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Workshop

24/7 Carbon-Free Energy by 2030 Discussing Google’s commitment and options from an energy system perspective

Workshop

Topic

Energy System Optimisation

Dimension

Grids & Energy Systems
Calendar 03 March 2021

Organised by RGI

In 2020, Google announced that by 2030, they intend to run their global business fully on carbon-free energy – for all hours of the day, year-round. This important step adds a new layer of complexity and we need to understand how it can be managed.

In our online workshop we heard from Google’s Carbon-Free Energy lead how they are approaching their self-imposed challenge and we will bring these ambitious plans together with the realities of energy system planners/modellers to reflect on:

  • the role of grids, flexibility options and technologies to enable and deliver 24/7,
  • how the system should evolve to deliver 24/7 and the contribution from Google and other users,
  • and the role energy system modelling can play in charting the path to energy system decarbonisation.

Agenda & Speakers

  • – 24/7 Carbon-Free Energy overview
  • – How is Google approaching its 2030 target
  • – 24/7 matching and outstanding methodological questions
  • – The role of grids, flexibility options, technology and energy system modelling in achieving 24/7
Maud Texier | Carbon-Free Energy Lead | Google
Speaker
John Lowry EU-SysFlex Project Manager | EirGrid
Speaker

‘Flexibility requirements to support 24/7 – What exists already and what do we still need?’

Gerald Kaendler TennVice-Chair of System Development Committee | ENTSO-EeT
Speaker

‘Modelling requirements to support 24/7 – What exists already and what do we still need?’

Jan Felinks Convenor of the Sector Coupling Task Force | ENTSO-E
Speaker

‘How to get the system ready for a 24/7 carbon-free energy approach’

Eva Schmid Team Leader – German and European low carbon policy | Germanwatch
Speaker

‘Role of local actors in the deployment of infrastructure need to support a 24/7 vision’

Luca Marchisio Head of System Strategy | Terna
Speaker

‘How can grid operators, Google and other stakeholders prepare together to implement a vision 24/7’

The panel will bring all invited experts together and allow time for audience Q&A

Guido Bortoni Senior Adviser – Regulatory, Green Transition & Energy System Integration | DG Energy – European Commission
Speaker

‘What are policy opportunities and hurdles in pursuing a 24/7 vision? How do we seize/tackle them?’

contact

Stephanie Bätjer

Director – Communication

Stephanie Bätjer

Director – Communication

t: +49 30 2332 11017
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.

Stephanie Bätjer

Director – Communication

Stephanie Bätjer

Director – Communication

t: +49 30 2332 11017
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.