GRIDS 2010: the backbone of Europe's energy future
23-24 November 2010, Berlin, Germany
Upgrading, extending and connecting Europe's electricity grids is essential to meet Europe's security of power supply, emissions reduction and renewable energy targets. It is also essential for a more competitive market and cheaper electricity. Without new and better grids Europe cannot exploit its enormous wind energy resources and rapidly move towards a renewable energy economy.
But how can we achieve a European grid that works for the sources of energy that Europe is going to depend upon?
GRIDS 2010 is a two-day conference and exhibition organised by EWEA. The event will explore the financial, technical, policy and regulatory issues that will shape the development of a grid that meets Europe's energy, consumer and climate needs.
Exhibit at GRIDS 2010 to profile your company to 500+ industry experts
The highly targeted exhibition will feature Europe's leading players in utilities, transmission and distribution, as well as other key stakeholders with interests in grid issues. It will provide great business and networking opportunities.
Who will be there?
- 500+ senior industry experts
- High level speakers from leading European utilities, manufacturers and transmission system operators
- Decision makers from EU, national and local level
- Europe's key players in transmission & distribution, cable manufacturing, installation and grid management
Why should I exhibit?
- Develop new business contacts and opportunities
- Position your organisation at the heart of the grids debate
- Get connected to key industry players and decision makers
Book your stand
The full conference programme, with details of all sessions and speakers, will be available on this website by the end of June 2010. Please note that there will not be a call for abstracts.
"The GRIDS 2010 conference in Berlin will discuss the decisive theme for the future growth of wind energy in a highly relevant location: with more than 25,000 MW of installed wind capacity accounting for over 7% of the electricity generation in Germany, we are fully aware that grid integration including grid extension is the backbone of Europe's energy future."
Hermann Albers, President BWE
"For the future success of wind energy in Europe it is of utmost importance to push forcefully for speedy grid extension and optimisation. VDMA Power Systems - the German Wind Turbine Manufacturers’ Association - welcomes the decision to hold the GRIDS 2010 conference in Berlin, right in the centre of Europe where many grids interconnect."
Thorsten Herdan, Managing Director of VDMA Power Systems
"Meeting Europe's ambitious renewable energy targets and reducing European emissions will happen provided the role of the grids is considered as being part of the solution - as it is already the case for wind generation. The backbone of Europe's Energy Future is the European transmission system, as it has been the case for the past century. Bringing together these elements of our energy future in GRIDS 2010 is a major step towards a better common understanding of the challenges and issues at stake. ENTSO-E, the European Network of Transmission System Operators, therefore endorses and looks forward to this event with great expectations."
Daniel Dobbeni, President of ENTSO-E
- Berliner Congress Center, BCC, the venue for GRIDS 2010
