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
TenneT presents Hub and Spoke concept for large scale wind energy on the North Sea.
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.
Offshore Outlook 2050
Already by 2030, the originally planned capacity of 15 gigawatts of offshore wind energy will increase to 20 GW.
To Offshore Outlook 2050Electricity 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.
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First jacket offshore substation Hollandse Kust (zuid) installed in seabed
The first jacket of TenneT's Hollandse Kust (zuid) offshore platform has been installed successfully in the seabed. The heavyweight Alpha jacket of 3200 tons was transported by the heavy lifting…
TenneT TSO B.V. intends to launch the process for contracting Reactive Power for 2021
04/09/20 13:32:20
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Innovation
TenneT hereby invites potential suppliers to express their interest in the process for contracting Reactive Power for 2021 TenneT hereby invites potential suppliers to express their interest in the…
Offshore grid connection BorWin5: TenneT awards contracts for converter stations and cables
11/08/20 08:42:39
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German
Offshore Project
The consortium of Siemens AG and Dragados Offshore S.A. has been awarded the contract for the construction of converter stations on land and at sea, while NKT HV Cables AB has been awarded the…
Offshore grid connection Borssele Beta ready to land offshore wind power
Borssele Beta, TenneT’s high voltage connection for offshore wind farms Borssele III, IV and V is ready for use. Blauwwind (Borssele III & IV) and Two Towers (Borssele V) can connect the wind…
SuedLink: Contract awarded for plastic-insulated 525 kV underground cables
TenneT and TransnetBW invest approx. €2 billion in state-of-the-art cable technology / Contracts awarded to NKT and Prysmian / Major step closer to implementation for SuedLink TenneT and TransnetBW…
SuedOstLink: First award of contract for plastic-insulated underground cable for 525 kilovolts
50Hertz and TenneT project reaches important milestone / NKT and Prysmian receive major order for around 1,000 kilometres of underground cables 50Hertz and TenneT project reaches important…
