Summary
A high capacity energy cable has recently entered operation, running from Isle of Grain in Kent to Maasvlakte in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. The high voltage cable is one of the first steps in creating a “European Supergrid”. A supergrid will connect all of Europe’s power recources with each other, creating one large network. This network will distribute energy more efficiently among the European countries. Proponents of the supergrid claim that it will stimulate the use of green and renewable energy resources. All ten countries bordering the north sea have agreed to the plan in December. The next step in creating the European supergrid is likely going to be an energy cable running from Ireland to Wales.
A high capacity energy cable has recently entered operation, running from Isle of Grain in Kent to Maasvlakte in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. The high voltage cable is one of the first steps in creating a “European Supergrid”. A supergrid will connect all of Europe’s power recources with each other, creating one large network. This network will distribute energy more efficiently among the European countries. Proponents of the supergrid claim that it will stimulate the use of green and renewable energy resources. All ten countries bordering the north sea have agreed to the plan in December. The next step in creating the European supergrid is likely going to be an energy cable running from Ireland to Wales.
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I personally agree with the creation of proposed European Supergrid. One of the largest problems with wind energy nowadays, is the possibility of there being too much or too little wind for the turbine to function and produce electricity. With the implementation of a continent-wide energy network, wind shortages or surpluses will be able to be compensated by other wind mills, making wind energy a more effective and reliable energy source. However, there is something to be said for the autonomy of European countries and these countries should have control over their own energy supply. Therefore, this energy network should not be directly controlled by the European Union in Brussels, but controlled by the individual participating countries instead.
Source: http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2011/apr/11/uk-netherlands-power-cable-britned/print
I personally agree with the creation of proposed European Supergrid. One of the largest problems with wind energy nowadays, is the possibility of there being too much or too little wind for the turbine to function and produce electricity. With the implementation of a continent-wide energy network, wind shortages or surpluses will be able to be compensated by other wind mills, making wind energy a more effective and reliable energy source. However, there is something to be said for the autonomy of European countries and these countries should have control over their own energy supply. Therefore, this energy network should not be directly controlled by the European Union in Brussels, but controlled by the individual participating countries instead.
Source: http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2011/apr/11/uk-netherlands-power-cable-britned/print
