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Germany: TenneT secures eight Dutch and three German 2 GW connection systems to be commissioned until 2031.
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Germany: TenneT secures eight Dutch and three German 2 GW connection systems to be commissioned until 2031.
With 40 GW, Transmission System Operator (TSO) TenneT will account for almost two-thirds of the 65 GW offshore wind energy target by 2030 agreed by Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, and Belgium in the Esbjerg Declaration of May 2022 at the North Sea Energy Summit.
The TSO will build 20 GW each in the German and Dutch North Sea with its innovative 2 GW program and pave the way for the next generation of offshore grid connection systems. The 2 GW program consists of a new standardised platform and a new certified cable system with a higher transmission capacity. It plays a crucial role in developing the offshore energy transition and will help Europe become the world’s first climate-neutral continent.
“TenneT has the technical know-how, scale and geographical position to connect wind energy from the North Sea. This is one of the most important infrastructure projects of the century; the green transformation of the energy system is key for the decarbonisation of industry. Together with our market partners, we are very proud to have achieved another important milestone. Together we secure decisive acceleration of the offshore grid development and set the course for the future European energy landscape,” said Tim Meyerjürgens, COO of TenneT.
Source: TenneT
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