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Renewables Grid Initiative

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We believe in an energy transition that improves lives and enhances biodiversity. #GridsEmpower Europe. Connect with us 👉 linktr.ee/renewablesgrid

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Renewables Grid Initiative @renewablesgrid.bsky.social · 22h
The conflict in the Strait of Hormuz has disrupted fossil fuel supply, pushing energy prices up and draining economies worldwide. The impacts are felt by households and businesses alike, but shifting to electrification and modern grids can protect consumers from volatile imported fuels 🧶👇
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Renewables Grid Initiative @renewablesgrid.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
📢 🌊 Have you registered for RGI's sixth Nature-Inclusive Design webinar, co-hosted with OCEaN? You won't want to miss this chance to learn about nature-inclusive scour protection from speakers from #RWE, #Vattenfall, @natuurenmilieu.nl @ministerieezk.bsky.social
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Renewables Grid Initiative @renewablesgrid.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
⚡ Europe’s electrification opportunity is clear. The question is how we turn it into delivery. At #PowerAndNature, Panel 1 will explore how Europe can fast-track electrification while strengthening competitiveness, security and public legitimacy.
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Renewables Grid Initiative @renewablesgrid.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
Last chance to register 🚨 Join us tomorrow to learn how grid operators can deliver fast-track solutions for climate-resilient grids 🌪️ 🗓️ RGI's Webinar will look into how the Grid Innovation Alliance, an initiative of 8 European TSOs, is developing and implementing solutions for climate-proof grids
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Renewables Grid Initiative @renewablesgrid.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
⚡ How can grid technologies help deliver the electricity system Europe needs? RGI is pleased to be a Media Partner of the Power Transmission & Distribution Technology Expo, bringing the transmission and distribution community together in Cologne this November.
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Renewables Grid Initiative @renewablesgrid.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
We're in a new Age of Electricity! @iea.org's new report highlights👇 💡Electricity accounts for 23% of energy consumption & powers ca. 50% of global GDP ⛽Faster electrification could cut fossil imports & save countries over $400bi yearly 🏗️Maximising benefits needs investment in grids & flexibility
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Renewables Grid Initiative @renewablesgrid.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
How can Europe deliver secure, competitive and clean heating & cooling? Explore policy discussions & industry insights at @helloheatpumps.bsky.social's Heat Pump Forum 2026 on 1 Dec in Brussels 🗓️ Register now 👉 buff.ly/dCqipgc
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Renewables Grid Initiative @renewablesgrid.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Scour protection materials, when required, are installed around foundations & cables of offshore wind assets to prevent seabed erosion caused by waves, currents & turbulence around structures. In addition, nature-inclusive scour protection materials can support the development of marine habitats 🌿
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Renewables Grid Initiative @renewablesgrid.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
💡 🗣️ Join us for our sixth Nature-Inclusive Design webinar with OCEaN! Experts will dive into existing scour protection pilot projects, the composition and actual costs of this innovative measure, and the challenges associated with implementing it at scale.
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Renewables Grid Initiative @renewablesgrid.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
⚡ Electrification is moving to the centre of the global climate and energy debate. But what does it actually take to make it happen? Ahead of COP31, RGI and @caneurope.org are launching Electrification Essentials, a new 3-part webinar series.
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Renewables Grid Initiative @renewablesgrid.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Yesterday, RGI's CEO, Antonella Battaglini, joined a panel at the Energy Grid Intelligence Summit Europe in Amsterdam, exploring the role of grid operators in the future as energy systems become more decentralised 💡 We thank The Economist for the invitation and the other panellists! 💪
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Renewables Grid Initiative @renewablesgrid.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
What if the fastest route to electrification is also the one that works better for nature and people? At #RGIAnnualConference2026, we’ll ask how better planning, engagement and finance can help Europe accelerate renewables and grids - without treating nature and people as trade-offs.
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Renewables Grid Initiative @renewablesgrid.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
4️⃣ dates to save this autumn! 🍂🗓️ RGI's webinar line-up covers everything from nature-positive grids to climate resilience 💡👇 🌿 Biodiversity reporting, 12 Oct ⚡ Climate-proof grids, 15 Oct 🌊 Nature-inclusive scour protection, 04 Nov 🌡️ Climate resilience with DestinE, 12 Nov +Info 👉 buff.ly/TjbWVcE
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Renewables Grid Initiative @renewablesgrid.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
🌍 The 'Empowering All' report finds that while energy transitions are leading to a decentralisation of energy system resources, power structures remain centralised, often leading to local resistance to change and the exclusion of end-user groups. Read recommendations 👇 buff.ly/j3Z6uov
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Renewables Grid Initiative @renewablesgrid.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
🏠 The guidebook 'Applying behavioural insights to unlock residential demand flexibility' showcases that behavioural interventions can meaningfully increase engagement in flexibility programmes and, in some cases, significantly reduce peak demand. Explore findings👇 buff.ly/uGZEfTB
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Renewables Grid Initiative @renewablesgrid.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
New reports from the @iea.org's Technology Collaboration Programme, UsersTCP, showcase how the energy transition succeeds when people are treated as active participants, as flexibility providers on the grid or as users whose voices shape the transition👇🧶
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Renewables Grid Initiative @renewablesgrid.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
⛈️ Europe is the fastest-warming continent & extreme weather is increasingly putting electricity grids to the test 💡 Reliable and implementable solutions are urgently needed 🗓️ Join our Webinar on 15 Oct to explore how grid operators can deliver fast-track solutions for climate-proof grids!
