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We believe in an energy transition that improves lives and enhances biodiversity. #GridsEmpower Europe. Connect with us ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://linktr.ee/renewablesgrid

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๐ŸŒ RGI News โ€“ Sept 2025

๐Ÿ”น RGI joins IUCN
๐Ÿ”น Annual Conference insights on 100% decarbonised grids
๐Ÿ”น Updates: BePart, FlatEMF, RISKY
๐Ÿ”น Member stories from Ireland, Dortmund & Portugal
๐Ÿ”น Autumn events on engagement, biodiversity & system integration

๐Ÿ“ข Full newsletter ๐Ÿ‘‰ mailchi.mp/renewables-g...

01.10.2025 10:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ŸšHave you registered for RGI & OCEaN's latest webinar? Tomorrow we'll be diving into the relationship between offshore โšก๏ธinfrastructure, electromagnetic fields and biodiversity!

Register now to learn about the FlatEMF project & its results investigating this topic ๐Ÿ‘‰ us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

30.09.2025 07:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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How can Europe secure the materials & tech for the energy transition โ€“ sustainably & circularly?๐Ÿค”

Last Thursday, at our workshop in Brussels, 30+ experts discussed EU policy, sustainable procurement & circular grid practices ๐Ÿ”„

Thank you to all who joined!๐ŸŒŸ
+Info๐Ÿ‘‰ renewables-grid.eu/resources/ex...

29.09.2025 13:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ—ฃOn 15 October, join us in Brussels for JustWind4All & Wimby's final event!

incl:
โœ… Demonstrations of project tools
โœ… Workshops on mapping, modelling & participation
โœ… Panel discussions

Register & discover how Europe can accelerate fair & inclusive wind energy: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

29.09.2025 08:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿชธ ๐Ÿ“ข At DMEC's Nature+ Conference 2025, RGI's Deni Bellamy will be speaking in 'Scaling up Nature+ and Future Offshore Renewable Energy Projects' to outline how nature-positive innovations can accelerate change!

Info: www.eventbrite.nl/e/tickets-dmec-nature-conference-1098117682549?aff=oddtdtcreator

26.09.2025 08:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿงก What makes a good Public Engagement Plan (PEP)?

At Power of Participation on 23 Oct in Brussels, a panel of experts will debate the roadmap for PEPs and how they can build trust in the energy transition.

๐Ÿš€ Register now: bit.ly/PowerOfParti...

24.09.2025 13:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Webinar - Mapping the future: Planning energy infrastructure with space and nature in mind - Renewables Grid Initiative Join RGI's Best Practice Webinar on 14 October to learn from experts from grid operators NESO and 50Hertz on how integrated spatial and energy planning can drive and optimise Europeโ€™s energy transitio...

๐Ÿ”How can we accelerate the energy transition while respecting nature & communities?

Join our upcoming webinar on 14 Oct to explore:
๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ Integrated energy system planning
โš–๏ธ Balancing spatial, societal & environmental needs
๐ŸŒŸ Best practices from UK & EU

Register now๐Ÿ‘‡
renewables-grid.eu/resources/be...

23.09.2025 06:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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โšก Tomorrow in Brussels: The Big Switch โ€“ Achieving 100% Decarbonised Power in Europe ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ๐ŸŒ

Hosted by RGI with NESO, REN & RSPB. Last seats available ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ๐Ÿ‘‡
๐Ÿ”— bit.ly/TheBigSwitch...

#EnergyTransition #CleanPower

17.09.2025 08:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

@fne.asso.fr @france-renouvelables.fr @windeurope.bsky.social @eco-union.bsky.social @birdlifeeurope.bsky.social @birdlifeglobal.bsky.social @wwf.eu @redeiacorp.bsky.social @redelectricare.bsky.social

16.09.2025 09:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ“ข Yesterday, Med OCEaN published key considerations on how to integrate non-price criteria into offshore wind tenders in the region.

The design of these tenders can make offshore wind an ally to communities & marine ecosystems - Let's get it right!

