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Alternative transmission rights: unlocking unused grid capacity

Introduction The continuously growing demand for transmission capacity (transportcapaciteit) for both the take-off and feed-in of electricity,[1] driven by the energy transition, has pushed both the national high-voltage transmission system and the regional distribution systems[2] (together referred to as: the grid) in the Netherlands to their…

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EU emergency regulation on accelerating the deployment of renewable energy: implications for new projects in the Netherlands

In May2022, the European Commission proposed REPowerEU Plan, its response to the hardships and global energy market disruption caused by Russia’s military aggression against Ukraine. The REPowerEU Plan seeks to end the EU’s dependence on Russian fossil fuels while simultaneously making further advances in reaching the EU’s climate goals. Achieving…

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Offshore wind energy developments in the Netherlands: road to 2030 and beyond

Offshore wind energy plays a vital role in achieving the Netherlands’ climate goals and the transition to a zero-carbon energy supply by 2050. With the fulfillment of offshore wind energy capacity targets for 2023 in sight, the government aims to pick up the pace by setting ambitious follow-up targets for…