Does the electricity mix contribute to maintaining Belgium's adequacy?

This study focuses primarily on the electricity mix’s contribution to maintaining Belgium’s adequacy. Importing a lot of electricity does not mean that the country cannot maintain the adequacy of its electricity system. Adequacy is the system’s ability to meet the demand for electricity.

What is the 'Belgian electricity system blueprint for 2035-2050'?

Overall, the "Belgian Electricity System Blueprint for 2035-2050" is a comprehensive and well -reasoned study that provides valuable insights for policymakers. Its strength lies in the detailed scenario analysis and the balanced consideration of eco nomic, technological, and infrastructural factors.

What is the current thermal generation system in Belgium?

The current thermal generation in Belgium (apart from nuclear) consists of a significant amount of methane-fired generation both in large-scale units such as CCGTs or OCGT or in smaller scale units usually used also a combined heat and power (CHPs). If those units remain in the system, by 2035 there should be:

Which energy supply options are defined ex ante in Belgium?

ENERGY SUPPLY The energy supply options are defined ex ante for Belgium. In order to grasp the impact of different developments, several sensitivities are defined for each type of electricity supply in Belgium. In addition the biomethane domestic supply is also accounted for in the multi-energy model.

Are electricity imports sufficient to meet Belgium's reliability standard?

Assessments of the system’s ‘adequacy’ explore whether the sum of expected available capacities, including electricity imports, is sufficient to meet Belgium’s reliability standard - or the necessary level of adequacy. It should be noted that the study also assesses the economic viability of the needed capacities.

How do policy choices affect the future of Belgium's energy system?

Several infrastructure needs for the Belgian grid strongly depend on the electricity supply mix selected, which is thus mainly driven by policy choices. Swift decision-making regarding the future of Belgium’s energy system is required to anticipate the realisation of these grid developments in a timely manner.