Two billion euros for renewable energies: E.DIS is planning major expansion!

Two billion euros for renewable energies: E.DIS is planning major expansion!

E.DIS is planning the future with major investments

In the next five years, E.DIS Netz would like to invest an impressive two billion euros in expanding the electricity distribution network in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and Brandenburg. These massive investments are necessary because the demand for renewable energies is high. Northern Courier reports that the green electricity quota in the E.DIS supply area is a remarkable 160 percent.

The company is confronted with numerous inquiries relating to the connection of ground-mounted photovoltaic systems and wind turbines. The trend is clear: the expansion of renewable energy production is progressing faster than the expansion of the grid. While it can take up to 12 years to install new high-voltage lines, ground-mounted photovoltaic systems only require around 2 years to build.

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A crucial challenge is adapting the distribution network to the decentralized generation structures. E.DIS is not responsible for the large “electricity highways”, but rather takes care of the regional network. Due to the increased feed-in of renewable energies, the flow of electricity in the distribution network has changed significantly. Interestingly, there are now returns to the transmission system operator, which increases the complexity of network control.

E.DIS has set itself the goal of expanding the distribution network so that it meets the requirements of renewable energies. Costs remain a key concern for consumers. From January 1, 2025, a new regulation for network cost distribution will also be introduced: the fees for distribution networks that are heavily influenced by renewable energy will be reduced. Average households in this network will save around 100 euros in network fees in the coming year.

Political challenges and further developments

The high electricity costs in Germany are viewed as a serious political problem. The main causes are levies, taxes and uncoordinated production, which drive up costs for end consumers. In order to counteract this, E.DIS calls for better planning for the connection of renewable energies as well as grid-friendly storage of electricity.

Furthermore, there will be 450 new digital local stations every year in order to bring the existing infrastructure up to date. There are currently around 1,100 digital local network stations in use. Particular highlights are the ongoing investments of 2.5 million euros in a substation in Jarmen and 11 million euros in another in Pasewalk, which are scheduled to be completed next year.

Focus on training

The new energy campus in Bentwisch near Rostock represents another important step in promoting the energy sector. Large-scale investments are being made here in the training of young specialists, which is important for the region and future development.

Overall, E.DIS is on a clear course towards a sustainable energy future and promises to constantly adapt the network to increasing requirements.