Network Development Plan 2024-2034 – Electricity Transmission Grid

Consultation of the Network Development Plan 2024-2034 for the electricity transmission grid of Creos Luxembourg.

Public Consultation : 15 April 2024 to 15 May 2024

• Network Development Plan 2024-2034 - Electricity Transmission Grid

Background:

Robust, resilient, and dependable electricity transmission and distribution networks are fundamental for facilitating the transition towards an energy-efficient, climate-neutral society. In the future, electrical grids must successfully integrate multiple additional generation units based on renewable energies and reliably supply electricity to a large number of electric vehicles and heat pumps.

Creos Luxembourg is actively engaged in the energy transition through the operation and the ongoing development of its grid infrastructure but faces a number of challenges, particularly in integrating the ever-expanding renewable energy generation into the electricity grid while anticipating a significant rise in consumption. The electrical grids must be prepared to meet the future needs of supply and demand during peak times, also if this requires assistance from neighbouring countries through imports or exports.

Luxembourg must ensure that its import capacities are adequate to withstand periods of high demand and limited domestic power generation. This is essential for achieving ambitious decarbonization targets while maintaining the security of the power supply.

Based on the findings and insights from the Scenario Report 2040, Creos Luxembourg analysed the existing electricity transmission infrastructure, assessed the future requirements and incorporated the outcome in the current document. This document, the 'Network Development Plan 2024-2034 - Electricity Transmission Grid' outlines the projected development of Creos Luxembourg's high-voltage transmission grid until 2034, with a forward-looking perspective up to 2040. It details and visualizes significant reinforcement projects, providing the intended timeline and corresponding budget estimations.

The related 'Project 380,' which includes several measures aimed at securing the future energy supply, involves the construction of a new, forward-looking infrastructure to enhance the cross-border connection between Luxembourg and Germany. More information concerning the "Project 380" are available here: https://www.creos-net.lu/creos-luxembourg/projets/380/projet-380.html

In conclusion, Creos Luxembourg would like to emphasize that ensuring the security and reliability of its networks are core objectives. Efficient, flexible, and secure networks are essential for maintaining a reliable supply of electrical energy.

Document for consultation:

The document for consultation is the Network Development Plan 2024-2034 - Electricity Transmission Grid (dated 15 March 2024) prepared by Creos Luxembourg.

Expected contributions and submission details:

Creos Luxembourg is looking forward to gathering your feedback on the analysis and planned reinforcements outlined in the Network Development Plan 2024-2034 for the Electricity Transmission Grid through this public consultation, and invites all interested parties to submit their comments and reactions regarding the document under consultation until 15 May 2024 at 18h00 at the latest to the following email address: [email protected] - Subject: Network Development Plan 2024-2034.

Please note that the received contributions will be published, except for passages indicated by the interested party as confidential. However, Creos Luxembourg reserves the right not to publish comments and reactions that are not related to the subject of this consultation.

An information session is scheduled for the 8 May 2024 at 10h00 and will take place online using Microsoft Teams software. To participate in the information session, we kindly ask you to register by 6 May 2024 by sending an email to the address provided here: [email protected]