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Grid bottlenecks could cost Europe 120 GW of renewables by 2030

“Grid bottlenecks are no longer simply a technical issue. They are a security risk.”
Melodie Michel
Melodie Michel
Grid bottlenecks could cost Europe 120 GW of renewables by 2030
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Insufficient grid capacity could delay or prevent the installation of 120 GW of renewable energy, according to new research by Ember.

As the EU faces another power price crisis, the think tank warns that the bloc needs to invest more in grid capacity to support the rollout of renewables. 

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