{"id":1013,"date":"2025-09-15T15:02:32","date_gmt":"2025-09-15T15:02:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gopacs.eu\/?page_id=1563"},"modified":"2026-06-24T10:39:12","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T09:39:12","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.gopacs.eu\/en\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"<section id=\"less-dark\" class=\"main-hero relative py-20 lg:py-40 lg:pb-40 max-[643px] overflow-hidden is-layout-flex wp-block-acf-main-hero-is-layout-flex\" style=\"\">\n    \n    <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1195\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gopacs.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/congestiemanagement-gopacs.jpg\" class=\"w-full h-full absolute top-0 left-0 object-cover -z-20 \" alt=\"Congestiemanagement via GOPACS\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 992px) 260px, 100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gopacs.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/congestiemanagement-gopacs.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.gopacs.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/congestiemanagement-gopacs-300x187.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gopacs.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/congestiemanagement-gopacs-1024x637.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gopacs.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/congestiemanagement-gopacs-768x478.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gopacs.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/congestiemanagement-gopacs-1536x956.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.gopacs.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/congestiemanagement-gopacs-1301x810.jpg 1301w\" \/>\n    <div class=\"absolute top-0 left-0 w-full h-full -z-10\"><\/div>\n            <div class=\"container grid grid-cols-12 gap-6\">\n        <div class=\"col-span-12 lg:col-span-7 product-hero__content\">\n            <div class=\"content    \">\n        <span class=\"text-subtitle mb-2 block text-secondary \">About GOPACS<\/span>\n                <h1 class=\" text-h2 md:text-h1 leading-[38px] mb-6 text-font-heading\">Platform for congestion management<\/h1>\n                <div class=\"flex flex-wrap gap-4 md:gap-6 mt-6\">\n                                        <a href=\"#textblock\" class=\"btn btn--outline btn--secondary \" target=\"_self\" >\n                Discover\n    <\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section id=\"textblock\" class=\"\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20); padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20); color: var(--wp--preset--color--font); \">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n        <div class=\"content    \">\n                    <h2 class=\" break-words hyphens-auto \" lang=\"nl\">How does flexibility lead <br class=\"fwidth\">to better use of the grid?<\/h2>\n            <p>Our electricity grid is under pressure. Demand for power is growing rapidly, and renewable generation doesn\u2019t always match consumption. As a result, bottlenecks on the grid are occurring more often. While grid operators are working on expansion, we are also looking for ways to use the existing grid more intelligently.<\/p>\n<p>Flexible power use\u2014temporarily consuming or generating more or less\u2014helps to utilise the grid more smartly and prevent overload. It\u2019s a solution for today, and a lasting part of the electricity system of the future. Read more here about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gopacs.eu\/en\/about\/flexible-power\/\" class=\"rarrow\">flexible power use<\/a><\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section id=\"textblock\" class=\"\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20); padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20); color: var(--wp--preset--color--font); \">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n        <div class=\"content    \">\n                    <h2 class=\" break-words hyphens-auto \" lang=\"nl\">Congestion management is <br class=\"fwidth\">something we arrange together<\/h2>\n            <p>During peak periods, the demand for transport capacity can exceed what the local electricity grid can handle. To manage this, grid operators make agreements with large-scale consumers and producers on the flexible use of their contracted capacity. These agreements are laid down in various contract types, also known as flexibility products.<\/p>\n<p>This flexibility enables companies to adjust their capacity when needed. As a result, additional space is created on the grid and the electricity system remains reliable. Participation is voluntary and provides businesses with financial compensation for their flexibility. Through GOPACS, this capacity is deployed efficiently, exactly where and when it is needed most. Read more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gopacs.eu\/en\/about\/congestion-management\/\" class=\"rarrow\">congestion management<\/a><\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section id=\"textblock\" class=\"\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20); padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20); color: var(--wp--preset--color--font); \">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n        <div class=\"content    \">\n                    <h2 class=\" break-words hyphens-auto \" lang=\"nl\">GOPACS as <br class=\"fwidth\">the connecting link<\/h2>\n            <p>GOPACS is the joint platform of the grid operators through which flexible capacity is used smartly and transparently to prevent grid congestion. This is done via redispatch bids and capacity steering contracts.