Energy security: Markus Rauramo on securing Europe’s electricity supply
In this interview, @Eurelectric ‘s Vice President and @fortum ‘s CEO Markus Rauramo, answers questions about Europe’s challenge to deliver a reliable supply of electricity, a crucial element to ensure the block’s energy security.
Why is energy security so important? Modern society needs power. As decarbonisation accelerates, so will the use of clean electricity. It will be present everywhere and this calls for a renewed focus on the security of supply.
However, international events in recent years have put our countries’ energy security in jeopardy. Global geopolitical tensions, market interventions, extreme weather, cyber sabotage and increasing power demand are putting energy security at risk. Meanwhile, our national energy systems are evolving with renewable energy sources and technology developments bringing higher variability and growing decentralisation.
This necessitates a change in the way we think about the energy system. Yet, European Member States’ present a variety of national and regional situations. Each challenge has its own specificities which reflect the reality on the ground and require tailored solutions that work for unique circumstances.
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