TransnetBW

TransnetBW welcomes the European Commissions objective to strengthen Europes industrial base, accelerate industrial decarbonisation and reduce strategic dependencies in key value chains. Electricity grids are a key enabler of the proposed Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA) objectives, as industrial electrification depends on timely and sufficient grid expansion.

On 16 July, the European Commission opened a public consultation on its review of the Renewable Energy Directive (RED). TransnetBW welcomes the opportunity to provide below its views on several of the proposals. In summary our comments relate to the following aspects: With regards to new Art 20a(1), the provision of estimated renewable energy sources (RES) generation data is already widespread among European TSOs.

TransnetBW strongly supports the EC’s plan to introduce a European climate law, while also stressing the need to put security of supply at the center of the discussion around the future of our energy system. Putting the objective of climate neutrality into binding legislation would help to communicate a definitive, irreversible commitment towards this goal and would put more pressure on the timely implementation of…

On 16 July, the European Commission opened a public consultation on its review of the Energy Efficiency Directive (EED). TransnetBW considers energy efficiency as a key driver to reach the EU’s energy and climate policy objectives for 2030 and beyond. The European power systems will play a decisive role in supporting and enabling the achievement of these ambitions.

TransnetBW welcomes the European Commissions initiative to simplify and streamline environmental legislation in order to accelerate permit-granting procedures for infrastructure projects that are essential for achieving the Unions climate, energy security and decarbonisation objectives.

As transmission system operator (TSO) for the state of Baden-Wuerttemberg, TransnetBW is responsible for the secure supply of electricity to millions of households, and one of the most important industrial locations in Europe. At the same time, we are actively implementing the European energy transition towards a climate neutral future with projects such as SuedLink and Ultranet.

TransnetBW welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback to the proposed revision of the regulation on guidelines for trans-European energy infrastructure (TEN-E). This paper reflects our current state of analysis of the revision.

TransnetBW welcomes the opportunity to provide below its views on several of the proposals and thereby to respond to the ECs consultation: TransnetBW strongly supports the European Commissions decision to preserve the well-functioning, liquid and integrated European spot markets as transmission system operators (TSOs) have optimized their operational processes in the past 25 years based on market mechanisms.

Overall, the revision of the EU Energy Security Framework should build on the strengths of existing national systems and already in place effective EU cooperation, enhance coordination mechanisms, and ensure that any new measures are proportionate and respect the diversity of member states energy systems.

The four German TSOs value ACERs cooperation with TSOs in advancing European electricity markets and recognise the progress achieved through common market rules, methodologies and cross-border cooperation. At the same time, we recognize structural issues regarding accountability, competence exceedance and delivery that affect ACERs effectiveness, efficiency and ultimately even ACERs legit-imacy.