The North Seas Countries' Offshore Grid Initiative - Initial ... - Benelux

1.1.2 Statement of Aims and Objectives of the NSCOGI Working
Groups
Figure 1-2 Study Area (Violet)
Working Group 1 (WG1) - Grid Configuration and Integration
The aim of the NSCOGI is to establish a strategic
and coordinated approach to improve current
and future energy infrastructure development in
the North Seas.
The initiative seeks to evaluate and facilitate
coordinated development of a possible offshore
grid that maximises the efficient and economic
use of the renewable resources and
infrastructure investments in the North Seas,
focusing on the connection of offshore wind,
onshore grid reinforcements and cross border
capacity.
The objectives of the three Working Groups are
summarised below:
a. North Seas offshore and onshore grid study, based on Government policies and
grid conditions, simulated in market and grid models
b. Identification of needs, costs and benefits
Working Group 2 (WG2) - Market and Regulatory Issues
a. Identification of incompatibilities of national markets and regulatory regimes as
barriers to an offshore grid
b. Proposal on cost-benefit sharing and investment incentives
c. Proposal for a common regulatory approach to anticipatory investments, risk
sharing cost efficient grid development
d. Develop proposal for market mechanisms for both increase RES and combination
of offshore wind + interconnectors, taking national support schemes into
account
Working Group 3 (WG3) - Planning and Authorisation procedures
a. Identify incompatibilities in national regimes on authorisation as barriers to an
offshore grid
b. Develop recommendations to accelerate decision-making procedures both for
on- and offshore grid planning at regional or sub-regional level
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