<\/p>\n<p>With up-to-date data, GOPACS shows where congestion is looming and what flexibility is needed. Market parties align their bids accordingly, while grid operators gain insight into effectiveness and availability. In this way, GOPACS helps businesses make use of their flexibility and contribute to a reliable, future-proof energy system. Read more here about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gopacs.eu\/en\/about\/the-role-of-gopacs\/\" class=\"rarrow\">the role of GOPACS<\/a><\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section id=\"\" class=\" my-10 lg:my-20 overflow-hidden\" style=\"\">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n        <div class=\"flex flex-col md:flex-row gap-4 flex-wrap justify-between items-start md:items-center\">\n            <h2 class=\"mb-0\">News<\/h2>\n            \n                            <a class=\"text-primary hover:text-primary-dark hover:border-primary-dark transition-colors border-b font-bold border-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gopacs.eu\/en\/news\/\">View all news<\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"mt-10\">\n                                \n<div class=\"slider-news\" data-swiper=\"\">\n    <div class=\"swiper swiper--visible \">\n        <div class=\"swiper-wrapper flex items-stretch\">\n                            <div class=\"swiper-slide !h-auto \">\n                    <article class=\"pb-10 border-b h-full\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gopacs.eu\/en\/news\/we-need-each-other\/\" class=\"no-underline flex flex-col md:flex-row gap-6 h-full\">\n        <div class=\"w-full md:w-[261px]\">\n            <div class=\"relative bg-primary-light overflow-hidden\">\n                \n    <img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1866\" height=\"1320\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gopacs.eu\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/Scherm\u00adafbeelding-2026-07-17-om-21.58.29.png\" class=\"object-cover w-full h-full md:w-[261px] md:h-[194px] \" alt=\"\" loading=\"eager\" sizes=\"(min-width: 992px) 260px, 100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gopacs.eu\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/Scherm\u00adafbeelding-2026-07-17-om-21.58.29.png 1866w, https:\/\/www.gopacs.eu\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/Scherm\u00adafbeelding-2026-07-17-om-21.58.29-300x212.png 300w, https:\/\/www.gopacs.eu\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/Scherm\u00adafbeelding-2026-07-17-om-21.58.29-1024x724.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.gopacs.eu\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/Scherm\u00adafbeelding-2026-07-17-om-21.58.29-768x543.png 768w, https:\/\/www.gopacs.eu\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/Scherm\u00adafbeelding-2026-07-17-om-21.58.29-1536x1087.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.gopacs.eu\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/Scherm\u00adafbeelding-2026-07-17-om-21.58.29-1145x810.png 1145w\" \/>\n                <div class=\"relative\">\n                    <div class=\"flex gap-4 items-center\">\n    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"w-full md:max-w-[calc(100%-261px)] h-full flex flex-col justify-between items-start\">\n            <div>\n                <div class=\"mb-1 text-neutral-400\">\n                            <div class=\"inline-flex gap-[6px] border-2 rounded-full leading-4 text-psmall border-transparent \">\n            17 July 2026\n<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                    <h2 class=\"text-h3m md:text-h3 font-body mb-0 break-words hyphens-auto \" lang=\"nl\">\u201cWe need each other to truly unlock flexible capacity\u201d<\/h2>\n\n                                    <div class=\"line-clamp-3 content mt-2 !mb-0\"><p>The energy transition calls for smart collaboration between technology, the market and policy. The key message Van Ginkel wishes to convey to both market participants and network operators is that cooperation is essential. \u201cWe need each other to make congestion management possible.<\/p><\/div>\n                                <span class=\"text-primary hover:text-primary-dark transition-colors hover:border-primary-dark border-b border-primary font-bold mt-4 inline-block\">Read more<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/a>\n<\/article>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"swiper-slide !h-auto \">\n                    <article class=\"pb-10 border-b h-full\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gopacs.eu\/en\/news\/customer-story-from-roof-to-data-management\/\" class=\"no-underline flex flex-col md:flex-row gap-6 h-full\">\n        <div class=\"w-full md:w-[261px]\">\n            <div class=\"relative bg-primary-light overflow-hidden\">\n                \n    <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1464\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gopacs.eu\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/DSG-banner-scaled.png\" class=\"object-cover w-full h-full md:w-[261px] md:h-[194px] \" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 992px) 260px, 100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gopacs.eu\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/DSG-banner-scaled.png 2560w, https:\/\/www.gopacs.eu\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/DSG-banner-300x172.png 300w, https:\/\/www.gopacs.eu\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/DSG-banner-1024x586.