Statement๐Ÿ‘‰ offshore-coalition.eu/wp-content/u...

16.09.2025 09:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿšจ Final call. RGI Annual Conference #TheBigSwitch is this Thu 18 Sep in Brussels. Last seats. Register now: bit.ly/TheBigSwitch...

โš™๏ธ European decarbonisation with Catharina Sikow-Magny Eoin Kennedy. ๐Ÿฆ‰ Nature and people positive with Kevin Austin @arielbrunner.bsky.social Adriรกn Matรฉ.

15.09.2025 10:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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๐ŸŸ โšกHave you registered for RGI & OCEaN's latest mitigation measures webinar?

We'll dive into research from the FlatEMF project exploring EMF created by offshore grid cables, if and how they affect marine species and potential mitigation measures.

Register now! ๐Ÿ‘‰ us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

12.09.2025 08:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ŸŒฟโšก Strategic environmental protection can speed up Europeโ€™s grid build while restoring nature. Join our panel at The Big Switch: Achieving 100% Decarbonised Power in Europe.

๐Ÿ—“ 18 Sep 2025, 09:30 to 18:30 CEST, Skyline, Brussels

๐ŸŽŸ Seats are limited. Register now: bit.ly/TheBigSwitch...

11.09.2025 11:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Make sure to join our other #CWW2025 sessions as NGOs, TSOs & developers present nature-friendly โšก๏ธinfrastructure solutions:

๐Ÿ”น Offshore impacts on nature | 10 Sept
๐Ÿ”น Bird protection along grid | 10 Sept

See our full programme below! ๐Ÿ‘‡

10.09.2025 08:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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RGI is at #CWW2025 all week - and we're happy to share impressions from our first session on Nature-Inclusive Design at offshore wind infrastructure.

๐Ÿ’กYesterday, visitors to RGI's stand heard about RWE โ€™s Reef Enhancement for Scour Protection project & TenneT's Ecocrossings initiative ๐ŸŽ‰

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10.09.2025 08:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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โšก๏ธ Excited to welcome Claude Turmes, former Luxembourg Energy Minister, as keynote at #TheBigSwitch in Brussels on 18 Sept.

Heโ€™ll open with "Winning the Last Mile" before panels dive into integrating renewables affordably and effectively across Europe.

Join us ๐Ÿ‘‰ bit.ly/TheBigSwitch...

09.09.2025 12:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Don't forget to come see us next week at 8th Conference on Wind energy and Wildlife impacts - #CWW2025๐Ÿ‘‡

05.09.2025 09:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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โšก๏ธNew report "Nature-positive energy principles" from the @irena-official.bsky.social Coalition for Action is out now

RGI is happy to have contributed to the document, which explores 6 principles for environmental siting & permitting for renewable & grid infrastructure๐ŸŒฑ

Full report๐Ÿ‘‰ bit.ly/46394en

04.09.2025 08:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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โšก๏ธ Speaker spotlight: We are pleased to welcome Lukasz Kolinski, Director at DG Energy, @ec.europa.eu, to The Big Switch on 18 September in Brussels!

Register now to join us in Brussels ๐Ÿ‘‰ renewables-grid.eu/activities/e...

03.09.2025 12:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ŸŒฟ The RGI August newsletter is out featuring๐Ÿ‘‡

๐Ÿ“˜ Annual Report 2024 highlights
๐ŸŽค Invite to RGI events: our Conference, Workshop & webinars
โ›ˆ๏ธ RGI & ENTSO-E survey on climate-proof grids
๐ŸŒฌ๏ธ JustWind4All final event
๐ŸŠ Good practice spotlight from REN
& much more!

Read now ๐Ÿ‘‡ mailchi.mp/renewables-g...

02.09.2025 13:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

@denoordzee.bsky.social @tennetde.bsky.social netde.bsky.social @birdlifeglobal.bsky.social @france-renouvelables.fr

02.09.2025 09:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ“ข Coming to #CWW? Visit RGI stand 16!

