Flexible power products can be divided into three groups. Start by seeing which group best fits your company, and then find the right product within that group. By exploring now which flexible contract types suit your business, you’ll be better prepared for the future.
You agree in advance to always provide flexible capacity at specific times. This makes your contribution predictable and ensures you know exactly what to expect. This category includes the CLC-T.
You’re only called upon when the grid is really busy. This way, you contribute when it’s needed most. The products in this group include the CLC-A, the TDTR, and the mandatory bidding contract.
You decide when to offer flexible capacity. This allows you to benefit from compensation without fixed obligations. You do this through redispatch.
| CLC-T | CLC-A | TDTR | TBTR | Mandatory Bidding | Redispatch | |
| For whom? | ||||||
| Generation | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | > 1MW | > 1MW |
| Consumption | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | > 1MW | > 1MW |
| In queue | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Already connected | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | > 1MW | > 1MW |
| How? | ||||||
| Via grid operator | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Via CSP | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Where? | ||||||
| Within congestion area | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Outside congestion area | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Which grid operator? | ||||||
| Enexis | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Liander | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Stedin | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| TenneT | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Financial benefit | ||||||
| Save on disconnection | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| Availability fee | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Compensation per activation | ✓ | |||||
| Compensation per kW | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| CLC-T | CLC-A | TDTR | TBTR | Mandatory Bidding | Redispatch | |
Whether you consume or produce large amounts of electricity, we’re happy to think along with you. We’ll help you take your first steps, make sure you quickly get in touch with the right people, and guide you through the rules and possibilities of flexible capacity.
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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.
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.
For more information and to enter into a bidding contract, please contact your grid operator. This contract is concluded directly between the grid operator and you, the customer. For more information, see the page on bid obligation contracts.
For more information and to enter into a capacity reduction contract, please contact your system operator. This contract is negotiated directly between you and your network operator.
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.
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.
