24.18 Smart with Power for Green Growth

The report "Smart with Power for Green Growth" advises the Dutch Minister of Climate and Green Growth on tackling persistent grid congestion. The report identifies eight key recommendations to increase flexibility, including expanding energy hubs, improving transparency on the network, optimizing grid load, and concluding congestion deals with various sectors. In addition, concrete solutions are proposed to reduce waiting lists for electricity connections, improve cooperation in setting up energy hubs, and create positive financial incentives for companies. The report emphasizes the need for rapid action to avert the electricity crisis and safeguard the economic growth of the Netherlands. Finally, the report advocates investigating current market forces to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of flexible energy solutions.