โž• Join sessions with NGOs, TSOs & developers on making infrastructure nature-friendly:

๐Ÿ”น Offshore NID solutions | 9 Sept
๐Ÿ”น Offshore impacts on nature | 10 Sept
๐Ÿ”น Bird protection along grid | 10 Sept

See our full programme below! ๐Ÿ‘‡

02.09.2025 09:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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โšก๏ธ Speaker spotlight: We welcome Giles Dickson, CEO of @windeurope.bsky.social, to 'The Big Switch' on 18 Sept in Brussels

He will join the panel Key enablers for grid integration: System adequacy in a decarbonised Europe๐ŸŒฑ

Register now to be a part of the debate ๐Ÿ‘‰ renewables-grid.eu/activities/e...

01.09.2025 12:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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#CWW2025 is an international conference addressing wind energy and wildlife protection in Montpellier ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท

8 Sept โ€“ RGI, Scientas Energy, and @birdlifeglobal.bsky.social will host a workshop on bird protection along the grid ๐Ÿง

Sign up for workshop No. 5 today: www.cww2025.org/programme/wo...

28.08.2025 08:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Best Practice Webinar | Mapping the future: Planning energy infrastructure with space and nature in mind Join RGI's Best Practice Webinar on 14 October to learn from experts from grid operators NESO and 50Hertz on how integrated spatial and energy planning can drive and optimise Europeโ€™s energy transitio...

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ 14 October | Mapping the future: Planning energy infrastructure with space and nature in mind ๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ

Explore how integrated spatial and energy planning can drive and optimise Europeโ€™s energy transition - while also considering communities & nature's interests

+Info๐Ÿ‘‰ renewables-grid.eu/activities/e...

27.08.2025 10:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Webinar Series | Connecting Nature Finance: Understanding biodiversity credits and their role in a nature-positive future Join the first session of Connecting Energies 2025: Civil Society Webinar Series on 7th October 2025 to explore the emerging field of biodiversity credits and their potential to channel private sector...

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ 7 October โ€“ Connecting Nature Finance: Biodiversity credits in a nature-positive future ๐ŸŒฑ

Explore the topic of biodiversity credits with key challenges, lessons from global contexts & possibility to inform Europe's future in the topic

+Info ๐Ÿ‘‰ renewables-grid.eu/activities/e...

27.08.2025 10:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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EMF and the Flounder: Electromagnetic fields and their consequences for a vital fishery species In our second Mitigation Measures Webinar webinar, FlatEMF project partners explore why studying electromagnetic fields (EMFs) matters for marine life and share key insights from their research. Regis...

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ 1 October โ€“ EMF and the Flounder: Electromagnetic fields and their consequences for a vital fishery species ๐ŸŸ

Learn how European flounder respond to EMFs from subsea cables, explore updated measurement standards & discuss possible mitigation measures!

+Info ๐Ÿ‘‰ renewables-grid.eu/activities/e...

27.08.2025 10:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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โšก How can integrated planning, biodiversity finance and marine ecosystems shape the future of our grids? ๐Ÿค”

Join our upcoming webinars this October to gather cutting-edge insights โ€“ each featuring expert speakers and live Q&A!๐Ÿ‘‡

27.08.2025 10:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿงก Agenda now available for "Power of Participation" on 23 Oct in Brussels.

Join RGI, @eu-acer.bsky.social, and @ec.europa.eu for expert panels, case studies, and an interactive World Cafรฉ to strengthen public engagement in grid planning.

๐Ÿš€ Secure your spot today:
bit.ly/PowerOfParti...

21.08.2025 08:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ”Œ How can we keep the lights on while rapidly integrating renewables into the grid?

Join us in Brussels on 18 Sept for this panel on:

๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ Cross-border & cross-sectoral planning
๐Ÿง˜ Flexibility measures
๐Ÿ’ก Demand-side solutions
๐Ÿง  Lessons from across Europe

๐Ÿš€ Secure your spot: bit.ly/TheBigSwitch...

20.08.2025 09:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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