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Renewables Grid Initiative @renewablesgrid.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
🍂Before you begin the weekend, check out RGI's latest newsletter! Feat: ⚡RGI, IUCN & GINGR's upcoming POWER & NATURE conference 🌊New OCEaN stakeholder engagement report 📗RGI's 2025 Annual Report 📰 News from @amprion.bsky.social, Elia, IPTO, @redeiacorp.bsky.social Read now: tinyurl.com/RGI-Sept26
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Renewables Grid Initiative @renewablesgrid.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
📽️ Missed our webinar on circular transformers last week? The recording and presentations are now online! During the 22 September session, we explored Hitachi Energy's collaboration with Elia Group to close the loop on decommissioned transformers, including 👇🧶
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Renewables Grid Initiative @renewablesgrid.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
How can grid infrastructure support biodiversity and cultural heritage? 🌍 In Portugal, REN’s Grid Orchards project preserves the endangered Ermelo orange trees within power line corridors, transforming them into productive agricultural spaces 🇵🇹
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Renewables Grid Initiative @renewablesgrid.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
📣 Speaker Announcement! We're delighted to share RWE's Natalie Rothausen will join us at RGI's Power & Nature Conference, co-organised with IUCN and the Global Initiative for Nature, Grids and Renewables (GINGR)
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Renewables Grid Initiative @renewablesgrid.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
📘 Our 2025 Annual Report is out! From bird protection in the field to COP30 and the European Grids Package: how RGI turned the energy transition's toughest questions into workable answers. Read the full report 👇 buff.ly/syO4xQD
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Renewables Grid Initiative @renewablesgrid.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Europe's grids are #PoweringProgress with smart planning, flexibility, and innovation unlocking the full potential of the infrastructure ⚡ Here is a round of good news to brighten up your Monday! 👇🧶
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Renewables Grid Initiative @renewablesgrid.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
📢 1 day to go! You're invited to RGI & OCEaN's webinar tomorrow to celebrate the launch of a new OCEaN report 🎉 The 📄 dives into stakeholder engagement efforts for offshore wind & grids, outlining concrete approaches at MSP & project level + sharing principles to create meaningful engagement.
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Renewables Grid Initiative @renewablesgrid.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
🚀 Exciting News! We are thrilled to announce that RGI’s CEO, Antonella Battaglini, will join the Energy Grid Intelligence Summit Europe as a panellist for the session 'From operators to orchestrators: reimagining the role of TSOs'
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Renewables Grid Initiative @renewablesgrid.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Germany has unveiled a roadmap to phase out fossil fuels by 2045🌏 Increasing renewables to 80% of electricity generation by 2030, the plan is a first step towards stronger climate action, but more is needed, @theguardian.com reports👉 buff.ly/pJN1qWQ Other news support the need for implementation👇🧶
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Renewables Grid Initiative @renewablesgrid.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
🫂OCEaN's new report on stakeholder engagement is out now! The report explores existing practices, recommendations & policies related to stakeholder engagement for offshore wind & grids in Europe’s northern seas - during both spatial planning & project development. Read the report👉️ buff.ly/LrmBRNJ
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Renewables Grid Initiative @renewablesgrid.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
How can grid infrastructure projects create long-term educational and employment opportunities? 🌍 🇮🇹 In Italy, Terna’s T-Lab Master’s Programme, developed with three Italian universities, supports education and employability for communities near the Tyrrhenian Link project.
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Renewables Grid Initiative @renewablesgrid.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
📣 Speaker Announcement! We’re thrilled to share that @caneurope.org's @chiaramartinelli.bsky.social will join RGI's Power & Nature Conference, co-organised with IUCN & GINGR!
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Renewables Grid Initiative @renewablesgrid.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Last chance to register for tomorrow's webinar & join us for @climategroup.bsky.social's Climate Week NYC to explore circularity for a resilient transition! ♻️ Invited experts will share how circular transformers can help grid operators reduce impacts while also strengthening their supply chains 💪
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Renewables Grid Initiative @renewablesgrid.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
How can grid operators prepare for extreme weather impacts on Europe’s energy system? ⛈️ As extreme weather events like storms, floods, and heatwaves increase, they are impacting the energy system To develop fast-track solutions, 8 European TSOs created the Grid Innovation Alliance 🤝
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Renewables Grid Initiative @renewablesgrid.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
How can biodiversity reporting help renewable energy developers and grid operators turn Nature-Positive ambitions into practical action? 🤔 Join our upcoming webinar co-organised with the Global Initiative for Nature, Grids and Renewables (GINGR) 🫚 🗓️ 12 October 2026 | 🕓 14:00-15:00 CET
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Renewables Grid Initiative @renewablesgrid.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
How can grid infrastructure projects deliver tangible benefits to local communities? 🌍 In Scotland, @ssentransmission.bsky.social’s Community Benefit Funds support local communities near grid projects 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🌱 As an example, the Growspace Network received £5,000 to create a community gardening space
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Renewables Grid Initiative @renewablesgrid.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
🌊 🫶 Have you registered to hear about Shared Seas, Shared Decisions? RGI and OCEaN's upcoming webinar will celebrate the launch of a new report diving into stakeholder engagement approaches for offshore wind and electricity grids in the North and Baltic Seas.
