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We believe in an energy transition that improves lives and enhances biodiversity. #GridsEmpower Europe.

Connect with us 👉 https://linktr.ee/renewablesgrid
Last week, the @ec.europa.eu published the 10th State of the Energy Union Report

It shows that Europe is advancing its energy transition, but also how much more is needed to reach climate and energy goals

Here are a few highlights 🧶👇
November 13, 2025 at 1:38 PM
🌿 The RGI October newsletter is out!

Read this edition for updates such as:
🔹 Call for proposals for a study on material needs for grids
🔹 Upcoming webinars on UK offshore developments & pollinator corridors
🔹 Summaries of recent events
🔹 Grid news
🔹 Autumn energy events
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November 4, 2025 at 12:08 PM
📢We are seeking contractors for a study on material & resource needs for Europe’s electricity grids⚡

Supply chains are under pressure, and we must understand future demands to meet climate & energy goals 📊

📄 We welcome proposals by 16 Nov!

Learn more 👉 renewables-grid.eu/news/tor-for...
October 28, 2025 at 2:03 PM
⚡ Great insights from our first panel at the #PowerOfParticipation workshop, moderated by Andreas Kaiser (DG Energy)

Panellists from RGI, ACER, TransnetBW, EU DSO Entity and CAN Europe discussed
💬Keeping PEPs flexible
👥Shared responsibility
🤝Building a culture that values participation
October 23, 2025 at 10:33 AM
💡 Joachim Balke from the @ec.europa.eu has opened our #PowerOfParticipation workshop, stressing that there’s no transition without grids and meaningful public engagement 🌱

He highlighted the importance of the Pact for Engagement, as well as the joint efforts of RGI, ACER & DG ENER
October 23, 2025 at 10:31 AM
🎉 We have just started our Public Workshop “Power of Participation” in Brussels – co-organised w/ the European Commission & ACER

As Europe’s grids evolve for the energy transition, meaningful stakeholder engagement is key.

Check out the programme for the day 👉 renewables-grid.eu/resources/po...
October 23, 2025 at 9:38 AM
As renewables & grids expand, they must coexist with different land and sea uses – incl 🌱 nature, 👥 communities, and 🪸 marine activity

With holistic planning, this spatial challenge is mitigated💡

⏳ Last chance to register for our upcoming webinar to explore how 👉 renewables-grid.eu/resources/we...
October 13, 2025 at 8:05 AM
🌍 RGI News – Sept 2025

🔹 RGI joins IUCN
🔹 Annual Conference insights on 100% decarbonised grids
🔹 Updates: BePart, FlatEMF, RISKY
🔹 Member stories from Ireland, Dortmund & Portugal
🔹 Autumn events on engagement, biodiversity & system integration

📢 Full newsletter 👉 mailchi.mp/renewables-g...
October 1, 2025 at 10:37 AM
🐚Have you registered for RGI & OCEaN's latest webinar? Tomorrow we'll be diving into the relationship between offshore ⚡️infrastructure, electromagnetic fields and biodiversity!

Register now to learn about the FlatEMF project & its results investigating this topic 👉 us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
September 30, 2025 at 7:51 AM
How can Europe secure the materials & tech for the energy transition – sustainably & circularly?🤔

Last Thursday, at our workshop in Brussels, 30+ experts discussed EU policy, sustainable procurement & circular grid practices 🔄

Thank you to all who joined!🌟
+Info👉 renewables-grid.eu/resources/ex...
September 29, 2025 at 1:09 PM
🗣On 15 October, join us in Brussels for JustWind4All & Wimby's final event!

incl:
✅ Demonstrations of project tools
✅ Workshops on mapping, modelling & participation
✅ Panel discussions

Register & discover how Europe can accelerate fair & inclusive wind energy: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
September 29, 2025 at 8:01 AM
🪸 📢 At DMEC's Nature+ Conference 2025, RGI's Deni Bellamy will be speaking in 'Scaling up Nature+ and Future Offshore Renewable Energy Projects' to outline how nature-positive innovations can accelerate change!

Info: www.eventbrite.nl/e/tickets-dmec-nature-conference-1098117682549?aff=oddtdtcreator
September 26, 2025 at 8:07 AM
🧡 What makes a good Public Engagement Plan (PEP)?

At Power of Participation on 23 Oct in Brussels, a panel of experts will debate the roadmap for PEPs and how they can build trust in the energy transition.

