Good practices
Good practices

Topic

Spatial optimisation

Underscores the critical importance of holistic and multi-level planning to tackle spatial constraints, both on land and at sea, to accommodate different societal and economic activities, including energy infrastructure.

about the topic

The deployment of infrastructure needed to implement the decarbonised energy systems of the future will require a massive use of different resources, many which are becoming increasingly scarce.

Acknowledging the competition over space – both on land and at sea – between different societal and economic activities, RGI’s workstream on spatial optimisation underscores the critical importance of holistic and multi-level planning.

Within this topic, we explore existing tools which provide information on the system level, as well as those allowing for optimised spatial planning on the ground. In addition, we aim at promoting approaches and solutions which promote the implementation of energy infrastructure that co-exists with nature and society, such as multi-use initiatives.

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activities

Publications

RGI is active in creating publications which aim to clarify, create shared understanding, and promote good practices. These include informative videos to create awareness on the challenges related to decarbonisation of the energy system.

21 March 2024

Need for Grids Video: Energy & Space
Video Creating awareness & capacity-building

03 February 2024

Energy&Space Factsheet: Space and water needs for decarbonised futures – data-oriented inputs for energy decision-making
Factsheet Spatial optimisation

27 September 2023

Energy & Space Interactive tool
Interactive tool Spatial optimisation

27 September 2023

Energy & Space Summary Report
Report Spatial optimisation

Events

RGI leads the organisation of various in-person events and webinars on different topics. These events bring together diverse actors to jointly and openly discuss current challenges, identify knowledge gaps, and showcase solutions.

Upcoming

14 October 2025

Mapping the future: Planning energy infrastructure with space and nature in mind
Webinar Online

27 September 2023

Energy & Space Workshop – Overcoming the challenge of limited space and water to achieve a decarbonised energy system
Workshop Brussels

15 July 2021

Best Practice Webinar: Introducing the Site Wind Right map – pooling data for optimal spatial planning
Webinar

projects & activities

Learn more about our other projects and activities on this topic.

Jan 2023 – Dec 2024

Energy & Space Project – Comparing spatial requirements for decarbonisation pathways
Project Spatial optimisation

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Nathália Pimentel

Manager – Communication & Energy Systems

Nathália Pimentel

Manager – Communication & Energy Systems

t: +49 30 2332 11035
Nathália joined RGI in November 2022 as Junior Manager within the communication team. Currently, she works as Manager – Communication & Energy Systems. She is responsible for communication-related tasks, while also co-leading different activities within the Grids & Energy Systems Dimension in RGI. Her main work topics are circularity and stakeholder engagement, as well as permitting and acceleration of renewables and grid infrastructure. Previously, she worked for the private sector, as well as GIZ Brazil and the European Union’s International Urban Cooperation Program in Latin America and the Caribbeans (IUC-LAC). Nathália studied at the Federal University of Goiás (UFG) in Brazil, and the University of Pécs (PTE) in Hungary. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in International Relations.

Alexandros Fakas Kakouris

Senior Manager – Energy and Policy Systems

Alexandros Fakas Kakouris

Senior Manager – Energy and Policy Systems

t: +49 30 2332 11021
Alexandros joined RGI in March 2021 to support its Advocacy team. He is a fully qualified lawyer in Greece and prior to RGI worked as legal counsel in law firms and corporate environments in Greece and Germany. He holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH) and he is currently pursuing a Master of Business Law (MBL) with a focus on European and International Energy Law at the Technical University of Berlin.

Dr. Andrzej Ceglarz

Director – Energy Systems

Dr. Andrzej Ceglarz

Director – Energy Systems

t: +49 30 233211014
Andrzej has been working at RGI since May 2017, having previously cooperated with RGI as researcher at the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK). Currently, he works as a Director for Energy Systems, being responsible for projects and activities under the RGI’s Technical Dimension addressing the questions how to plan, design and implement a carbon-free and optimised energy system. He holds a Master Degree in International Relations from the Wrocław University and completed his PhD at the School of Social Sciences and Technology at the Technical University of Munich.

Nathália Pimentel

Manager – Communication & Energy Systems

Nathália Pimentel

Manager – Communication & Energy Systems

t: +49 30 2332 11035
Nathália joined RGI in November 2022 as Junior Manager within the communication team. Currently, she works as Manager – Communication & Energy Systems. She is responsible for communication-related tasks, while also co-leading different activities within the Grids & Energy Systems Dimension in RGI. Her main work topics are circularity and stakeholder engagement, as well as permitting and acceleration of renewables and grid infrastructure. Previously, she worked for the private sector, as well as GIZ Brazil and the European Union’s International Urban Cooperation Program in Latin America and the Caribbeans (IUC-LAC). Nathália studied at the Federal University of Goiás (UFG) in Brazil, and the University of Pécs (PTE) in Hungary. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in International Relations.

Alexandros Fakas Kakouris

Senior Manager – Energy and Policy Systems

Alexandros Fakas Kakouris

Senior Manager – Energy and Policy Systems

t: +49 30 2332 11021
Alexandros joined RGI in March 2021 to support its Advocacy team. He is a fully qualified lawyer in Greece and prior to RGI worked as legal counsel in law firms and corporate environments in Greece and Germany. He holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH) and he is currently pursuing a Master of Business Law (MBL) with a focus on European and International Energy Law at the Technical University of Berlin.

Dr. Andrzej Ceglarz

Director – Energy Systems

Dr. Andrzej Ceglarz

Director – Energy Systems

t: +49 30 233211014
Andrzej has been working at RGI since May 2017, having previously cooperated with RGI as researcher at the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK). Currently, he works as a Director for Energy Systems, being responsible for projects and activities under the RGI’s Technical Dimension addressing the questions how to plan, design and implement a carbon-free and optimised energy system. He holds a Master Degree in International Relations from the Wrocław University and completed his PhD at the School of Social Sciences and Technology at the Technical University of Munich.

other topics on this dimension

Climate Adaptation & Resilience
Circularity and Supply Chains
Energy System Optimisation