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1A CBC-A specifies that you may be asked to reduce your use of transport capacity during peak times.
More and more large-scale energy users are discovering the value of flexible capacity. By temporarily increasing or decreasing your electricity consumption or generation, you not only contribute to a stable power grid, but also reduce costs and create new revenue streams.
Being flexible means using your business processes smartly to ease peaks and bottlenecks on the grid. This way, you save money and play an active role in the energy transition. Flexibility benefits both your business and society. Read why joining pays off
Flexibility creates space on the grid. This can allow you to do more with your current connection, or get a (temporary) larger connection sooner.
Grid congestion creates uncertainty. By participating in congestion management now, you help define the terms and stay in control.
Smart management of your electricity usage brings financial benefits. Think of compensation for flexibility or lower costs during negative or peak prices.
Your grid operator can inform you about all flexible contract types and products they offer. Ask your account manager about the possibilities or consult a flexibility specialist. For some products, you will also need a CSP. Your grid operator can tell you more about this.
Prefer independent advice or a party that takes all the work off your hands? Then consult a Congestion Service Provider (CSP) about the possibilities of flexible capacity. Not all CSPs offer the same level of support or services. TenneT’s CSP register provides an overview.
Whether you’re a producer or a consumer, we’re happy to think along with you. We’ll support you in taking the first steps, help you quickly connect with the right contacts, and guide you through the rules and opportunities of flexible capacity.
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Unfortunately, that is not possible. The grid operators use the date of entry for all applications to determine the order of priority.
Whether or not to participate in making flex bids is separate from that. However, it is of course true that our goal with the flex bids is to reduce congestion situations c.q. fix it and that all customers benefit from it.
There are no direct costs for using GOPACS. However, costs may arise from working with a CSP or from internal adjustments required to make your installation suitable for participation.
Network operators can provide some outlines – based on the recent past, for example – but cannot predict precisely. Grid operators always determine whether congestion is expected somewhere. If this proves to be the case, GOPACS is deployed. A market message is then sent, via the application, where and when power is needed.
Many assets used for GOPACS can also be deployed on other markets, such as FCR, aFRR, or the imbalance market. This requires coordination with your CSP and BRP to avoid double usage or conflicting signals.
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.
