-Year Network Development Plan (TYNDP) that maps out cross-border grid expansion projects every two years, aligning with each country’s national plans. Crucially, this process invites broad stakeholder input – from industry experts to environmental groups – ensuring new power lines for renewable energy are built with nature and biodiversity in mind.