Europe’s electricity grids face the dual challenge of modernising aging assets while expanding capacity to accommodate electrification and the integration of variable renewable energy sources.
T&D Europe’s new position paper demonstrates the benefit of moving to output-based performance indicators that measure grid capabilities instead of technology deployment.
It calls for harmonised smart grid performance indicators, the necessary data infrastructure, regulatory incentives aligned with grid performance, and stronger European coordination and harmonisation. These measures can help ensure that Europe’s electricity networks are equipped to deliver a secure, affordable and sustainable energy system.