Conference

Final BESTGRID Conference Implementing Projects of Common Interest

Calendar 23 September 2015
Clock 09:15 – 17:00
Location Brussels, Belgium

The Ten-E legislation, regulating projects of common European interest (PCIs), has been in place for more than two years now. The first list of PCIs has been identified and first experiences when implementing the regulation have been gained. Almost for the same time, the project BESTGRID has been running: grid operators have been working with environmental groups and other stakeholders in pilot projects on the ground, testing new approaches and finding innovative ways of cooperation as part of the BESTGRID project.

It was always part of the BESTGRID project idea to generate insights of relevance to future PCIs. While the project will come to an end this autumn, the second list of PCIs is expected to be published by the end of this year. For us, this is the perfect time to draw first conclusions – both regarding the implementation of the Ten-E legislation and the lessons learned in two and a half years BESTGRID.

Ilse Tant Chief Corporate Affairs | Elia
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Antonella Battaglini
Antonella Battaglini CEO | RGI
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Leonardo Meeus Associate Professor in Energy Markets | Vlerick Business School
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Catharina Sikow-Magny
Catharina Sikow-Magny Head of Unit for Networks & Regional Initiatives | DG Energy
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Jeroen Mentens Elia | Project Stevin
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Erik Grietens BBL | Project Stevin
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Marius Strecker TenneT | Project SuedLink
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Andrea Thiel TenneT | Project SuedLink
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Elke Meier NABU Lower Saxony | Project SuedLink
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Olivier Feix 50Hertz | Project Bertikow-Pasewalk
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Rotraud Haenlein Germanwatch | Project Bertikow-Pasewalk
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Phil Pryor National Grid | Project Nemo Link
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Ivan Scrase RSPB | Project Nemo Link
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Table1: the relationship between biodiversity and social acceptance – how can one influence the other? (Johan Mortier, Elia)

  • Table2: financial framework for a successful cooperation of grid operators with stakeholders, such as NGOs and associations (Antonella Battaglini, RGI)
  • Table3: Possible impacts of compensation on the acceptability of projects and challenges in having different compensation schemes for interconnectors (William Mongey, Eirgrid)
  • Table4: Overhead lines and underground cabling: Criteria for the use of underground cable technology on the extra high voltage level (Volker Wendt, Europacable)
Johan Mortier Elia | Table 1
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Antonella Battaglini CEO | RGI | Table 2
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William Mongey Eirgrid | Table 3
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Volker Wendt Europacable | Table 4
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Catharina Sikow-Magny Head of Unit for Networks & Regional Initiatives | DG Energy
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Christophe Gence-Creux Head of the Electricity Department | ACER
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Dr. Robert Schroeder Manager System Development | ENTSO-E
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Roland Jöbstl Policy Officer Energy and Climate | European Environmental Bureau
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Final BESTGRID conference on "Implementing Projects of Common Interest"

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Stephanie Bätjer

Stephanie Bätjer is leading the Renewables Grid Initiative’s communication and event activities as Programme Manager – Communication. She is also heavily involved in RGI’s policy work and all activities that look at social engagement around grids. She previously worked in the communications team of the European Climate Foundation. Stephanie has studied at the Universities of Marburg and Hamburg, Germany, and the University of Southern Queensland, Australia. She holds degrees in political science and journalism.