Temporary and engineered on-site power solutions could play a key role in easing pressure on Europe’s electricity networks, according to a new report by Aggreko.
The white paper, “Breaking the Gridlock”, outlines the structural challenges facing grids as electrification, decentralisation and renewable expansion accelerate across the continent.
It highlights how transmission and distribution operators are working more closely as systems shift towards decentralised, renewable-led models.
This transition requires significant investment to upgrade ageing infrastructure, expand capacity and redesign networks built for one-way power flows.
The report identifies congestion and connection delays as major barriers to progress. Around 1,700 GW of renewable energy projects are currently stuck in grid queues across 16 European countries, while curtailment could reach 310 TWh annually by 2040 if constraints persist.
To address these challenges, the report highlights temporary on-site power solutions including balancing power, bridging power, seasonal power and emergency power.
These solutions can help maintain supply and support projects while permanent infrastructure is developed.
Alan Dunne, managing director for UK and Ireland at Aggreko, said: “Europe’s grid modernisation plans are urgent and complex, with the ongoing shift to a decentralised, renewable-led power system demanding collaboration, new investment and on-site expertise to keep projects moving while future capacity is built.”
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