Hybrid parks, smart aggregation: unlocking Europe's grid capacity

09/17/2026 | Print view
Wind and solar side by side, still the exception rather than the rule
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Wind and solar side by side, still the exception rather than the rule

From shared connection points to AI-driven trading: two very different perspectives on Europe's grid capacity problem, and how developers and operators can make better use of existing grid capacity, cut curtailment losses and lift returns on renewable assets.

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