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.gopacs.eu\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/DSG-banner-768x439.png 768w, https:\/\/www.gopacs.eu\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/DSG-banner-1536x878.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.gopacs.eu\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/DSG-banner-2048x1171.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.gopacs.eu\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/DSG-banner-1416x810.png 1416w\" \/>\n                <div class=\"relative\">\n                    <div class=\"flex gap-4 items-center\">\n    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"w-full md:max-w-[calc(100%-261px)] h-full flex flex-col justify-between items-start\">\n            <div>\n                <div class=\"mb-1 text-neutral-400\">\n                            <div class=\"inline-flex gap-[6px] border-2 rounded-full leading-4 text-psmall border-transparent \">\n            6 July 2026\n<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                    <h2 class=\"text-h3m md:text-h3 font-body mb-0 break-words hyphens-auto \" lang=\"nl\">Customer story: from roof to data management; how DSG addresses congestion with solar energy<\/h2>\n\n                                    <div class=\"line-clamp-3 content mt-2 !mb-0\"><p>DSG operates large-scale rooftop solar installations throughout the Netherlands. With around 300 sites and an installed capacity of approximately 300 MWp, the company is one of the major players in this sector.<\/p><\/div>\n                                <span class=\"text-primary hover:text-primary-dark transition-colors hover:border-primary-dark border-b border-primary font-bold mt-4 inline-block\">Read more<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/a>\n<\/article>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"swiper-slide !h-auto \">\n                    <article class=\"pb-10 border-b h-full\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gopacs.eu\/en\/news\/liander-starts-market-consultation-for-reactive-power-in-gelderland-and-flevopolder\/\" class=\"no-underline flex flex-col md:flex-row gap-6 h-full\">\n        <div class=\"w-full md:w-[261px]\">\n            <div class=\"relative bg-primary-light overflow-hidden\">\n                \n    <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2121\" height=\"1413\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gopacs.eu\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/blindvermogen-uitvraag.jpg\" class=\"object-cover w-full h-full md:w-[261px] md:h-[194px] \" alt=\"Uitvraag blindvermogen Alliander\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 992px) 260px, 100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gopacs.eu\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/blindvermogen-uitvraag.jpg 2121w, https:\/\/www.gopacs.eu\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/blindvermogen-uitvraag-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gopacs.eu\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/blindvermogen-uitvraag-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gopacs.eu\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/blindvermogen-uitvraag-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gopacs.eu\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/blindvermogen-uitvraag-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.gopacs.eu\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/blindvermogen-uitvraag-2048x1364.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.gopacs.eu\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/blindvermogen-uitvraag-1216x810.jpg 1216w\" \/>\n                <div class=\"relative\">\n                    <div class=\"flex gap-4 items-center\">\n    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"w-full md:max-w-[calc(100%-261px)] h-full flex flex-col justify-between items-start\">\n            <div>\n                <div class=\"mb-1 text-neutral-400\">\n                            <div class=\"inline-flex gap-[6px] border-2 rounded-full leading-4 text-psmall border-transparent \">\n            1 July 2026\n<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                    <h2 class=\"text-h3m md:text-h3 font-body mb-0 break-words hyphens-auto \" lang=\"nl\">Liander starts market consultation for reactive power in Gelderland and Flevopolder<\/h2>\n\n                                    <div class=\"line-clamp-3 content mt-2 !mb-0\"><p>From July 1 to September 14, 2026, Liander will conduct a market consultation for 50 Mvar of reactive power. Do you have a large connection (2 MVA) and an installation capable of absorbing reactive power? Then you can offer this and receive compensation. This allows you to make optimal use of your installation while contributing to a stable and reliable electricity grid.