SupergridEurope
Budget
Not declared
EP Access
1
accredited persons
Staff
4
1.35 FTE
EU Grants
None
Mission & Goals
SupergridEurope was launched in April 2025 by Irish think tank, Trifecta Energy, established by the family of the late Eddie O’Connor, an Irish renewable energy entrepreneur, author and founder of three global renewable companies: Airtricity, Mainstream Renewables and SuperNode. SupergridEurope's purpose is to to gain political and policy support for the acceleration and realisation of pan-European electricity infrastructure to support electrification and a renewable-based, decarbonised and energy independent European energy system.
EU Legislative Interests
A Competitiveness Compass for the EU Clean Industrial Deal European Grids Package 2025 Action Plan on Affordable Energy Connecting Europe Facility EU Regulation on guidelines for trans-European energy infrastructure EP INI Report on Electricity Grids: The backbone of the EU Energy System New State Aid Framework Next Multi-annual Financial Framework Euroepan Innovation Act Plan to end Russian energy imports Decarbonisation Accelerator Act New Comptitiveness Fund EU Startup and scaleup strategy
Communication Activities
Book launch in Brussels on 29 October 2024: “Supergrid – Super Solution”, co-authored by the late Eddie O’Connor and Kevin O’Sullivan, Environment and Science Editor of The Irish Times, ‘Supergrid – Super Solution’ presents a roadmap for transitioning from fossil fuels to a zero-carbon economy amid the energy crisis. This book demonstrates the essential role of a European supergrid to efficiently transmit vast amounts of cost-competitive, regionally produced energy to where it’s most urgently needed. “A supergrid will not only unlock access to renewable energy, but also ensure a more secure and stable energy supply across the continent,” said Belgian Energy Minister, Tinne Van der Straeten at the launch. Barry Andrews MEP noted that the book contains “an idea, a vision, a European solution to an international issue”. He continued, “Despite setbacks and a complicated political situation, recent Commission communications indicate real ambition for investment in cross border grid infrastructure.”
Interests Represented
Does not represent commercial interests
Member Of
SupergridEurope was launched in April 2025 and is not yet affiliated with other organisations.
Organisation Members
SupergridEurope was launched in April 2025 by Irish think tank, Trifecta Energy CLG, established by the family of the late Eddie O’Connor, an Irish renewable energy entrepreneur, author and founder of three global renewable companies: Airtricity, Mainstream Renewables and SuperNode. Trifecta Energy funds SupergridEurope.
Commissioner Meetings
No recorded meetings with EU commissioners.