We are primarily tasked with providing power transmission services, system services and facilitating the energy market. Our core tasks follow from our appointment as grid operator under the Dutch 'Elektriciteitswet' (E-wet) and the German 'Energiewirtschaftsgesetz' (EnWG).
Our key tasks
Innovation
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Read moreOur grid
TenneT manages the high-voltage grid in the Netherlands and large parts of Germany. TenneT transmits electricity at 110,000 volts (110 kV) and higher. With around 23,500 kilometres of high-voltage lines, we cross borders and connect countries.
Electricity market
The energy sector is developing rapidly. The process of European market integration began some years ago. Its purpose is to create a single European market that enables market parties to trade gas and electricity across national borders easily and efficiently.
Transparency data
We provide transparency data on our operations on our Dutch and German transparency page and on ENTSO-E.
To transparency pagesE-Insights
Our vision is to be one of the most transparent Transmission System Operators (TSO) in Europe and thereby creating value for society. In this Energy Insights section we present selected energy related topics and show data, information and valuable insights.
Company
TenneT is a leading European electricity transmission system operator (TSO), with activities in the Netherlands and in Germany. We strive to ensure a reliable and uninterrupted supply of electricity in our high-voltage grid for some 42 million people.
We are TenneT
Meet usFinancial strategy
We seek to balance the financial interests of our stakeholders with our obligation to ensure electricity remains affordable and freely available to all.
Solid financial reputation
Our financial strategy is aimed at maintaining a credit rating in the 'A' category or higher and generating an acceptable return on investment in line with our risk profile.
TenneT’s financial result is developing positively and our outlook is favourable. To keep pace with the rising consumption and the need for more capacity we must invest substantially in upgrading and expanding the high-voltage grid.
Thanks to our solid financial reputation we enjoy good access to the financial markets to fund the necessary investments in our infrastructure.
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Financial reports
TenneT publishes integrated reports, including financial statements and key figures, on an annual and semi-annual bases that give an insight into our financial and operational performance.
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Contact investor relations
For more information on TenneT, please contact our Head of Treasury.
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