<\/p><\/div>\n                                <span class=\"text-primary hover:text-primary-dark transition-colors hover:border-primary-dark border-b border-primary font-bold mt-4 inline-block\">Read more<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/a>\n<\/article>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"swiper-slide !h-auto \">\n                    <article class=\"pb-10 border-b h-full\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gopacs.eu\/en\/news\/user-first-in-product-development\/\" class=\"no-underline flex flex-col md:flex-row gap-6 h-full\">\n        <div class=\"w-full md:w-[261px]\">\n            <div class=\"relative bg-primary-light overflow-hidden\">\n                \n    <img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gopacs.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/getty-images-2IX3Ixp2r0s-unsplash-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-slider-1x size-slider-1x\" alt=\"Drempels bij deelname congestiemanagement\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gopacs.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/getty-images-2IX3Ixp2r0s-unsplash-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.gopacs.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/getty-images-2IX3Ixp2r0s-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gopacs.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/getty-images-2IX3Ixp2r0s-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gopacs.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/getty-images-2IX3Ixp2r0s-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gopacs.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/getty-images-2IX3Ixp2r0s-unsplash-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.gopacs.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/getty-images-2IX3Ixp2r0s-unsplash-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.gopacs.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/getty-images-2IX3Ixp2r0s-unsplash-1215x810.jpg 1215w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/>\n                <div class=\"relative\">\n                    <div class=\"flex gap-4 items-center\">\n    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"w-full md:max-w-[calc(100%-261px)] h-full flex flex-col justify-between items-start\">\n            <div>\n                <div class=\"mb-1 text-neutral-400\">\n                            <div class=\"inline-flex gap-[6px] border-2 rounded-full leading-4 text-psmall border-transparent \">\n            18 May 2026\n<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                    <h2 class=\"text-h3m md:text-h3 font-body mb-0 break-words hyphens-auto \" lang=\"nl\">From technology to impact: putting the user first in product development<\/h2>\n\n                                    <div class=\"line-clamp-3 content mt-2 !mb-0\"><p>Frederic is the product owner of Team Ohms, which focuses on the so-called pre-trading domain. The team ensures that participants gain access to GOPACS. \u201cWe make sure that connected parties and CSPs can create an account, register their connections, and have those connections pre-qualified by the grid operators. After that, the connections can be used [&hellip;]<\/p><\/div>\n                                <span class=\"text-primary hover:text-primary-dark transition-colors hover:border-primary-dark border-b border-primary font-bold mt-4 inline-block\">Read more<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/a>\n<\/article>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"swiper-slide !h-auto \">\n                    <article class=\"pb-10 border-b h-full\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gopacs.eu\/en\/news\/eu-report-gopacs-as-a-blueprint-for-the-power-grid-of-the-future\/\" class=\"no-underline flex flex-col md:flex-row gap-6 h-full\">\n        <div class=\"w-full md:w-[261px]\">\n            <div class=\"relative bg-primary-light overflow-hidden\">\n                \n    <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1598\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gopacs.eu\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/design-criteria-for-local-flexibility-markets.jpg\" class=\"object-cover w-full h-full md:w-[261px] md:h-[194px] \" alt=\"Specification and design criteria for local flexibility markets\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 992px) 260px, 100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gopacs.eu\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/design-criteria-for-local-flexibility-markets.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.gopacs.eu\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/design-criteria-for-local-flexibility-markets-300x187.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gopacs.eu\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/design-criteria-for-local-flexibility-markets-1024x639.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gopacs.eu\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/design-criteria-for-local-flexibility-markets-768x479.