The European Union has set a €584 billion price tag to ready its power grid for 2030, but debates continue over spending priorities.
At Enlit Europe, experts diverged sharply: Michael Villa from smartEn advocates for prioritizing grid flexibility, arguing that adapting to rapid demand fluctuations could slash grid costs and prevent wasted renewable energy. Conversely, TransnetBW’s CFO Rainer Pflaum emphasizes affordability, warning that flexibility requires costly digital upgrades and subsidies, especially for heavy industries. The debate underscores a critical balancing act for Europe’s energy future: flexibility versus affordability.
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