With the green transition, electricity consumption will be two to three times greater in 2030 than today. This is because we will have more electric cars, heat pumps and an industry that runs on electricity.
At the same time, the production of electricity is taking place more and more decentralized. Previously, electricity came from a few large power plants. Now and in the future, it will primarily be produced by wind turbines and solar cells, which are spread all over the country.
- The future requires many more cables and transformer stations, so that we can transport the electricity from wind turbines and solar cells to consumers. It takes time to plan, purchase and build, and it is crucial that it does not become a bottleneck for the green transition, says Kristian Jensen, CEO of Green Power Denmark.
To ensure that the pace is high enough, Energinet and Green Power Denmark are taking seven initiatives under the heading "Net on time". The initiatives are intended to help make it faster to establish new facilities on electric highways, expressways, country roads and secondary roads.
- We want to create the best possible conditions for creating cable connections between consumers and producers of electricity. It is a huge task, and it requires major investments. But it can help accelerate the green transition, says Thomas Egebo, CEO of Energinet.
Will create clarity about connection time
Specifically, Energinet and the local electricity grid companies, represented by Green Power Denmark, promise that within 12 months, in the vast majority of cases, they can inform developers of large solar and wind farms where and when a facility can be connected to the electricity grid. In many cases, this will be much faster than today.
If it is a question of smaller installations that need to be connected to the distribution grid, the answer is already coming faster – regardless of whether it is about charging stations for electric transport, heat pumps at district heating plants or electrical installations for industries.
- We expect that in the vast majority of cases it will be possible to meet the new service targets once the seven initiatives have been implemented. For more complicated cases, our ambition is to ensure a smooth and efficient connection process that is adapted to individual needs, says Thomas Egebo.
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The 7 initiatives:
- Clearer process and division of roles.
- Two possible paths for connection.
- Strengthened cooperation between the grid companies and Energinet.
- Offers for temporary connections.
- More transparency and dialogue about long-term grid expansion.
- Strengthened dialogue and process with authorities.
- Framework that supports speed and long-term investments.
Read more about the seven initiatives in the report ”Net til tiden”.
Source: Energinet and Green Power Denmark
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