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In the final episode of our series 'Guardians of the Grid', the teams prepare an emergency line. Logistically, it becomes a challenge to get all equipment on site as quickly as possible to set up a temporary emergency line. Everything goes smoothly and Mechelen can breathe again. Watch our series here: https://lnkd.in/eVnuN2AR #GuardiansoftheGrid

🔌 Electricity mix for Belgium. Trends in 2024: 💱 International exchanges were higher than ever with more than 44.5 TWh traded. Net imports from France reached 12.6 TWh. 🌞 With a 23% increase in installed capacity, solar is breaking many records. Renewable generation in Belgium hit a new record, accounting for 29.8% of the electricity mix. ⚡ Gas-fired generation hit an all-time low, making up 17.6% of the generation mix (compared to 25.2% in 2023 and 26.9% in 2022). The share of nuclear in the electricity mix fell for the fourth consecutive year. 💡 Electricity consumption started slowly rising again, surpassing 80.5 TWh (compared to 78.9 TWh in 2023). 💰 Prices were down on average by 28% compared to 2023 but remained higher than they were prior to the gas crisis. 👉 👉 read the full press release: https://shorturl.at/nDvKJ *Results based on data up to and including 29 December 2024

Clearing power lines is a delicate job, as technician Karim Demnati tells us in this fourth episode.      All the high-voltage cables that came down have to be lifted back up. It is quite a job, with our colleagues pulling out all the stops to do it as quickly and cleanly as possible. With respect for the houses and precision in the approach, most of the pylons are cleared smoothly. #GuardiansoftheGrid

Episode 3 covers the activities of Elia’s task force and their preparatory work for the complex clean-up operation.

As you know, our series ‘Guardians of the Grid’ tells the story of the tropical storm that hit Leest.   In episode 3, we survey the damage.   The full aftermath of the storm cannot be assessed in the first few days. Gradually, the impact on residents, businesses, and Elia becomes clear. And as is always the case with damage, solutions take time. Fortunately, we can count on the expertise of our colleagues. With several crisis meetings, we quickly gain insight into the location of the various damage cases and what solutions are needed.  

Last summer, a tropical storm destroyed 9 pylons in Leest. David Dehenauw, head of the weather forecasting department at the Royal Meteorological Institute of Belgium (RMI), explains how exceptional such a fall wind is and why it had such a disastrous impact on Leest.   Nine pylons were unable to withstand the wind. After the storm, our experts put all the pieces of the puzzle together to understand why so many pylons were blown over. Where did the wind come from, what type of wind were we dealing with, how did the pylons fall, and what can we learn from this to be more resilient against future storms? Check out all of our episodes here: https://lnkd.in/eTGcBcSQ #GuardiansofthGrid #TropicalStorm

With the end of the year in sight, we look back at the storm that struck Leest earlier this year. Over five episodes, our series ‘Guardians of the Grid’ tells the story of the tropical storm that hit Leest.       From a glorious summer day to great panic in Stad Mechelen, Episode 1 shows how gusts from a tropical storm toppled nine high-voltage poles. We take you back in time, back to Leest, and to our colleagues who immediately rolled up their sleeves to help the affected families and turn the electricity supply back on. Check out all of our episodes here: https://lnkd.in/eu58MUDC #GuardiansOfTheGrid #TropicalStormLeest

Hello world, this is our new CEO Bernard Gustin We could tell you a lot about him, but we think it would be more fun if he introduced himself.

It took a while, but we have a new CEO! Bernard Gustin will be the new CEO of Elia Group from 15 January, demonstrating that our Board of Directors has opted for continuity. Bernard Gustin is no stranger to Elia Group, since he has served as Chairman of the Group's Board of Directors since 2015. The Group will be able to rely on his years of experience at the Group and his background in international business. From 15 January next year, Bernard will take over from Catherine Vandenborre, who has been serving as the Group’s interim CEO since late 2023. Catherine Vandenborre has decided to embark upon new personal and professional ventures. She will assist the Group during the transition phase until 30 June 2025. In addition to Bernard’s appointment, the Board has chosen Marco Nix to become Elia Group’s CFO from 1 April 2025. Mr. Nix has been the CFO of 50Hertz Transmission GmbH, our German subsidiary, for nearly 10 years. The entire Board of Directors and over 4,000 employees of Elia Group would like to express their sincere gratitude to Catherine Vandenborre for her leadership over the past 12 years in her role as CFO, as well as for her significant contribution to the Group’s success as interim CEO since September 2023.

The Mercury Consortium unites over 25 global companies with a common goal: to accelerate the unlocking of flexibility in our power grid. By harnessing the power of collaboration, we strive to bridge the gap between manufacturers of low carbon technologies and electric utilities. Together, we develop guidelines and best practices to seamlessly integrate devices and energy grids, paving the way for a more sustainable and efficient future. We're proud to be a part of this consortium. #GuardiansOfTheGrid #MercuryConsortium