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Oct. 23, 2026

Drenthe Energy Initiative Puts Battery Storage in the Spotlight at Energy Café

On October 22, battery storage was the focus of the Energy Café organized by the Drenthe Energy Initiative (DEA). These meetings bring together professionals, administrators […] a few times a year
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October 22, 2026

GOPACS Auctions Makes Demand for Flexible Capacity Transparent

The Dutch grid operators have launched GOPACS Auctions. Through this new component of the GOPACS platform, demand for flexible capacity is published centrally and transparently. At […]
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Oct. 19, 2026

First Dutch Flexibility Needs Assessment: Flexibility Is Crucial for a Reliable Electric Power System

Dutch grid operators have prepared their first Flexibility Needs Assessment (FNA). This new European tool assesses how much flexibility the electricity system in […]
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Oct. 15, 2026

KfW Study: Battery Storage Reduces System Costs and Boosts Renewable Energy

The German bank KfW has published a study on the role of battery storage in the energy transition. The bank’s study, which was commissioned by 80% […]
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Oct. 15, 2026

Energy Storage as the Key to System Flexibility

The energy transition has entered a new phase. While the focus in recent years has been primarily on the rapid growth of solar and wind power, […]
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October 12, 2026

ACM Introduces Time-of-Use Grid Rates: An Important Step Toward Flexibility and Energy Storage

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has published draft decisions regarding the introduction of time-dependent grid tariffs on regional electricity grids. Households, other small consumers, and large consumers […]
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October 8, 2026

Looking Back: Energy Storage Day 2026 – Energy Storage as the Key to a Flexible Energy System

On Wednesday, October 7, Energy Storage NL organized the twelfth edition of Energy Storage Day during the Vakbeurs Energie trade show in Den Bosch. The focus was on […]
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October 5, 2026

ESNL Response to Parliamentary Letter on Grid Congestion: Important Steps, but the Business Case for Flexibility Is Under Pressure

The letter to Parliament dated October 5 regarding progress on addressing grid congestion outlines important steps to make better use of the electricity grid and to expand […]
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October 1, 2026

National Action Agenda on Battery Systems Sets the Right Course; Implementation Is Now Crucial

On Wednesday, September 23, the updated National Action Agenda for Battery Systems was launched during Battery Day NL. The agenda aims to accelerate the scaling up and industrialization of Dutch knowledge and innovations […]
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September 28, 2026

Urgent letter from a broad coalition: ‘A spot on the power grid waiting list should not be for sale’

Companies and organizations waiting to be connected to the power grid often have to pay tens of thousands to millions of euros in advance, without any certainty about the wait time […]
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September 24, 2026

Battery Day 2026: From Innovation to Industry

During Battery Day in Den Bosch, it became clear that batteries are no longer just a technological innovation, but a strategic pillar for the autonomy of […]
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September 22, 2026

Energy Storage Takes Center Stage at ‘Toward the New Energy System’

On Monday, September 21, Energy Storage NL (ESNL) attended the event ‘Toward the New Energy System.’ The Ministry of Economic Affairs and […]
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September 22, 2026

Cabinet Unveils Emergency Legislation to Address Network Congestion

On September 11, the cabinet presented a package of emergency legislative measures to address grid congestion. The measures are intended to ensure that the existing capacity on the power grid […]
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September 21, 2026

Redispatch Contract in Development: A More Feasible Approach to Energy Storage

Energy Storage NL has worked with grid operators and other market participants to further develop the current mandatory bidding contract. During three sessions, on May 29, 19 […]
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September 18, 2026

ESNL Working Groups in September: From Market Development to Practical Implementation

In September, the ESNL working groups on the Built Environment, Large-Scale Energy Storage, and Industry & Business met. Together with members and guest speakers, we discussed market conditions, technical requirements […]