The Netherlands faces power outages in the future, grid operator says
1 year, 11 months ago

The Netherlands faces power outages in the future, grid operator says

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Dutch electricity grid company Tennet has warned that the Netherlands is facing a looming electricity shortage and says that outages may well break official limits from 2030. In addition, with coal, gas and nuclear power plants closing across Europe, the Netherlands will be less likely to get support from its neighbouring countries if problems arise, Tennet said. ‘It is therefore crucial that action is taken to make sure the market remains flexible on both the demand and supply side,’ Tennet said. ‘The aim to achieve the climate goals, with reduced dependency on fossil fuels, will only be realistic with strong European cooperation,’ COO Maarten Abbenhuis said.

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Noord-Holland may have lengthy power cuts in 2026 due to overload of the power grid
5 days, 19 hours ago

Noord-Holland may have lengthy power cuts in 2026 due to overload of the power grid

NL Times  

There is a possibility of lengthy power cuts in 2026 in parts of Noord-Holland if no extra measures are taken against the overload of the power grid, grid operators TenneT and Liander warn. They also predict in a new forecast that in many places in the province, there will be waiting lists for large electricity consumers, such as data centers, …

Power Grid in Rotterdam and Surrounds at Max Capacity: City to Face Long Waitlists
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Power Grid in Rotterdam and Surrounds at Max Capacity: City to Face Long Waitlists

NL Times  

The electricity grid in Rotterdam and the surrounding area has reached its maximum capacity, causing long waiting lists for new connections and expansions. To relieve pressure, grid operator Stedin is investigating options such as peak-time rewards for large consumers and urging households and small businesses to avoid peak hours on the grid.

Dutch households switching to fixed energy contracts as price ceiling ends
1 year ago

Dutch households switching to fixed energy contracts as price ceiling ends

NL Times  

The number of people switching energy providers is increasing in the Netherlands, as reported by consumer organization Vastelastenbond on Thursday. With the government's support measure ending in 2024, households with variable energy contracts exceeding the price ceiling will lose governmental protection. Research from the Authority for Consumers & Markets shows a growing preference for fixed-rate energy contracts among Dutch consumers. …

"Unrealistic" that Netherlands will achieve climate goals: Council of State
1 year, 1 month ago

"Unrealistic" that Netherlands will achieve climate goals: Council of State

NL Times  

It is unrealistic that the Netherlands will achieve its climate target of emitting at least 55 percent less CO2 by 2030 compared to 1990, the Council of State warned on Thursday. The Cabinet’s most important advisor referred to calculations by the Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency, which show that the climate target will only be achieved if all factors - including …

NL residents to face flickering lights, power outages as grid fills up, Alliander warns
1 year, 9 months ago

NL residents to face flickering lights, power outages as grid fills up, Alliander warns

NL Times  

The Netherlands’ power grid is so full that it has to be temporarily overloaded to provide energy to as many people as possible, Alliander, grid operator Liander’s parent company, warned when presenting its annual figures on Thursday. Customers with solar panels also won’t always be able to return their generated power to the grid. And pushing power back onto the …

About 700 households in Amsterdam do not have an energy contract, threat of disconnection
1 year, 9 months ago

About 700 households in Amsterdam do not have an energy contract, threat of disconnection

NL Times  

The number of households in Amsterdam that do not have an energy contract is increasing. According to the municipality, this is a group of households that did not take advantage of the help offered by the neighborhood teams when their energy supplier reported payment arrears. "A contract termination and a threatened disconnection of energy supply may be the moment when …

The Netherlands faces power outages in the future, grid operator says
1 year, 11 months ago

The Netherlands faces power outages in the future, grid operator says

Dutch News  

Dutch electricity grid company Tennet has warned that the Netherlands is facing a looming electricity shortage and says that outages may well break official limits from 2030. In addition, with coal, gas and nuclear power plants closing across Europe, the Netherlands will be less likely to get support from its neighbouring countries if problems arise, Tennet said. ‘It is therefore …

Reliance on sustainable energy may cause electricity supply problems: Grid operator
1 year, 11 months ago

Reliance on sustainable energy may cause electricity supply problems: Grid operator

NL Times  

Grid operator TenneT expects a shortage of electricity in the Netherlands after 2030. The Netherlands will become increasingly dependent on electricity in the coming years, while the electricity system, which is becoming more sustainable, becomes increasingly dependent on the weather conditions. But they make the electricity system increasingly dependent on the weather, according to TenneT, resulting in a decrease in …

Netherlands to pay down energy bills for residents who fall into debt: Report
2 years, 3 months ago

Netherlands to pay down energy bills for residents who fall into debt: Report

NL Times  

The Dutch government and the country’s energy companies could assist households in paying their gas and electricity bills when they are unable to do so. Rising energy prices are putting as many as a million households in financial trouble, including 600,000 who have never had issues making payments in the past, according to NOS. People who fall behind on their …

Dutch power grid overloaded in more places; No new connections possible
2 years, 4 months ago

Dutch power grid overloaded in more places; No new connections possible

NL Times  

The electricity grid has reached its maximum capacity for supplying power to large consumers in even more places, grid operator Liander announced. “They are already noticing it if, for example, you cannot return electricity with solar panels,” said the spokesperson. It can also happen that lamps flicker or that you can’t charge your car, for example.” According to Liander, the …

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