Electricity
Policy brief: Energy system integration
Est. 2min"Sector coupling" is the new energy buzzword in town. In essence, it means bringing different energy carriers, infrastructure and consumption sectors closer together in search of more renewables, greater efficiency, and lower carbon emissions. With its European Green Deal, tabled …
Water-energy nexus: Untying the Gordian knot
Est. 1minThe relationship between water and energy is close and fraught with misunderstandings. The European Union has only dipped its toe into the subject, starting with a recent proposal to update the bloc’s drinking water directive. EURACTIV takes a look at …
Smart grids: Making connections
Est. 1minEU plans to move towards a low-carbon economy depend upon a transformed cross-border transmissions system that can integrate renewables and smart meters alike, offering energy consumption savings at source. But is Europe on track to meet the challenge?
Integrating renewables into the electricity grid
Est. 1minEurope has put in place legislation to promote renewable energies but is now faced with the challenge of integrating increasing amounts of intermittent power sources like solar and wind into the electricity grid, running the risk of destabilising it.
EU Electricity Market Liberalisation
Est. 1minThe liberalisation of EU electricity markets is part of a wider move towards a common energy policy - EURACTIV takes a closer look at the liberalisation drive, including power trading and challenges specific to the electricity sector.