Hitachi Energy CEO urges stronger grid links as demand rises
In short
Hitachi Energy’s CEO Andreas Schierenbeck said stronger grid connections are needed as electricity demand grows. The report said more than 500 GW of generation projects in Germany are waiting for grid access, and Kirsty Gogan said India uses much less energy per person than the OECD average.
This matters because weak grid links can slow new power projects and energy growth. The report does not say whether governments or utilities will act next.
What the reporting says
Hitachi Energy CEO Andreas Schierenbeck said stronger grid connections are needed as electricity demand rises, and the summary noted that more than 500 GW of generation projects in Germany are awaiting grid access. It also said Kirsty Gogan pointed to India’s per-capita energy use being well below the OECD average, implying much more supply would be needed to close the gap. The reporting does not say what policy action, if any, follows.
Why it matters
The comments from Hitachi Energy’s CEO and Kirsty Gogan link rising power demand to the need for grid investment, especially in Germany and India. For utilities, policymakers and energy developers, grid access can be a bottleneck for new generation. The source gives a large Germany pipeline figure and a comparison for India, but does not specify any new decision or timetable.