Europe’s grids are #PoweringProgress with transparency, innovation, and cross-border connections! Here’s today’s round of good news to brighten your Friday 🌞🧶👇 And follow us for more updates on how Europe’s grids are driving progress and innovation! 🌍⚡

🇭🇷Croatian transmission system operator, HOPS, completed a comprehensive climate risk assessment to shape its actions towards resilient grid planning 📊The national-wide study mapped vulnerable assets and laid the foundation for future resilience measures Learn+👉 renewables-grid.eu/database/hop...

🌿 ⚡ How to plan & deliver power grids that respect and protect both nature and people?    Our next webinar will explore the guiding principles of GINGR's recent White Paper 🌱 Integrating ecosystem services into grid planning 👥 Ensuring early stakeholder engagement 💡 Applying adaptive governance

Last chance to register! ⚠️ We meet today at 14:30 for our Best Practice Webinar 'Closed-Loop Aluminium for European Energy Security' ♻️ Want to learn more how #circularity can help enhance Europe's resilience while reducing grid supply chain risks? 🤔 Register now to join 👉 buff.ly/V2SBpog

💚 Today we would like to spotlight the 🌳Environmental protection🌳 category of our #RGIGridAwards 2026: We particularly welcome innovative practices aligned with pressing priorities in the energy transition and grid development. These include, but are not limited to 👇🏼

Last week at the 12th Energy Infrastructure Forum, the Roadmap towards Public Engagement Plans was launched 🎉 💡Developed together w/ @ec.europa.eu & @eu-acer.bsky.social, it creates a voluntary framework for grid operators, improving transparency, comparability & accessibility for stakeholders

📣 Don’t miss GINGR' webinar on 2 June to learn more about our latest White Paper on Guiding Principles for Grids The paper outlines actionable steps & guiding principles from strategic spatial planning to enhancing biodiversity 🌱

📣 Join us in Brussels to discuss the shaping of the European energy system! RGI is co-leading two complementing events on energy system planning during Destination Earth (DestinE) #UX5 event on 09 and 10 June.

🧵1/3 ⚡ Europe’s energy transition cannot happen without grids. The European Commission’s new Grids Package aims to accelerate grid deployment, improve cross-border coordination, and strengthen Europe’s energy security and competitiveness. But what does it actually mean in practice?

🇮🇪In Ireland, ESB Networks designed a national methodology for assessing and mitigating flood exposure across its substations 🔍Using national datasets, mapping systems and site inspections, the process informs the most suitable measures for each site Learn+ 👉 renewables-grid.eu/database/esb...

As the 12th Energy Infrastructure Forum starts tomorrow, public engagement and acceptance is an important point in the agenda. While implementing the Pact for Engagement, community and local benefits are key! But, how can they benefit grid operators? Our new brochure highlights more 🧶👇

Did you know #circularity can help us build a more resilient energy future by reducing environmental impacts and supply chain vulnerabilities? 🤔 Learn more during our webinar 🗓️ on 27 May, exploring an inspiring practice on closed-loop aluminium with presentations from 🧶👇

How can grid infrastructure projects create lasting value for local communities? 🌍 💡 Community and local benefits in electricity grid infrastructure are measures implemented to bring added value to local communities affected by the infrastructure in their locality.

🇵🇹🇪🇸In Portugal & Spain, EDP Networks' climate adaptation plan strengthens the distribution network against winds, wildfires, flood & snow 📊The plan embeds climate resilience into grid planning & operation, while indicators ensure continuous improvement. Learn+👉 renewables-grid.eu/database/edp...

🔎 In search of grids clarity 🔍 We’re pleased to share that our CEO, Antonella Battaglini, joined Sam Morgan on FORESIGHT Climate & Energy’s Policy Dispatch podcast to discuss one of Europe’s most important energy files: the EU Grids Package. 🎧 Listen here: foresightmedia.com/story/s1EmnO...

⚡On #ElectriciansDay2026, RGI celebrates the skilled professionals helping power Europe’s energy transition. Electricians advance electrification on the ground, support clean technologies, and help keep critical systems running when it matters most 🌍 @europeon.bsky.social

📈 Price spikes in critical materials, such as copper, aluminium & electrical steel have driven surges in grid component costs ⚠️ This highlights how dependence on critical materials can pose a risk to Europe's competitiveness & climate goals @iea.orgreport for more info👉 www.iea.org/reports/buil...

