Euractiv.com Est. 1min 24-04-2023 (updated: 26-04-2023 ) Content-Type: Underwritten Underwritten Produced with financial support from an organization or individual, yet not approved by the underwriter before or after publication. Power grids [Adam Cohn / Flickr] Euractiv is part of the Trust Project >>> Print Email Facebook X LinkedIn WhatsApp Telegram With electric cars and heat pumps deployed on a massive scale across Europe, many fear blackouts as a result of the additional stress they cause for local power distribution networks. Mitigating this risk requires a more flexible electricity system and closer coordination between grid operators to unlock flexibility at the European level, energy experts say. In this special report, EURACTIV looks into local grid flexibility solutions and how they could be further promoted across Europe. Subscribe now to our newsletter EU Elections Decoded Email Address * Politics Newsletters Download PDF EU eyes ‘billions’ worth in flexibility from local electricity grids News | Electricity 24-04-2023 Est. 6minAs Europe shuts down its remaining coal power plants and turns away from volatile gas for electricity generation, it is also losing key flexible power supplies that can be switched on at the last minute to keep the lights on during peak hours. Grid operators call for greater transparency on household electricity use News | Electricity 25-04-2023 Est. 5minPower network operators are calling for greater transparency regarding electric cars and heat pumps connected to the grid in order to reinforce the EU’s network where necessary and tap into the potential of energy savings from households. The next energy crisis will be local. How do we prevent it? Opinion | Promoted content | Energy & Environment 13-04-2023 Est. 6minAs Europe rises through one energy crisis, another looms in the form of local grids unable to accommodate peak demand vs supply. This can, however, be avoided if Europe can optimise the use of energy resources at a local level. 13-06-2024