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gopacs.eu\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/design-criteria-for-local-flexibility-markets-1536x959.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.gopacs.eu\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/design-criteria-for-local-flexibility-markets-2048x1278.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.gopacs.eu\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/design-criteria-for-local-flexibility-markets-1298x810.jpg 1298w\" \/>\n                <div class=\"relative\">\n                    <div class=\"flex gap-4 items-center\">\n    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"w-full md:max-w-[calc(100%-261px)] h-full flex flex-col justify-between items-start\">\n            <div>\n                <div class=\"mb-1 text-neutral-400\">\n                            <div class=\"inline-flex gap-[6px] border-2 rounded-full leading-4 text-psmall border-transparent \">\n            17 April 2026\n<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                    <h2 class=\"text-h3m md:text-h3 font-body mb-0 break-words hyphens-auto \" lang=\"nl\">EU Report: GOPACS as a blueprint for the power grid of the future<\/h2>\n\n                                    <div class=\"line-clamp-3 content mt-2 !mb-0\"><p>The pressure on our electricity grid is felt daily. For entrepreneurs, this often means waiting for a connection, while we are simultaneously in the midst of a full-scale sustainability transition. However, there is good news from Brussels. In a recent report from the European Commission on local flexibility markets, the Dutch approach via GOPACS is highlighted as an international textbook example.<\/p><\/div>\n                                <span class=\"text-primary hover:text-primary-dark transition-colors hover:border-primary-dark border-b border-primary font-bold mt-4 inline-block\">Read more<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/a>\n<\/article>\n                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"flex flex-wrap gap-4 justify-between items-center relative z-10 mt-8\">\n        <div>\n            <div class=\"swiper-pagination\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"flex items-center gap-4 md:gap-6\">\n            <div class=\"swiper-button-prev\"><\/div>\n            <div class=\"swiper-button-next\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"my-10 md:my-20\">\n\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"w-full max-w-[925px]\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"content    \">\n                    <h2 class=\" break-words hyphens-auto \" lang=\"nl\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n            <\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mt-10 flex flex-col gap-3 w-full max-w-[926px]\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<details class=\"rounded border border-neutral-300 appearance-none marker:content-none group\" >\n    <summary class=\"appearance-none cursor-pointer p-4 md:p-6 flex justify-between items-center after:content-['\\e145'] after:font-iconRound after:text-primary after:md:text-[32px] after:text-h4 leading-8 after:inline-block group-open:after:content-['\\e15b']\">\n        <div class=\"w-[calc(100%-40px)]\">\n                <h3 class=\"text-h5 mb-0 break-words hyphens-auto \" lang=\"nl\">What is congestion?<\/h3>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/summary>\n    <div class=\"px-4 pb-0 md:px-6 md:pb-0 [&#038;>.content]:w-full&#8221;>\n        <div class=\"content    \">\n                            <p>Congestion occurs when the demand for electricity transport exceeds the available transport capacity. In other words, there is not enough capacity on the electricity grid to transport all the electricity that is needed at that moment.<\/p>\n<p>If this situation is structural, the grid operator will reinforce or expand the electricity grid. However, expanding the grid is a process that takes several years. In the meantime, grid operators try to manage the available capacity by shifting where and when electricity is consumed or generated. They do this with support from the market, such as large energy users, aggregators and energy suppliers.<\/p>\n<p>These parties can help by shifting their electricity consumption or generation to another moment. Energy can also be stored temporarily. This creates the flexibility needed to prevent or reduce peaks on the electricity grid.<\/p>\n<p>When a grid operator expects a shortage of transport capacity (congestion), the market is asked to help resolve it by adjusting energy consumption. This adjustment creates flexibility.<\/p>\n<p>For example, a cold storage facility could switch off its freezers for two hours during a peak demand period without affecting the temperature. This frees up capacity on the grid for another user.<\/p>\n<p>For more information on congestion, see the &#8216;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gopacs.eu\/en\/about-congestion-management\/\">About congestion management<\/a>&#8216; page.<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<details class=\"rounded border border-neutral-300 appearance-none marker:content-none group\" >\n    <summary class=\"appearance-none cursor-pointer p-4 md:p-6 flex justify-between items-center after:content-['\\e145'] after:font-iconRound after:text-primary after:md:text-[32px] after:text-h4 leading-8 after:inline-block group-open:after:content-['\\e15b']\">\n        <div class=\"w-[calc(100%-40px)]\">\n                <h3 class=\"text-h5 mb-0 break-words hyphens-auto \" lang=\"nl\">What is congestion management?