Liander starts market consultation for reactive power in Gelderland and Flevopolder

Why this market consultation?

Reactive power is an essential component of the electricity system. It ensures that installations function properly, but an excess can cause voltage issues on the grid. Therefore, Liander wants to bring this into better balance by purchasing reactive power from customers.

With this market consultation, we are taking a next step in utilizing the existing electricity grid more smartly.

What is in it for you?

• You receive a fixed compensation for absorbing reactive power.
• You utilize your existing installation better, without major adjustments.
• You benefit from certainty with a contract duration of at least 2 years.
• You actively contribute to a reliable and stable electricity grid.

Who is this consultation for?

This market consultation is intended for customers with a connection that meets the following conditions:

• Capable of absorbing at least 2 Mvar of reactive power.
• Connected to one of the participating substations in Gelderland or Flevopolder.
• Have an AC6 or AC7 connection (>2 MVA).

How to participate

The market consultation runs from July 1 to September 14, 2026. With your participation, you help make the electricity grid future-proof. At the same time, you extract more value from your installation. On July 13, 2026, between 15:00 and 16:00, a webinar will take place providing more explanation about this market consultation. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions. Read more information here.

Participating is simple:

1. Submit your bid via the bidding form
2. Indicate in the bidding form:
   – the amount of reactive power;
   – your asking price (€/Mvarh);
   – extra required active power above your current contract capacity
3. After the closing date, we will evaluate all bids
4. Is your bid selected? Then you will receive a contract offer

After the closing of the consultation, Liander will evaluate all bids based on price and suitability. The most suitable parties will receive a contract offer.

Sign up here and submit your bid