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
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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 23,000 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 41 million people.
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About transport services
TenneT transports electricity along the high-voltage grid from where it is produced to where it is consumed.
Our tasks
TenneT transports electricity along the high-voltage grid from where it is produced to where it is consumed. We carry out a number of tasks to keep electricity flowing smoothly and without disruption. These include:
- resolving any transmission hindrances;
- compensating for grid losses;
- maintaining the voltage and reactive power supply;
- managing and maintaining the national high-voltage grid;
- collaborating with regional grid administrators and neighbouring countries.
TenneT is not the only grid operator that transports energy. The regional grid operators also provide this service to the parties connected to their grids, including households. However, we are the only grid operator in the Netherlands with the capacity to carry electricity across international borders. In Germany TenneT is one of the 4 TSOs.
Transmission fees
The transmission fee covers the costs incurred by grid administrators for transporting electricity.
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TenneT in the electricity sector
TenneT is the sole transmission system operator (TSO) of the national high-voltage grid of the Netherlands. In Germany, TenneT is the biggest TSO among the 4 TSOs.
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Market facilitation
Our goal is to establish a single market that guarantees consumers a reliable electricity supply at a fair price.
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System services
System services are the services TenneT provides to guarantee the flow of electricity in the Netherlands and large parts of Germany.
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