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Renewables Grid Initiative @renewablesgrid.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
The energy transition is advancing globally, from record-breaking electric truck sales to groundbreaking solar advancements! 🌎 Here is a round of good news from around the globe to boost your week ✨👇
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Renewables Grid Initiative @renewablesgrid.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
⚡ How electrified are EU Member States really? RGI is part of the Electrification Alliance, which has launched a new Electrification Observatory tracking how far industry, transport, heating and other sectors have shifted to electricity across Europe.
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Renewables Grid Initiative @renewablesgrid.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
📣 The agenda is out! On 30 November in Brussels, RGI, IUCN and GINGR will bring together policymakers, industry leaders, financiers, civil society and environmental experts for 'Power & Nature: A Conference on Accelerating Electrification, Offshore Wind and Grids with Nature and People as Allies'.
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Renewables Grid Initiative @renewablesgrid.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Recently, the UN warned that the world will breach the 1.5°C global warming limit, likely within the next decade. But not all hope is lost! The way forward can also combine climate action with financial benefits 👇🧶
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Renewables Grid Initiative @renewablesgrid.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
💡Transformers are key for decarbonisation, but their production relies on critical raw materials ♻️Circularity can help reduce resource demand, lower impacts & build resilience against supply chain disruptions Our next webinar will explore how practices on the ground are promoting such solutions👇
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Renewables Grid Initiative @renewablesgrid.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Climate change is impacting Europe’s communities and ecosystems on land and at sea ⚠️ Here is a round of news to understand the impact on ecosystems and grid infrastructure, as well as why adaptation should be made a priority 👇🧶
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Renewables Grid Initiative @renewablesgrid.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
How can direct engagement with communities enhance grid infrastructure projects? 💡 🇪🇸 In Spain, @redelectricare.bsky.social's Community Liaison Coordinators engaged with residents to identify & address local needs, as well as co-create solutions 👥
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Renewables Grid Initiative @renewablesgrid.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
🌬️ Europe is on track for a record wind year! In the first half of 2026, 8.8GW of new wind capacity was added - 30% more than the same period in 2025. @windeurope.bsky.social's new data report notes these added onshore & offshore turbines can generate enough ⚡ to power 7 million households. (1/2)
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Renewables Grid Initiative @renewablesgrid.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
1/2 ⚡ Europe’s energy security depends on electrification, domestic renewable electricity and an integrated European market. As Helmholtz argues, reducing exposure to fossil fuel shocks is key to long-term resilience. Read the opinion piece 👇 www.helmholtz.de/en/newsroom/...
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Renewables Grid Initiative @renewablesgrid.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
✨ Our Annual Conference 2026 has a venue! Join us at SPARKS in the heart of Brussels on 30 November for Power & Nature, bringing together energy, nature and finance stakeholders to explore how we can build faster and build well. ⚡🌿
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Renewables Grid Initiative @renewablesgrid.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Transformers are a key component for electricity grids ⚡️ ⚠️Yet their production is highly material-intensive 📈High global demand for transmission capacity & raw material price surges are also leading to project delays & cost increases 🚨All of this indicates vulnerabilities in grid supply chains
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Renewables Grid Initiative @renewablesgrid.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
How can regional investments support communities hosting grid projects? 🌍 🇳🇱 The Dutch government invests in improving communities near high-voltage grid projects 👥 Local governments and residents collaboratively decide how to allocate funds, ensuring investments align with community needs.
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Renewables Grid Initiative @renewablesgrid.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
⚡ Europe knows what it needs to build. The question is: how do we build it faster - and build it well? Accelerating renewables and grids while strengthening nature and delivering benefits for people will be at the heart of #PowerAndNature. 🌿
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Renewables Grid Initiative @renewablesgrid.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
🍂 September is here, and a busy autumn lies ahead! Catch up on what happened across RGI and the energy world in August. ⚡ Power & Nature Annual Conference 🌊 New OCEaN report 🌡️ Grid resilience webinars 🇪🇺 EU policy updates 💡 Read more: mailchi.mp/renewables-g...
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Renewables Grid Initiative @renewablesgrid.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
(🧵1/2)⚡Europe needs a plan to make this fossil fuel crisis its last. Ahead of the #SOTEU, RGI has joined 200+ organisations calling on @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu for a concrete plan to end Europe’s fossil fuel dependence.
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Renewables Grid Initiative @renewablesgrid.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Record heatwaves are pushing power systems to their limits ⚠️ But solutions to increase flexibility and support nature can be important assets 💡👇
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