{"id":1017,"date":"2025-09-15T15:07:28","date_gmt":"2025-09-15T15:07:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gopacs.eu\/?page_id=1570"},"modified":"2026-06-24T10:40:28","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T09:40:28","slug":"the-role-of-gopacs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.gopacs.eu\/en\/about\/the-role-of-gopacs\/","title":{"rendered":"The Role of GOPACS"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Making it deployable, providing insight, and driving adoption<\/h1>\n
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GOPACS makes flexible
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GOPACS is the platform that enables grid operators to deploy flexible capacity to prevent grid congestion. This happens in two ways: by activating bids via redispatch and by activating capacity steering contracts (CSCs).<\/p>\n

When there is a temporary lack of capacity at a specific location on the grid, grid operators can intervene in a targeted way through GOPACS. The platform ensures that available flexibility is deployed efficiently and transparently\u2014at the right time and in the right place, without unintended effects elsewhere on the grid.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n

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To deploy flexible capacity in a targeted manner, up-to-date and reliable data is essential. GOPACS provides insight into where and when grid operators expect congestion, which volumes are needed, and which bids have been activated.<\/p>\n

Market participants can use this information to align their bids more closely with current grid needs. At the same time, we collect data for grid operators on the availability and effectiveness of flexibility. This builds understanding of what works and where the opportunities lie for better use of the grid.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n

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The transition to a flexible energy system also requires something from businesses. Many companies do have flexibility in their processes, but don\u2019t yet know how to put it to use. GOPACS helps with this: by explaining how congestion management works, and with tools and data to identify opportunities.<\/p>\n

We also have a network of partners who support businesses during the transition. By removing barriers and making the benefits of flexible power use clear, GOPACS actively contributes to a future-proof and resilient electricity market.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n

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Large Customers<\/h2>\n

Can your production or consumption sites temporarily adjust? Then GOPACS gives you access to a market where flexibility is rewarded. We help you take the first steps, ensure your site is correctly registered, and point you to a suitable service provider. This way, you get more out of your connection and contribute to the grid.<\/p>\n

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As a CSP, you play a key role in making flexible capacity available. GOPACS supports you through the onboarding process, helps with asset registration and linking, and provides insight into congestion areas and market data. This enables you to serve your customers better and actively contribute to a future-proof energy system.<\/p>\n

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Flexibility in practice: How Repowered keeps green hydrogen production running during a TenneT activation<\/h2>\n\n

A solar park with a peak capacity of 115 MWp, a potato processor that both consumes and generates electricity, and a 5 MW electrolyser producing green hydrogen. All behind a single 70 MW connection. How do you keep everything running smoothly when TenneT asks you to feed less electricity into the grid? At the Vloeivelden Hollandia solar park, Repowered demonstrates how smart behind-the-meter management works in practice.<\/p><\/div>\n Read more<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n<\/article>\n <\/div>\n

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Cross Operator activations possible from 1 November<\/h2>\n\n

From 1 November 2026 Cross Operator activations are possible. This means that a system operator other than your own can also activate your capacity steering contract (CSC) or capacity limitation contract (CBC). Cross Operator activations allow TenneT to use flexibility from contracts with other system operators to help address congestion on the high-voltage grid. What does this mean for you as a CSP or connected party?<\/p><\/div>\n Read more<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n<\/article>\n <\/div>\n

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Daring to develop together in a market that is still evolving<\/h2>\n\n

The market for flexible capacity is developing rapidly. At the same time, not everything has been finalised by any means. New players are entering the market, processes are being standardised and solutions are being scaled up further and further. On behalf of the Dutch transmission system operators, GOPACS plays a connecting role between transmission system operators and market participants, helping to make flexibility available for congestion management.<\/p><\/div>\n Read more<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n<\/article>\n <\/div>\n

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Launching GOPACS Auctions<\/h2>\n\n

The Dutch system operators are launching GOPACS Auctions, a new way for contracting flexible electricity capacity within the existing GOPACS platform. At the launch, a significant demand for megawatts in the day-ahead market will be published immediately. This means that market participants can now see, in one central location, where, when and how much flexible capacity is required. Parties can submit a suitable bid in response. This creates new opportunities for large corporate customers and Congestion Service Providers (CSPs).<\/p><\/div>\n Read more<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n<\/article>\n <\/div>\n

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Building and making better use of the grid: flexibility is playing an increasingly important role<\/h2>\n\n

The latest Stand van de Uitvoering report by Netbeheer Nederland shows that flexible use of the electricity grid is becoming increasingly important. In the first half of 2026, the number of capacity steering contracts continued to grow, and these contracts were also activated more frequently. For GOPACS, this confirms a development we work on every day: flexibility is essential to make better use of the existing electricity grid.<\/p><\/div>\n Read more<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n<\/article>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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The connection must be measurable via an EAN code and equipped with appropriate metering equipment. Reliable and up-to-date measurement data must be available, and the flexible capacity must be controllable on request. In many cases, the flexible capacity must be at least 100 kW to qualify for available contract types.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t

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