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Energy Storage Newsabout 2 months ago

TenneT signs contract with developer for ‘first controllable congestion mitigator’ BESS project in Netherlands

Key Takeaway

This project demonstrates a TSO-driven solution using large-scale BESS to directly address grid congestion, paving the way for faster renewable integration and new opportunities for storage developers in similar markets.

AI Summary

  • Dutch TSO TenneT has contracted for the Netherlands' first 'controllable congestion mitigator' Battery Energy Storage System (BESS).
  • The large-scale BESS project is designed to alleviate grid congestion, which is expected to accelerate the deployment and integration of new renewable energy projects.
  • This initiative highlights a TSO-led strategy to manage grid constraints, potentially creating new operational models and revenue streams for storage developers in congested regions.

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