💚 Today we would like to spotlight the 💬 Communication & Engagement 📊 category of our #RGIGridAwards 2026 More infos on the other two award categories, previous editions, the jury of experts and how to apply are available here 👉 renewables-grid.eu/award/

🇮🇹 @e-distribuzione.bsky.social's new resilience plan aims to ensure reliable electricity supply during heatwaves 💡Reducing vulnerability to climate impacts in high-risk areas in Italy, the initiative learns from a record heatwave that caused power outages Learn+👉 renewables-grid.eu/database/str...

💚 Today we would like to spotlight the 💡Technological Innovation & System Integration category of our #RGIGridAwards 2026 We particularly welcome innovative practices aligned with pressing priorities in the energy transition and grid development. These include, but are not limited to 👇

How can circularity be implemented to support resilient grid supply chains? Learn more in our upcoming webinar as we will explore the experience from RTE on their closed-loop practice for aluminium conductors 💡 Register now to join the discussion 👉 renewables-grid.eu/resources/cl...

☀️ What were RGI's key activities in April? Highlights from our latest newsletter include: 🏆 RGI Grid Awards 2026: submissions now open! 🌊 RGI & OCEaN #WindEurope2026 activities & photos 🫚 Recent GINGR webinars & new white paper ⚡ Grid news on energy security Explore: mailchi.mp/renewables-g...

Innovative circular approaches can help Europe's energy security and resilience💡 Join us on 📅 27 May to to hear from RTE's closed-loop practice for recycling aluminium from decommissioning assets to develop new high-voltage lines! Register now 👇 renewables-grid.eu/resources/cl...

📣 A new report from our colleagues from the other side of the Atlantic! Re.Climate, a Canadian non-for-profit for training, research and strategy on climate change communications and public engagement, published a set of reports & data based on a recent research-project on public engagement.

🌍⚡ Enhancing Europe’s energy system resiliency in the face of climate change Join us in Brussels for 2 events on DestinE’s energy research applications, discussing the shaping of the future of energy systems in Europe during the #5th User eXchange (UX5) event.

📢 Happy to announce that the submission period for the 2026 edition of the 🏆 #RGIGridAwards is now open! You can now showcase your innovative practices that improve ⚡ #grid deployment & 🌱 #renewables integration. 🔎 Explore all details and submit your practice by 5 July👇 renewables-grid.eu/award/

🌍 Submissions are open for the 13th edition of the #RGIGridAwards! Showcase your work advancing environmentally friendly, inclusive grid development and renewable integration. 🏆 Gain visibility, share your impact, and inspire the energy transition. 👉 Apply here: renewables-grid.eu/award/

🇪🇸 ⚡RGI + OCEaN are ready for #WindEurope2026! Next week in Madrid, we're hosting a variety of activities showcasing how offshore wind & grids can be developed hand-in-hand with biodiversity protection & restoration. Check out all #OffshoreNature26 activities: offshore-coalition.eu/ocean-activi...

Coming to Madrid for @windeurope.bsky.social's Annual Event next week? Join #NiD4OCEAN side event to explore why nature-inclusive innovation is essential for floating offshore wind infrastructure 🌊 💡The session will bring together stakeholder to explore key challenges and cutting-edge concepts

The energy transition is a matter of security? As Europe's reliance on fossil fuels has been costly & left the EU vulnerable to geopolitical shocks, here is a round of important news that showcase how the transition to a decarbonised system can support a more resilient and secure future for Europe👇

Europe’s energy transition risks being slowed not by ambition, but by grid capacity. New analysis from @ember-energy.org shows 1 in 2 grid operators can't connect planned wind&solar. ⚡ 66% of projects risk delays 🏠 16GW of rooftop solar at stake (1.5M+ homes) 🔥 Second fossil fuel price shock in 4y

One week until #WindEurope2026! We're excited to share that our side event w/ OCEaN & @windeurope.bsky.social features a keynote from Tinne Van der Straeten! Keen to hear what WindEurope's CEO has to say about investing in nature-friendly offshore wind & grids? Secure your spot👉 luma.com/rvctgs47

Today’s round of good news showcases how renewables-based grids are #PoweringProgress in Europe, providing security and flexibility through innovative projects and interconnection👇 Follow us for more grid-related news! 💡

🇵🇹 🌊 We're excited to share that Med OCEaN is expanding and has added APREN (the Portuguese Renewable Energy Association) as their newest Member! Learn more about APREN and Med OCEAN's shared vision and check out a quote from CEO Pedro Amaral Jorge 👉 lnkd.in/dpaG-mvQhttp...

