Dutch grid operator cites capacity limits, puts solar customers on waiting list

TenneT, the Netherlands' main grid operator, says insufficient high-voltage capacity in eastern regions will force solar and other renewable developers onto a six-month waiting list beginning in 2025.

First covered Nov 4, 2026 · 2:55 AM PT · 1 article

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7d PV Magazine Dutch grid operator reports ongoing connection bottlenecks — Insufficient capacity on the high-voltage grid within parts of eastern Netherlands means some customers will be placed on a waiting list during the first six…

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tennet.eu TenneT provides 9 gigawatts of capacity on the high-voltage grid for customers on the waiting list

tennet.eu Major expansion projects for the high-voltage grid in Utrecht, Flevopolder and Gelderland are taking longer than planned

nltimes.nl Big power consumers in Noord-Brabant could get grid connection for 1st time since 2022

ess-news.com 6 GW of Dutch batteries about to get grid access - Energy Storage

tennet.eu Remaining capacity on the high-voltage grid allocated to interested parties

Appeared in: 2026-11-04 (#6) · 2026-11-05 (#13)

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