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Explore the drive for smart grids today, in 2020, and beyond to address system complexity, increase renewable energy levels, and enhance user participation. Discover how smart grids optimize electricity infrastructure and enable efficient energy use.
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Smart Grids:A Member State Perspective Fintan Slye May 2013
European Energy Roadmap 2050 2010 2020 2030 2040 2050
Targets for non-synchronous sources in European Systems * Based on analysis of National Renewable Action Plans (NREAPs) as submitted by Member States
Real Time Operational Limits 75% 50%
The System Needs Smart Grid Solutions • The drivers for Smart Grids Today... ...2020... .. and beyond System Complexity ?? % Renewable Levels +50% 75 50 SNSP Energy SNSP Energy SNSP Energy User Participation
Our Smart Grid Programme • Shaping our Smart Grid Future 2 Technology & Infrastructure 1 3 Demonstration Projects DS3 4 Innovation Hub
Existing: • 2 x Interconnectors to UK • Future: • France and/or more to UK Interconnecting with Europe IE-GB Moyle Interconnector IE-FR East-West Interconnector Potential new interconnector
Smart Grids will help us to: • Facilitate more sustainable energy • Deliver reliable, robust energy supplies • Optimise the use of electricity infrastructure • Enable customers to use energy more efficiently
Our Smart Grid Programme • Shaping our Smart Grid Future 2 Technology & Infrastructure 1 3 Demonstration Projects DS3 4 Innovation Hub
DS3 • Delivering a Secure Sustainable System • 2011 – Programme established • Meeting the RES Policy Objectives efficiently while maintaining system security • Holistically considering technical, commercial and regulatory needs of the system • Engaging with all industrystakeholders Detailed Technical Analysis 2008 - All Island Grid Study 2010 - Facilitation of Renewables 2011 - Ensuring a Secure Sustainable System
Technology & Infrastructure • A power system that meets the needs of the future