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GOPACS is the joint platform of the Dutch grid operators for congestion management. We help keep the electricity grid reliable at times and locations where it risks becoming temporarily overloaded.
We do this by deploying flexible capacity in a smart way. When grid operators expect congestion, GOPACS brings together supply and demand for flexibility. Market parties can temporarily adjust their production or consumption. Through our platform, exactly the flexibility that is needed is activated: locally, at the right moment, and without creating new bottlenecks elsewhere on the grid.
GOPACS coordinates this process, matches bids based on real-time grid data, and always selects the most efficient solution. This creates room on the grid again, companies receive compensation for their flexibility, and the energy system remains balanced.
In short: GOPACS connects grid operators and market parties to solve grid congestion in a targeted, transparent, and cost-efficient way.
You can reach us via the contact form on the contact page. Are you a wholesale customer or from a market party? Then you can also call your relationship manager at your own network operator.
Unfortunately, we cannot be reached by phone. It is best to use the contact form for your questions. Because GOPACS is a partnership of the grid operators, this is the fastest way to make sure your question gets to the right person. However, you can call the relationship manager of your network operator. Here you can also ask questions about GOPACS, congestion management in general and flexible contracts.
Large consumers who place flex bids in the congestion portal find their bills there. Organizations that place orders through a trading platform find their invoices there.
You can sign up for a GOPACS account on this page. Would you first like to know more about participating? You can find that information here.
You arrange a mandatory bidding contract through a CSP (Congestion Service Provider). The CSP manages participation in redispatch on your behalf and ensures that a bid is always submitted when congestion is announced.
Together with the CSP, you agree on aspects such as:
The grid operator then uses the mandatory bidding contract to ensure that market participation and flexibility are available when congestion is expected. You can also become a CSP yourself. The certification of CSPs is arranged through TenneT.
To arrange a Capacity Limitation Contract (CLC), you need to contact your grid operator. The contract is concluded directly between you and your grid operator.
In the case of a CLC-A (dynamic / activation-based), you will register on GOPACS as part of the follow-up process. When congestion is expected, you will receive a flex message via GOPACS (possibly through your CSP).
For a CLC-T (static / time-based), GOPACS does not play an active role.
