Fostering interdependence to minimise political risks in a European-north African renewable electricity supergrid

Lilliestam J, Ellenbeck S (2012)

Publication Type: Journal article

Publication year: 2012

Journal

Green

Book Volume: 2

Pages Range: 105-109

Journal Issue: 2-3

DOI: 10.1515/green-2012-0003

Abstract

The option of decarbonisation of the Europeanpower sector with the help of significant imports of renewable electricity from North Africa via a trans-continental electricity Supergrid is increasingly gaining attention. In this paper, we investigate the geopolitical risks to European energy security in such a future, and discuss cornerstones for possible policy strategies to reduce these risks. The strategies are rooted in the interdependence between exporter and importer. We come to the conclusion that fostering and deepening, as opposed to reducing, the dependence of both sides on each other may be a valuable and powerful way to reduce the geopolitical risks of renewable electricity trade between Europe and North Africa. Copyright © 2012 De Gruyter.

Authors with CRIS profile

Johan Lilliestam

Additional Organisation(s)

Lehrstuhl für Sustainability Transition Policy

Involved external institutions

Potsdam-Institut für Klimafolgenforschung (PIK) / Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research DE Germany (DE)

How to cite

APA:

Lilliestam, J., & Ellenbeck, S. (2012). Fostering interdependence to minimise political risks in a European-north African renewable electricity supergrid. Green, 2(2-3), 105-109. https://doi.org/10.1515/green-2012-0003

MLA:

Lilliestam, Johan, and Saskia Ellenbeck. "Fostering interdependence to minimise political risks in a European-north African renewable electricity supergrid." Green 2.2-3 (2012): 105-109.

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