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To support the electricity networks in the transition towards net zero and phase out of fossil fuels, EURAMET established the European Metrology Network for Smart Electricity Grids (EMN Smart Grids) in 2019. It is the single point of contact across Europe that provides stakeholders support for measurement challenges in the realisation of smart electricity grids with the aim of building a low-carbon, climate resilient future.
Earlier this year, Stefano Lodetti, Senior Scientist at NPL, was elected as chair of EMN Smart Electricity Grids with a term to run until 2026 and he considered his term to be the start of a new phase for the network stating, “I aim at strengthening our links with the electricity sector to promote the role of metrology and facilitate the delivery of our science to address measurement challenges of future electricity grids”.
In collaboration with national and European stakeholders, scientists of EMN Smart Grids have identified major measurement challenges underlying industry needs. In response the EMN has published its first Strategic Research Agenda (SRA) – an essential step to establish systems within the EMN to coordinate and align national R&D strategies.
On the new research agenda, Stefano said: "The SRA represents a key enabler to enhance cooperation among National Metrology Institutes, engage with key players in the smart grids sector, and facilitate access to research results for industry to drive the implementation of innovative measurement R&D. These are pivotal objectives of the EMN to drive measurement research towards achieving decarbonisation of the electricity grid and unlocking the European climate goals."
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21 Jul 2023