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).
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Read moreTenneT 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 23,000 kilometres of high-voltage lines, we cross borders and connect countries.
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.
We provide transparency data on our operations on our Dutch and German transparency page and on ENTSO-E.
To transparency pagesOur 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.
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 41 million people.
TenneT works for electricity producers, electricity consumers, grid operators and Balance-Responsible Parties (BRPs). As a customer-focused organisation, we continually invest in the quality of our services.
TenneT is interested in safe as well as fair access to the maximum voltage grid for all market participants. To make sure that reliable grid operation is not compromised, all grid subscribers must meet minimum requirements with their plants.
You can count on us! For the processing of your balancing group contract, you remain in contact with numerous contact persons at TenneT from the time of contract conclusion right up to the monthly settlement of your balance groups.
The area of "Market Processes" encompasses the development, establishment and implementation of processes and formats for standardised electronic exchange of large data volumes as necessary for compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. With standardised market processes, large data volumes can be efficiently exchanged between the market partners involved.
The energy-related processing of the trading, distribution and grid activities is performed via a balance group.
