On grid congestion the Netherlands and the solution proposed for ZERO

The Netherlands have long been pioneers in the energy transition and are now facing ambitious climate targets for 2030. Yet, because of this ambition and its related need for electricity, the energy grid is facing strong congestion.

Wieteke Hoftijzer, Ideation Consultant at the Innovation Hub of Alliander, an energy grid operator in the Netherlands, is enlightening us on the grid congestion and explaining the solution provided within the EUI ZERO project taking place in the Elderveld neighbourhood of the city of Arnhem. Continue reading →