π’Brussels is urging faster progress on the GreeceβCyprus subsea cable, a reminder that interconnected electricity grids are vital to πͺπΊβs clean energy future.
Now is the moment to double down on smart, inclusive grid planning for people and planet ππ
@euractiv.com π www.euractiv.com/news/brussel...
Lessons from southern Germany showcase how science-based planning can support climate-resilient infrastructureπ©πͺ
Ulm Netze is evaluating how heavy rainfall and surface water affect substations. Adaptation measures will be implemented based on the results.
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Collaboration between grid operators, NGOs & authorities have secured good implementation and laid the foundation for effective protection of sensitive species in Spain!
Check out the factsheet to learn more! π
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π± Our fourth #ChampionofChange of 2026 isβ¦ Spain! πͺπΈ
Spainβs βRoyal Decreeβ (2008) establishes technical measures & legal requirements to avoid bird electrocution & mobilised funds to enable necessary changes.
Canβt wait to find out whoβs next? Find all factsheets renewables-grid.eu/news/five-ne...
π’ The latest RGI newsletter is out! π’
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πΉGINGR hiring
πΈRGI & OCEaN plans for @windeurope.bsky.social annual event
πΉGood practices on climate-proofing grids
πΈRGI at a World Bank webinar on climate risk
πΉSummaries of recent grid-related news & more
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In the Netherlands, Tennetβs preventive design helps avoid climate hazards for electricity gridsπ³π±
Adaptation measures include
β¬οΈElevating crucial substation components
β οΈUsing adapted mast designs
π€Integrating the latest flood risk data into grid planning
Learn+π renewables-grid.eu/database/ten...
π’ Weβre hiring!
RGI is seeking a Communication Manager for GINGR - Global Initiative for Nature, Grids and Renewables.
Help shape the story of a Nature- & People-Positive energy transition, turning technical insight into powerful narratives.
Interested? Apply here π renewables-grid.eu/careers/
π€ β RGI is proud to support the upcoming German-language premiere of the film 'Die Wilde Noordzee' (the Wild North Sea)! This film beautifully showcases the marine creatures living in the North Sea & their relationship with human activities.
πΊ Check out the trailerπ
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π Learn more about RGIβs involvement in DestinE: renewables-grid.eu/resources/de...
π Want to turn complex climate data into clear, interactive stories - without coding?
On 26 February, 11:00-12:00 CET, DestinE is hosting a webinar on its DEA storytelling platform.
π‘ Features, examples, and best practices included.
π Register: destination-earth.eu/event/webina...
π£RGI co-organised @theworldbank.bsky.social webinar on climate-proofing electricity grids with ENTSO-E & Terna SpA.
With ENTSO-E, we presented our work on a new indicator for quantitative cost estimation of climate adaptation & resilience measures.
Rec & slides π renewables-grid.eu/resources/we...
π Join our CEO, Antonella Battaglini, at @economist.comβs 13th annual World Ocean Summit & Expo on March 4th-5th 2026 in Montreal, Canada, focusing on the transition to a sustainable ocean economy, ocean stewardship, strategies to restore ocean health & marine technology.
π More: lnkd.in/dmMqgVCX
π±Our 3rd #ChampionofChange of 2026 is Czechia!π¨πΏ
In Czechia, only officially approved βbird-safeβ power line designs & mitigation measures are permitted. Enduring collaboration with grid operators and NGOs make power lines safe for birds!
Find the factsheet here π renewables-grid.eu/news/five-ne...
Ensuring a secure electricity supply to European communities means addressing a changing climate & increasing extreme weather eventsβοΈ
π‘Highlighting that solutions exist, we will share real-world cases on how grid operators are keeping #ResilienceOnTheLineβ‘
+Infoπ renewables-grid.eu/news/practic...
π£Happening today!
How can Europeβs energy systems stay reliable as the climate changes?
