1. Energy Transition: from Challenges to Solutions

2. Transmission grid and TenneT’s responsibilities
Grid availability % % %

3. 2008

4. Challenge 1 Matching variable generation and demand
Weather patterns and the variability of solar and wind power will strongly influence the electricity system.
With only the current renewable technologies, the system will not always be able to meet demand.
Consumer
average year
System
average year
Energy demand
Solar PV generation
Temperature
Energy demand
Solar PV generation
Wind generation
Zoomed in
on specific period
Zoomed in
on specific period
January (example)
January (example)

5. Challenge 2 Timely realisation of grid capacity5
A matter of strategic planning and timely alignment between the market and grid operators.
Low voltage grid
Not all new renewable generation or consumption require additional investments in the grid. However, when it does, planning and location selection requires alignment between producers, grid operators and consumers.
High voltage grid
Requires timely clarity on where, when and how much new large scale electricity generation or demand will be realised.
Distribution grid
2 - 3 years*
Transmission grid infrastructure
years
Realisation
time
Realisation
time
Small scale solar / wind
1 year
Large scale wind projects
5 years
for projects that require strengthening of the grid

6. Established approach 10-Year planning and Investment Pipeline HV grid

7. New solution Long-term energy system scenario’s
Electricity
Natural gas
“Green gasses”
Electricity
Hydrogen

8. New solution Market-based congestion management

9. New solution Innovation & Digitalisation

10. Working together to deliver the perfect balance