Renewable Grid Initiative e.V

• Grid Development: The RGI works to expand and optimize the European electricity grid infrastructure for the deployment of decentralized and large-scale renewable energy sources.
• Research and Reporting: The organization regularly publishes reports on issues of grid functionality and hosts conferences on this topic[1][2].
• Projects and Initiatives: An example of this is the EU-funded BESTGRID project, which aimed to improve local acceptance for grid development processes and increase transparency and public participation[2].

The RGI is strongly committed to promoting sustainable energy policies. These include:

• Energy Transition: The RGI supports the transition to 100% renewable energies to achieve climate goals.
• Environmental Protection: By promoting environmentally friendly grid developments, it ensures that impacts on the environment are minimized.
• Social Acceptance: The RGI works to increase public acceptance for grid development projects and ensure that they are socially compatible[2][4].

The RGI is funded through membership fees, operational grants from the EU-LIFE program, as well as by the Mercator Foundation and the European Climate Foundation. The organization has a clear governance structure, where all partners have equal voting rights and the Members’ Assembly (MA) serves as the highest decision-making body[2][4].

The Renewables Grid Initiative is a shining example of a successful collaboration between NGOs and TSOs working together for a sustainable and future-proof energy supply in Europe.

• 1 - https://www.cleanenergywire.org/experts/renewables-grid-initiative
• 2 - https://maritime-spatial-planning.ec.europa.eu/practices/renewables-grid-initiative-rgi
• 3 - https://renewables-grid.eu/about/members.html
• 4 - https://renewables-grid.eu/about/rgi.html
• 5 - https://renewables-grid.eu/about/secretariat.html