SET Plan
The SET Plan is the European Union's flagship initiative to accelerate the development and deployment of low-carbon technologies. Established in 2007, the SET Plan aims to transform Europe's energy system to be more sustainable, secure, and competitive. By coordinating national research and innovation activities, the SET Plan fosters collaboration among EU countries, industry, and research institutions. It aligns with key EU policies such as the European Green Deal and REPowerEU, ensuring a unified approach to achieving the EU's decarbonization goals
DCforEU
DCforEU is a Horizon Europe Framework Programme-funded project focused on the critical role of HVDC and DC technologies in meeting the EU's climate targets. Our mission is to support the SET Plan Implementation Working Group on HVDC and DC technologies by engaging with stakeholders, raising awareness, and disseminating knowledge. We collaborate with leading institutions such as KU Leuven, the Danish Technical University, and the Supergrid Institute to drive innovation and address the challenges of Europe's energy transition
IWG chair
Dirk Van Hertem
Professor, KU Leuven
Co-chair LVDC
Hartwig Stammberger
Manager Strategic Associations, Eaton
Co-chair LVDC
Harry Stokman
Founder, DC Expert
Co-chair HVDC
Robert Dimitrovski
Dr.-Ing., TenneT
DCforEU coordinator
Eric Lecomte
Policy Officer, DG Energy
Composition
Belgium is co-chairing this group and its members include representatives of industrial associations, regional and national authorities in charge of research, innovation, education, climate action, and energy in SET Plan countries.
18 countries have appointed 30 members active as country representatives, 18 of them as active members and 12 as temporary observers. The represented SET Plan countries are:
Belgium (chair)
Cyprus
Denmark
France
Germany
Ireland
Italy
Lithuania (observer only)
Malta (observer only)
Netherlands
Norway
Poland (observer only)
Portugal
Romania
Slovenia (observer only)
Spain
Sweden
Türkiye