🚀 Register now: bit.ly/PowerOfParti...
September 24, 2025 at 1:27 PM
⚡ Tomorrow in Brussels: The Big Switch – Achieving 100% Decarbonised Power in Europe 🇪🇺🌍

Hosted by RGI with NESO, REN & RSPB. Last seats available 🎟️👇
🔗 bit.ly/TheBigSwitch...

#EnergyTransition #CleanPower
September 17, 2025 at 8:57 AM
📢 Yesterday, Med OCEaN published key considerations on how to integrate non-price criteria into offshore wind tenders in the region.

The design of these tenders can make offshore wind an ally to communities & marine ecosystems - Let's get it right!

Statement👉 offshore-coalition.eu/wp-content/u...
September 16, 2025 at 9:41 AM
🚨 Final call. RGI Annual Conference #TheBigSwitch is this Thu 18 Sep in Brussels. Last seats. Register now: bit.ly/TheBigSwitch...

⚙️ European decarbonisation with Catharina Sikow-Magny Eoin Kennedy. 🦉 Nature and people positive with Kevin Austin @arielbrunner.bsky.social Adrián Maté.
September 15, 2025 at 10:53 AM
🐟 ⚡Have you registered for RGI & OCEaN's latest mitigation measures webinar?

We'll dive into research from the FlatEMF project exploring EMF created by offshore grid cables, if and how they affect marine species and potential mitigation measures.

Register now! 👉 us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
September 12, 2025 at 8:21 AM
🌿⚡ Strategic environmental protection can speed up Europe’s grid build while restoring nature. Join our panel at The Big Switch: Achieving 100% Decarbonised Power in Europe.

🗓 18 Sep 2025, 09:30 to 18:30 CEST, Skyline, Brussels

🎟 Seats are limited. Register now: bit.ly/TheBigSwitch...
September 11, 2025 at 11:59 AM
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Make sure to join our other #CWW2025 sessions as NGOs, TSOs & developers present nature-friendly ⚡️infrastructure solutions:

🔹 Offshore impacts on nature | 10 Sept
🔹 Bird protection along grid | 10 Sept

See our full programme below! 👇
September 10, 2025 at 8:51 AM
RGI is at #CWW2025 all week - and we're happy to share impressions from our first session on Nature-Inclusive Design at offshore wind infrastructure.

💡Yesterday, visitors to RGI's stand heard about RWE ’s Reef Enhancement for Scour Protection project & TenneT's Ecocrossings initiative 🎉

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September 10, 2025 at 8:51 AM
⚡️ Excited to welcome Claude Turmes, former Luxembourg Energy Minister, as keynote at #TheBigSwitch in Brussels on 18 Sept.

He’ll open with "Winning the Last Mile" before panels dive into integrating renewables affordably and effectively across Europe.

Join us 👉 bit.ly/TheBigSwitch...
September 9, 2025 at 12:42 PM
⚡️New report "Nature-positive energy principles" from the @irena-official.bsky.social Coalition for Action is out now

RGI is happy to have contributed to the document, which explores 6 principles for environmental siting & permitting for renewable & grid infrastructure🌱

Full report👉 bit.ly/46394en
September 4, 2025 at 8:59 AM
⚡️ Speaker spotlight: We are pleased to welcome Lukasz Kolinski, Director at DG Energy, @ec.europa.eu, to The Big Switch on 18 September in Brussels!

Register now to join us in Brussels 👉 renewables-grid.eu/activities/e...
September 3, 2025 at 12:22 PM
🌿 The RGI August newsletter is out featuring👇

📘 Annual Report 2024 highlights
🎤 Invite to RGI events: our Conference, Workshop & webinars
⛈️ RGI & ENTSO-E survey on climate-proof grids
🌬️ JustWind4All final event
🍊 Good practice spotlight from REN
& much more!

Read now 👇 mailchi.mp/renewables-g...
September 2, 2025 at 1:33 PM
📢 Coming to #CWW? Visit RGI stand 16!

➕ Join sessions with NGOs, TSOs & developers on making infrastructure nature-friendly:

🔹 Offshore NID solutions | 9 Sept
🔹 Offshore impacts on nature | 10 Sept
🔹 Bird protection along grid | 10 Sept

See our full programme below! 👇
September 2, 2025 at 9:00 AM