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Press release

RGI welcomes the adoption of the Renewables Directive by the European Parliament and calls for ambitious national implementation

Press release

Topic

Advocating for optimised grids

Dimension

Energy & Society

Published 15 November 2018

The Renewables Grid Initiative (RGI) welcomes the European Parliament’s adoption of the Renewables Directive on Tuesday. Our Members are committed to developing the grid that is needed to accommodate the growing share of renewables in the system.

They confirm that it is already technically possible today to safely operate an electricity system with high shares of renewables and are committed to work collaboratively to develop solutions for a fully decarbonised and sustainable electricity system.

However, we need political commitment, a sensible regulatory framework, and reliable and efficient markets in order to achieve these solutions. A European commitment to increase the share of renewables is a step in the right direction and needs to be flanked by additional measures. Clear, forward-looking political engagement at national level is now required to back the decision of the European Parliament through the submission of ambitious national energy and climate plans and to support the development of the associated grids.

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Stephanie Bätjer

Director – Communication

Stephanie Bätjer

Director – Communication

t: +49 30 2332 11017
Stephanie Bätjer is leading the Renewables Grid Initiative’s communication and event activities as Programme Manager – Communication. She is also heavily involved in RGI’s policy work and all activities that look at social engagement around grids. She previously worked in the communications team of the European Climate Foundation. Stephanie has studied at the Universities of Marburg and Hamburg, Germany, and the University of Southern Queensland, Australia. She holds degrees in political science and journalism.

Stephanie Bätjer

Director – Communication

Stephanie Bätjer

Director – Communication

t: +49 30 2332 11017
Stephanie Bätjer is leading the Renewables Grid Initiative’s communication and event activities as Programme Manager – Communication. She is also heavily involved in RGI’s policy work and all activities that look at social engagement around grids. She previously worked in the communications team of the European Climate Foundation. Stephanie has studied at the Universities of Marburg and Hamburg, Germany, and the University of Southern Queensland, Australia. She holds degrees in political science and journalism.