Brno/Brussels, August 8, 2025 – The Frank Bold expert group has submitted comments to the European Commission on the upcoming package of measures to modernize European electrical grids (the European Grids Package). The proposals are based on proven solutions that were previously published by Frank Bold on the website gridforfuture.eu, and present 8 concrete non-investment measures for more efficient use of existing grid infrastructure.
Europe urgently needs to modernize its electrical grids to integrate the growing share of renewable energy sources. Our proposals show that we don't have to wait decades for the construction of new grid infrastructure – we can start immediately by optimizing what we already have," explains Frank Bold lawyer Tereza Fialová.
The submitted measures include:
Release of unused reservations – regular review of projects that block grid capacity without real progress. The space can serve other projects.
"Use it or lose it" principle – monitoring and reallocation of unused reserved capacity. Use it or lose it.
Prioritization of connections based on project readiness and contribution instead of the current "first come, first served" system.
Cable pooling – allowing multiple sources (e.g., photovoltaic and wind power plants) to use one shared connection. This frees up grid capacity and reduces the cost of building new sources.
Flexible connection agreements with the possibility of temporary production or consumption limits in exchange for financial compensation.
Dynamic grid tariffs reflecting actual grid utilization.
Transparency – regular publication of data on available grid capacity and waiting lists.
"These measures can release tens of percent of existing European power system capacity without a single kilometer of new grid. This means faster connection of renewable sources, lower costs for consumers and industry, and a more efficient path to decarbonization," adds Fialová.
Moreover, incorporating Frank Bold's proposals is key to achieving economically sustainable costs for consumers and industry. The alternative would require massive investment in infrastructure, which would significantly impact the regulated component of electricity prices. Experts estimate that if existing grid capacity is not used more efficiently, distribution fees could increase by 50-100 percent by 2050.
Inspiration from functioning models
In its submissions, Frank Bold draws on proven practices from across Europe – from the British system of project prioritization through the Dutch GOTORK model for capacity reallocation to Spanish experiences with releasing blocked reservations.
The European Commission issued a call for comments on the upcoming package of measures in mid-May. Based on the submitted materials, it will then issue the final document at the beginning of 2026.
The submission of comments is part of Frank Bold's long-term effort to modernize Czech and European energy systems. All proposed measures are detailed on the website gridforfuture.eu.
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