<\/h3>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/summary>\n    <div class=\"px-4 pb-0 md:px-6 md:pb-0 [&#038;>.content]:w-full&#8221;>\n        <div class=\"content    \">\n                            <p>Congestion management is the set of measures deployed by network operators to mitigate the effects of congestion and prevent the network from becoming overloaded. Whereas congestion indicates the problem of capacity shortage, congestion management focuses on the practical solutions to deal with these bottlenecks. Congestion management is crucial for a stable, affordable and sustainable energy supply in the Netherlands. It will become increasingly important as power demand and the share of renewables continue to grow. Read more about congestion management here.<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<details class=\"rounded border border-neutral-300 appearance-none marker:content-none group\" >\n    <summary class=\"appearance-none cursor-pointer p-4 md:p-6 flex justify-between items-center after:content-['\\e145'] after:font-iconRound after:text-primary after:md:text-[32px] after:text-h4 leading-8 after:inline-block group-open:after:content-['\\e15b']\">\n        <div class=\"w-[calc(100%-40px)]\">\n                <h3 class=\"text-h5 mb-0 break-words hyphens-auto \" lang=\"nl\">What is GOPACS for?<\/h3>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/summary>\n    <div class=\"px-4 pb-0 md:px-6 md:pb-0 [&#038;>.content]:w-full&#8221;>\n        <div class=\"content    \">\n                            <p>GOPACS is designed to address grid congestion in a targeted and collaborative way. In places where the electricity grid temporarily reaches its limits, GOPACS helps grid operators respond quickly and efficiently. This keeps the grid reliable, affordable, and ready for further growth and decarbonisation.<\/p>\n<p>Through GOPACS, grid operators deploy flexible capacity from market parties and large energy users: exactly where congestion occurs and only when it is needed. By coordinating this flexibility intelligently, additional room is created on the grid without causing new bottlenecks elsewhere.<\/p>\n<p>GOPACS is a unique collaboration between all Dutch grid operators. By working together nationally and managing congestion through a single platform, the electricity grid as a whole becomes stronger and more future-proof.<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<details class=\"rounded border border-neutral-300 appearance-none marker:content-none group\" >\n    <summary class=\"appearance-none cursor-pointer p-4 md:p-6 flex justify-between items-center after:content-['\\e145'] after:font-iconRound after:text-primary after:md:text-[32px] after:text-h4 leading-8 after:inline-block group-open:after:content-['\\e15b']\">\n        <div class=\"w-[calc(100%-40px)]\">\n                <h3 class=\"text-h5 mb-0 break-words hyphens-auto \" lang=\"nl\">Why are flex bids necessary (in redispatch)?<\/h3>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/summary>\n    <div class=\"px-4 pb-0 md:px-6 md:pb-0 [&#038;>.content]:w-full&#8221;>\n        <div class=\"content    \">\n                            <p>Electricity consumption and generation change continuously. At peak moments, local demand or generation can exceed what the electricity grid can handle. This situation is called congestion. Without intervention, it can lead to grid overload.<\/p>\n<p>To prevent this, grid operators initiate redispatch via GOPACS. They ask the market to provide flexibility at the location and time where the grid is under pressure.<\/p>\n<p>Flex bids make this possible. With a flex bid, a market party indicates how much flexibility is available, when it can be delivered, and at what price. For example, by temporarily producing less electricity, consuming more, or reducing electricity demand.<\/p>\n<p>Grid operators use these bids to adjust supply and demand locally. This helps smooth out peaks and keeps the grid balanced \u2014 exactly where the bottleneck occurs and only for as long as needed. In this way, the electricity grid remains reliable and flexibility gains value in the market.<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<details class=\"rounded border border-neutral-300 appearance-none marker:content-none group\" >\n    <summary class=\"appearance-none cursor-pointer p-4 md:p-6 flex justify-between items-center after:content-['\\e145'] after:font-iconRound after:text-primary after:md:text-[32px] after:text-h4 leading-8 after:inline-block group-open:after:content-['\\e15b']\">\n        <div class=\"w-[calc(100%-40px)]\">\n                <h3 class=\"text-h5 mb-0 break-words hyphens-auto \" lang=\"nl\">What is the role of a CSP in congestion management?<\/h3>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/summary>\n    <div class=\"px-4 pb-0 md:px-6 md:pb-0 [&#038;>.content]:w-full&#8221;>\n        <div class=\"content    \">\n                            <p>A CSP (Congestion Service Provider) manages congestion management on behalf of one or more connected parties. 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