Accelerating EU Electricity Links: Spain, Portugal, and France Strengthen Collaboration
Following a recent blackout that impacted several areas across the Iberian Peninsula, Spain and Portugal have jointly urged the European Union to fast-track the enhancement of electricity interconnections with France. This call highlights the critical need to fortify cross-border energy infrastructure to improve grid reliability and resilience against future disruptions. Both nations stress that bolstering these links will facilitate more efficient energy exchange, reduce reliance on fossil fuels, and align with Europe’s ambitious climate targets.
Among their primary demands are:
- Raising interconnection capacity to meet or exceed 10% of installed electricity generation-a benchmark established by EU directives but yet unmet in Iberia.
- Investing in advanced grid modernization, including upgrading cables and integrating technologies capable of managing variable renewable energy…
—-
Author : Atticus Reed
Publish date : 2025-05-31 15:03:00
Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
—-
1 – 2 – 3 – 4 – 5 – 6 – 7 – 8
