Theconsortium of transmission system operators, energy associations,research institutions, universities, private companies and a non-governmentalorganisation, led by French grid operator RTE, is planning the expansion ofthe grid on a transnational basis up to 2050.

Thecentral planks of the project are the implementation ofelectricity superhighways and the need to transport distributed generation fromwind, solar and biomass to areas of demand with smart grids and energystorage.

Theproject will take into account cost-benefit analyses that include aspects such as public acceptance of newstructures and environmental benefits.

Thescheme