The „Energy to Ear“ podcast, featuring researchers Kristina Nienhaus and Felix Nitsch from the German Aerospace Center’s Institute of Networked Energy Systems, offers a compelling discussion on the resilience and cost-effectiveness of interconnected European energy grids. Released in August 2025, the episode titled „Europe’s power grids – connected, volatile, indispensable“ dives into how past extreme weather events inform the future design of energy systems in Germany and Central Europe through the VERMEER research project. It highlights the challenges posed by climate change on renewable energy production, emphasizing the need for flexibility and interconnected power market zones to balance natural fluctuations and ensure a reliable power supply. Listen to the full episode on DLR Institute of Networked Energy Systems website.
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