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Public Participation and Transparency in Power Grid Planning Recommendations from the BESTGRID Project Handbook – Part 1 BESTGRID PARTNERS Transmission System Operator (TSO) Partners Natagora asbl www.natagora.be 50Hertz Transmission GmbH Julien Taymans (Waterloo-Braine l'Alleud project) www.50hertz.com [email protected] Dr Dirk Manthey, [email protected] Phone: +32 (0) 81 390 720 Phone: +49 (0) 30 5150 3419 98 rue Nanon, B-5000 Namur Eichenstr. 3A, D-12435 Berlin German Environment Aid (DUH) Elia System Operator NV www.duh.de www.stevin.be Liv Becker (Suedlink / Bertikow-Pasewalk) Jeroen Mentens (Stevin project) [email protected] [email protected] Phone: +49 (0) 30 2400 867 98 Phone: +32 (0) 2 546 7957 Hackescher Markt 4, D-10178 Berlin Christophe Coq (Waterloo-Braine l'Alleud project) Germanwatch e.V. [email protected] www.germanwatch.org Phone: +32 (0) 2 382 2334 Leon Monnoyerkaai 3, B-1000 Brussels Rotraud Hänlein, [email protected] Phone: +49 (0) 30 2888 356 83 National Grid Stresemannstr. 72, D-10963 Berlin www.nemo-link.com International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) Phil Pryor, [email protected] www.iiasa.ac.at Phone: +44 (0)7795 641 431 Warwick Technology Park, Gallows Hill, Warwick, Joanne Linnerooth-Bayer, [email protected] UK-CV346DA Dr Nadejda Komendantova, [email protected] Phone: +43 (0) 676 83 807 285 TenneT TSO GmbH Schlossplatz 1, A-2361 Laxenburg www.suedlink.tennet.eu Marius Strecker, [email protected] Naturschutzbund Deutschland (NABU) Phone: +49 (0) 921 50740 4094 www.nabu.de Bernecker Str. 70, D-Bayreuth Eric Neuling, [email protected] Phone: +49 (0) 30 2849 84-1812 Terna Rete Italia SpA Charitéstraße 3, D-10117 Berlin www.terna.it Elke Meier, [email protected] Fiorenza Roghi, [email protected] Phone: +49 (0) 511 91105 24 Phone: +39 (0) 683139042 Alleestrasse 36, D-30167 Hannover Viale Egidio Galbani, 70, IT-00156 Rome Renewables Grid Initiative (RGI) www.renewables-grid.eu Antina Sander, [email protected] NGO and Science Partners Phone: +49 (0) 30 7677 194 58 Neue Promenade 6, D-10178 Berlin Bond Beter Leefmilieu www.bondbeterleefmilieu.be BirdLife Europe Erik Grietens (BBL; Stevin project), [email protected] www.birdlife.org Phone: +32 (0) 2 282 1734 Willem Van den Bossche Tweekerkenstraat 47, B-1000 Brussels [email protected] Phone: +32 (0) 2 541 07 82 Fédération Inter-Environnement Wallonie (IEW) Avenue de la Toison d’Or 67, B-1060 Brussels www.iewonline.be Valérie Xhonneux (Waterloo-Braine l'Alleud project) The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds [email protected] www.rspb.org.uk Phone: +32 (0) 81 390 763 Dr Ivan Scrase, [email protected] 98 rue Nanon, B-5000 Namur Phone: +44 (0) 1767 693486 The Lodge, Sandy, Beds SG19 2DL, UK 2 EDITORIAL Christoph Bals Rotraud Hänlein Alexander El Alaoui Electricity is everywhere in our daily lives. And although many BESTGRID, an EU-funded project, sets out to provide infor- of us are ever-more dependent on power-intensive technolo- mation and guidance for organisations engaged in power gies, we often do not appreciate the value of it. grid planning. BESTGRID acts as focal point for the exchange of best-practice approaches to early and transparent stake- Power generation systems in Europe are undergoing funda- holder participation in power grid planning implemented by mental change towards a low-carbon power system based transmission system operators (TSOs) from Belgium, the UK, on renewables. As governments make the transition towards Germany and Italy. These approaches to early participation low-carbon energy systems, we must ensure that power grids have been developed jointly with nature conservation and throughout Europe keep pace with demand – as well as with non-governmental organisations (NGOs). the changing nature of power generation. Germanwatch, a German environment and development or- In this changing environment, power supply systems must ganisation, has been closely following the work of the BEST- be reliable and capable of providing the energy required for GRID pilot projects and has compiled its findings in this hand- households and industry alike. Power generation sourced book. This handbook highlights improvements in participation from solar and wind is increasingly being generated at a great and transparency that have been achieved by the TSOs and distance from our large consumption areas and is dependent provides answers to the following questions: on weather and time of the day. We see more and more evi- › Who is responsible for power grid planning, and how can I dence that a power system based on renewable sources can participate in the decision-making process? provide a secure, low-carbon power supply even in a