Integrating Wind Power into the Dutch System (non confidential version)

In its 2005 energy report, "Now for Later" (Energierapport 2005 "Nu voor later"), the Dutch government set itself the goal of making energy management sustainable in the medium-long and long-term. A sharp increase in the share of wind power is mentioned as one of the means of achieving the goal. The aim in the original government plans was initially to have an installed capacity of 7500 MW by the year 2020, of which 6000 MW would be in the form of wind turbines offshore. The government has since abandoned its fixed goal for wind power. However, in view of long-term government objectives, the installed capacity of wind power generators seems likely to increase considerably.

The integration of large amounts of wind power capacity will further test the innovative capabilities of the electricity supply industry in the years ahead. TenneT has, therefore, set up its own research programme to look into the implications for the power supply system of the development of wind energy, both in the Netherlands and in other parts of Europe. Such a programme will enable efficient anticipation on possible future developments.   As well as considering the need for grid upgrades, this programme will examine the specific implications of wind energy for the power balance.

As a part of the programme TenneT has, in cooperation with TU Delft, carried out the study "Integrating Wind Power in the Dutch System". This study examines the technical possibilities of thermal generating units for maintaining system balance at various wind power penetrations. The study is intended as an initial technical analysis and is not concerned with the economic consequences of the technical possibilities that have been examined. The study forms a good basis for further analyses, which will be conducted over the next few years and will also take into account market and grid aspects.

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