Joint Statement on the key role of distribution grids for a competitive, green and resilient Europe
Together with a coalition of 16 other European cross-sectoral associations, we support the call to maintain the distribution grid at the centre of the EU agenda!
In the joint statement by DSO Entity, the coalition explains that Distribution System Operators (DSOs) are central players that contribute to driving the energy and digital transition on the ground for the benefit of all European citizens, enterprises, and industries. The distribution grids are incorporating an increasing amount of renewables and are becoming more customer driven. DSOs are the key technical enablers of the 42.5% EU’s renewable energy target, as more than 70% of renewables will be connected to the distribution grid by 2030. This will see more than 30 million electric vehicles (EVs) on the roads by 2030.
In particular, we support the calls to:
Align EU financing instruments with net-zero targets and DSOs’ needs
Introduce a grid mainstreaming approach to ensure that grid expansion doesn't lag behind.
As the #1 bottleneck to the rapid and widespread rollout of charging infrastructure across Europe, strengthening grid infrastructure is a core priority of ChargeUp Europe.
Policymakers must treat it as such.
You can read the joint statement here, or find it on DSO Entity’s website.