The Dutch grid companies expect to launch a pilot project to actively compensate reactive power in the electricity grid this year. Reactive power places an additional load on the grid without delivering usable energy. By collaborating with customers who have controllable capacity, we aim to use the grid more efficiently and preserve space for new connections and sustainable initiatives.
Reactive power arises when voltage and current are not fully synchronized. Devices such as electric motors and heat pumps cause a phase shift, resulting in energy moving across the grid that cannot be used. This increases the strain on the grid, reduces efficiency, and can create bottlenecks.
The pilot focuses on areas where reactive power is particularly prevalent. Customers with installations capable of generating or compensating reactive power are invited to offer flexibility through the GOPACS website.
We are especially looking for customers with industrial processes, heat pumps, batteries, or other controllable inverters commonly found in energy storage systems like BESS, as well as in solar and wind farm installations.
Do you have controllable capacity? Then you may be able to contribute to this innovative solution for grid congestion. Together, we are working towards a robust and future-proof electricity grid.
Read more on the Reactive Power page, where you can also register your interest.
