Electricity grid and integration

The Ministry of Economic Affairs commissioned a study for the cost of an offshore electricity grid able to accommodate the installed capacity of 6000 MW of wind power in 2020. Based on the results of this study, the Minister expressed the intention to award the Dutch TSO TenneT a legal role for the development and management of the Dutch offshore electricity grid. While awaiting further clarity on related cost structures, the Minister has asked TenneT to continue preparations for such a future legal role.

North Seas Countries' Offshore Grid Initiative
The Ministry of Economic Affairs is actively participating in the North Seas Countries' Offshore Grid Initiative. This Initiative started with the Political Declaration signed by the Ministers of the nine North Seas Countries on December 7, 2010. Its objective is to achieve a coordinated effort in the development of offshore electricity infrastructure and a compatible political and regulatory basis for long-term development of offshore electricity infrastructure, involving all relevant stakeholders.