Join us for a webinar co-organised with The World Bank, ENTSO-E & Terna to explore how climate adaptation & resilience are integrated across the investment cycleπ‘
Register: renewables-grid.eu/resources/we...
πππ½ The UK recently announced the results of its latest offshore wind auction: 8.4GW of projects awarded & the largest auction so far in Europe!
These projects will support UK plan to decarbonise their electricity sources by 2030πͺ
π @windeurope.bsky.social's insights: windeurope.org/news/uk-awar...
πͺπΊβ‘EU electricity hit a turning point in 2025 (@ember-energy.orgβs European Electricity Review 2026)
Highlights:
π’ Wind + solar: 30% (now above fossil at 29%)
π’ Solar: 369 TWh (13%), 20%+ growth 4 years running
π’ Renewables: 48% of EU power
Read full review π ember-energy.org/latest-insig...
π± Our second #ChampionofChange of 2026 isβ¦ Portugal! π΅πΉ
Integrated Vegetation Management (IVM) is reducing maintenance costs, increasing the gridβs resilience to wildfires, building value for local people & supporting local biodiversity!
Find the factsheet π https://ow.ly/nIq150Y8MVv
Work will span 14 Natura 2000 sites in Bulgaria π§π¬ and 48 IBA/KBA areas in North Macedonia π²π° and Turkey πΉπ·. βΉοΈ Read more π bspb.org/en/new-inter...
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Good news from @birdlifeeurope.bsky.social's Bulgarian partner! π¦ BSPB and Elektrodistribution Yug are launching an international EU LIFE project to make power networks safer for birds, supporting the Eastern Imperial Eagle and Egyptian Vulture.
π₯The dataset was developed to support our joint work w/ ENTSO-E on embedding climate resilience into long-term grid planning. A public consultation is now open until 6 February β provide your feedback & support climate-resilient grids!
Learn + & check the datasetπ renewables-grid.eu/resources/cl...
New from RGI π Our Climate Hazards Dataset, mapping climate risks to grid infrastructure & showcasing real-world adaptation measures to tackle them across Europe!
βοΈ Designed for grid planners, policymakers, researchers and the public, it provides climate-hazard definitions & their impact.
How can Europeβs energy systems stay reliable in the face of a changing climate?βοΈ
Join our webinar w/ World Bank, ENTSO-E & Terna on ποΈ12 Feb to learn how climate adaptation & resilience are being incorporated into grids from planning to operation
#RegisterNowπ renewables-grid.eu/resources/we...
@ember-energy.org
Good news from Emberβs European Electricity Review 2026: In 2025, EU wind + solar hit 30% of electricity (solar 13%, wind 17%). Coal fell to 9.2%. In 14 EU countries, wind + solar produced more than all fossil generation combined. πβ‘π¬οΈβοΈπΏπ€
Read the report π ember-energy.org/latest-insig...
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Our first #ChampionofChange of 2026 isβ¦ Slovakia!πΈπ°
Birds can fly more safely around power lines in Slovakia thanks to a history of direct communication & collaborative projects between the NGO, Raptor Protection of Slovakia & committed grid operators!
Find the factsheet πhttps://ow.ly/xGOs50Y01VP
Weβll be releasing a new factsheet every 2 weeksβ¦ but if you canβt wait until then, then find them all on our website here π renewables-grid.eu/news/five-ne...
πΊοΈ What factors enable certain actors to do more for nature alongside around power lines? β‘οΈ
Join us over the next 10 weeks as we reveal some real energy and nature #ChampionsofChange!
Photo from @REN power lines in Portugal.
@lifeprogramme.bsky.social
π RGI December newsletter is out! πΏβ‘ Highlights: Golden Pylon winners π, EU Grids Package reflections πͺπΊ, UK offshore wind factsheet π and pollinator tracking π. Read: mailchi.mp/renewables-g...
Happy holidays & happy 2026! β¨
π Huge thanks to The Jolt team for hosting this discussion and helping elevate the vital role of grids in our energy future.
