The transmission system operators (TSOs) in Finland, Sweden, Denmark and Norway are collaborating on a project to assess the future needs of the Nordic electricity grid.
Fingrid, Svenska Kraftnat, Energinet and Statnett have started work on the ‘Nordic Grid Development Perspective 2021’ initiative and will deliver a joint report to show the future needs of the Nordic electricity system.
The report is expected to be delivered at the end of the third quarter of 2021.
It will focus on selected key areas, such as offshore wind and onshore wind, north-south electricity transport needs and power adequacy.
The companies said that Nordic countries all have big climate ambitions and therefore energy infrastructure is crucial for them to achieve their goals individually and together.
The report has been requested by the Nordic Council of Ministers and will be an update on the 2019 publication.
The project has started with the preparation of the common Nordic scenario, “Climate neutral Nordics”, which will show a path to a decarbonised Nordic system.
The scenario work is expected to be completed in the beginning of 2021.
During the first quarter of 2021, the TSOs will organise a joint webinar for the stakeholders to give comments on the the Nordic scenario.