How is electricity from wind and solar farms reliably delivered to people and businesses in Baden-Württemberg? And what kinds of grids does the energy transition need to ensure this continues to happen in the future? In her presentation, Saskia Albrecht of TransnetBW GmbH provides insight into the current status of grid expansion in Germany and Baden-Württemberg, explains key challenges, and presents specific TransnetBW projects in the Rhine-Neckar region.
TransnetBW operates the 220- and 380-kilovolt transmission grid in Baden-Württemberg. Approximately 80 transformers connect this grid to the regional distribution grids. Through these interconnections, more than 11 million people and numerous internationally significant industrial companies are supplied with reliable electricity around the clock. In this way, TransnetBW makes an important contribution to economic strength and quality of life in southwestern Germany.
At the same time, the grid is part of the German and European electricity interconnection network: It is connected to the grids in Germany, France, Austria, and Switzerland via more than 35 interconnection points. Together with neighboring grid operators, TransnetBW provides the necessary capacity for non-discriminatory cross-border electricity transmission.
The energy transition presents the transmission grid with new challenges. Growing volumes of electricity generated from renewable sources must be transported safely and over long distances to consumers. For this reason, TransnetBW is reinforcing and expanding the extra-high-voltage grid in line with demand. The necessary measures are being developed in collaboration with the other transmission system operators as part of the grid development plan.
The event is free of charge; registration is not required.
TransnetBW operates the 220- and 380-kilovolt transmission grid in Baden-Württemberg. Approximately 80 transformers connect this grid to the regional distribution grids. Through these interconnections, more than 11 million people and numerous internationally significant industrial companies are supplied with reliable electricity around the clock. In this way, TransnetBW makes an important contribution to economic strength and quality of life in southwestern Germany.
At the same time, the grid is part of the German and European electricity interconnection network: It is connected to the grids in Germany, France, Austria, and Switzerland via more than 35 interconnection points. Together with neighboring grid operators, TransnetBW provides the necessary capacity for non-discriminatory cross-border electricity transmission.
The energy transition presents the transmission grid with new challenges. Growing volumes of electricity generated from renewable sources must be transported safely and over long distances to consumers. For this reason, TransnetBW is reinforcing and expanding the extra-high-voltage grid in line with demand. The necessary measures are being developed in collaboration with the other transmission system operators as part of the grid development plan.
The event is free of charge; registration is not required.
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