🗞️ ⚡ What's the latest grid news from RGI Members, GINGR & OCEaN? RGI's March newsletter is out now & features: 🔸GINGR annual report & webinars 🔹OCEaN #WindEurope2026 activities 🔸Electrification Alliance statements 🔹Member news 🔸Upcoming events & more 💡Full newsletter: mailchi.mp/renewables-g...

Europe’s energy transition is growing – but not yet transforming ⚡ As Euractiv highlights, €1 trillion in green investment hasn’t reduced reliance on energy imports. The missing link? Grids and electrification 🔌 Infrastructure is 🗝️ – across borders, for energy security, and for people & nature 🌿

Want to co-create a future-proof 🇪🇺 energy system that embeds climate adaptation & resilience into planning processes? Join our upcoming workshop 'Engaging users with DestinE’s energy research' on 🗓️9 June 📍in Brussels, organised w/ @dlr-de.bsky.social +Info👇

🇪🇸 🌊 RGI is proud to partner w/ @windeurope.bsky.social & OCEaN for the #WindEurope2026 event 'Investing in Action, Paying for Action' on 22 April in Madrid! Interested in the event & attending #WindEurope2026? Check out the agenda & contact us for an invite: offshore-coalition.eu/event/invest...

Europe's #PoweringProgress towards energy security with commitments to energy security and investments in cross-border cooperation and grid expansion 💡 Here’s today’s round of good news to light up your Friday 🧶👇

🌊 ⛵ RGI & OCEaN are sailing towards @windeurope.bsky.social's Annual Event in Madrid! From 21-23 April, we've planned a range of activities on nature-friendly offshore wind & grids ⚡ 💡Learn more: offshore-coalition.eu/ocean-activi... Check out pictures from last year's conference in Copenhagen👇

🔌 47.3% of EU electricity came from renewable sources in 2025 - Eurostat figures 💡 🪽 Electricity from wind power was the main source, 37.5% of the total. ☀️ Solar came in second place with 27.5% and was also the fastest growing source, increasing 24.6%. More: ec.europa.eu/eurostat/web...

🌊☀️ A 31 MW floating solar project in Belgium shows how renewables can power industry while reusing space ♻️ But across Europe, rising resistance reminds us: the transition isn’t just technical - it’s societal 🇩🇰 👉 Renewables Now article: www.bisinfotech.com/totalenergie...

Good News from UK's largest transmission project: Eastern Green Link 3 signed £3bn contracts for its delivery🇬🇧 The project will connect Scotland's vast renewables to England, unlocking enough energy to power 2mi homes & strengthening UK's energy security💡 More👇 eandt.theiet.org/2026/03/04/k...

European grids have been #PoweringProgress with efforts towards securing power supply, boosting competitiveness and advancing the energy transition💡 To brighten your Friday, here's today round of good news with reports from Germany's @tennetde.bsky.social, UK's @neso-energy.bsky.social and Greece🧶👇

🏆That’s all for our #ChampionofChange campaign 2026! Who was your favourite?💚 To everyone who contributed – and to all those driving forward nature-friendly grid development across Europe and beyond – we extend our sincere thanks. Check out the factsheets here 👉 renewables-grid.eu/news/five-ne...

🇪🇺EU leaders are calling on the @ec.europa.eu to present concrete options to ↘️ electricity bills while safeguarding climate ambition&competitiveness. A🔑part of the solution? Accelerating grid expansion&strengthening cross-border interconnection to deliver a clean, affordable & secure energy system.

⚡ EDP Spain CEO Rocío Sicre urges regulators to invest more in grids At FES Iberia 2026 event she said: ℹ️ For 1 euro invested in power generation, 40c goes to grids ℹ️ 40% of Europe's grids +40 years old ℹ️ Bottleneck now grids & demand transformation, not capacity strategicenergy.eu/rocio-sicre-...

⚡ 🔊 Europe’s electrification journey is being powered by wind! This is the message from @windeurope.bsky.social’s 2025 statistics, which shows that the EU added 19GW of new wind energy capacity last year, 90% of which was onshore wind. 🔵 Read WindEurope’s full report: windeurope.org/data/product...

💡 Energy security starts w/ resilient supply chains, @iea.org reports👇 🌍 Clean tech supply chains are highly complex, vulnerable to human-made & natural threats 📊We need real-time quality data to spot risks 📜 Data-based policies can increase resilience ´ Full report👇 www.iea.org/reports/clea...

How is Europe #PoweringProgress? Here are some good news around energy, climate and grids to lighten this Friday👇