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The Informal Energy Council of the European Union (EU) took place between 15 and 16 April in Brussels.Cyprus was represented by the Director General of the Ministry of Energy, Trade and Industry, Mr Marios Panagidis.
During the Council, issues concerning the development of electricity networks were discussed, with the participation of the European Economic Area countries (Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein), representatives of the International Energy Agency (IEA), the European Development Bank, the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity (ENTSOe), the European Committee for Standardisation (CENELEC) and the Renewable Grid Initiative.
The Council exchanged views on strengthening planning for grid development to meet the EU's climate objectives and in a way that ensures the resilience and security of the electricity system and infrastructure. Also discussed were ways of financing and appropriate financial instruments, the efficiency of licensing procedures, as well as the role of standardisation in the timely implementation of the necessary infrastructure. It is noted that the Council was informed by the Minister of Energy of Ukraine, Mr. German Galushchenko, on the state of the energy system and infrastructure in his country.
In his interventions, Mr. Panagides supported the importance of collective network development planning, which should be strengthened and take into account local specificities, especially for systems with a lack of interconnections, such as the one in Cyprus. He stressed the importance of proper protection of networks, as well as other critical infrastructure, by using all modern technologies. He stressed the critical importance of funding instruments with the contribution of the national competent authorities. Finally, it expressed support for the role of standardisation in accelerating infrastructure development, as well as efficiency and interoperability between Member States' energy systems.
During the working lunch, network and installation security issues were discussed.
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