highly › Where do I find information on power line projects industrialised Europe. planned in my area? › What conflicts might arise during the different phases of Power grids form an integral part of energy transition in Eu- the planning process? rope and have an important role to play in any future large- › What lessons can be learned from the BESTGRID pilot pro- scale power system for Europe. They are cost and energy jects? efficient compared to other infrastructure options such as storage technology. More and smarter power grids can help This handbook provides food for thought for those concerned balance fluctuations in renewable energy supplies. Therefore, with power grid projects in their areas. It invites local stake- the upgrade of European power grids is an important part of holders to contribute their experience and expertise in sup- restructuring our energy system. port of energy transition and the much needed power grid transformation. It also provides TSOs with examples of good In the context of this ongoing transition, we are facing both practice in formal and informal stakeholder engagement and technical and social challenges. Often, when large transmis- encourages the exchange of experience between them. sion lines are being planned or constructed there are protests. But those conflicts can be alleviated if handled appropriately. Christoph Bals, Rotraud Hänlein and Alexander El Alaoui Often, the right way to address complex and emotive issues ‒ Germanwatch e.V. one of which is the conflict surrounding power grid planning ‒ is through early and meaningful participation by affected communities and other stakeholders. 3 CONTENTS Editorial 3 Technology 22 List of abbreviations 5 › Recommendations for local stakeholders › Recommendations for TSOs Future renewable electricity 6 Electromagnetic fields (EMFs) 24 › Power grids of the future › Recommendations for local stakeholders › Limit values, prevention and public › Recommendations for TSOs concerns › Weblinks: European long-term power grid › Recommendations for local stakeholders planning › Recommendations for TSOs Power grid planning 8 Compensation 25 › Stakeholder interests › Compensation as a matter of fairness › General recommendation for all › Recommendations for local stakeholders stakeholders › Recommendations for TSOs Participation and transparency 10 Landscape and nature 26 › Options and limits for public participation › Overhead lines: danger to birds in power grid planning › Early environmental assessment › Transparency › Cope with a changing landscape › Recommendations for local stakeholders › Better planning options › Recommendations for TSOs and planning › Recommendations for local stakeholders authorities › Recommendations for TSOs › Weblink References 27 Planning level I: needs assessment 12 BESTGRID pilot projects at a glance 28 › Stakeholder engagement with needs assessment › SuedLink, Germany › Waterloo-Braine l’Alleud, Belgium › Stevin, Belgium › Recommendations for local stakeholders › Recommendations for grid operators (TSOs) and grid planners › Weblinks Planning level II: corridor and route 16 planning › Stakeholder engagement in identifying the ‘right’ corridor › SuedLink, Germany › Bertikow-Pasewalk, Germany › NemoLink, Great Britain and Belgium › Stevin, Belgium › Good practice exchange, Italy › Recommendations for local stakeholders › Recommendations for TSOs › Marine projects such as NemoLink: Recommendations for planning and local public authorities and TSOs 4 IMPRINT Publisher: Disclaimer: Germanwatch e.V. The sole responsibility for the content of this publication lies Stresemannstr. 72 with the authors. It does not necessarily reflect the opinion of D-10963 Berlin the European Union. Neither the Executive Agency for Small and Medium Enterprises (EASME) nor the European Commis- [email protected] sion is responsible for any use that may be made of the infor- Phone +49 (0)30 / 28 88 356-0 mation contained herein. www.germanwatch.org Co-funded by the Intelligent En- ergy Europe Programme of the European Union Publishing: April 2015 Purchase order number: 15-3-01e ISBN 978-3-943704-31-0 This publication can be downloaded at: www.germanwatch.org/en/10127 Authors: Rotraud Hänlein Alexander El Alaoui Editing: Paula McDiarmid Design: Natalie Muth Alexander Bernhard www.siebentage.net Pictures: © 50Hertz / Front cover image © Tina Linster, Barbara Dietl, Germanwatch / Page 3 © TenneT / Page 16 © 50Hertz / Page 17 © National Grid / Page 26 L I S T O F ABBREVIATIONS AC alternating current NABEG Netzausbaubeschleunigungsgesetz BBL Bond Beter Leefmilieu (German Power Grid Extension Acceleration Act) DC direct current NABU Naturschutzbund Deutschland DNO distribution network operator (Bird Life Germany) DUH Deutsche