Novar's active role in 'grid integration'
Grid operators in the Netherlands are struggling to keep up with the development of solar energy projects. As a result, the availability of capacity often does not adequately match the number of developments in that region and energy projects cannot be connected.
Novar looks ahead
Novar also recognizes this phenomenon and has specialized to deal with it. Our grid team not only proactively investigates the possibilities that exist to connect our solar parks to the grid, but also already applies some unique methods that have not been applied in that format before in the Netherlands. For example, we are working on:
- Combining solar and wind energy. We do this via cable-pooling and via transformers (infra-pooling). This makes optimal use of the great simultaneity of energy production. When it's windy the sun usually doesn't shine, and when the sun shines it usually doesn't blow!
- Connecting a solar farm with a direct line to the plant
- Developing a shared power grid with a connection to the 220kV network
- Developing a new grid station with a connection to the 380kV network
Because these types of projects do not remain theory with us, we have gained unique experience within the Netherlands. We apply this acquired knowledge to new developments. This affects not only the technical field, but also the legal and financial field.
Active member of Holland Solar
Novar is an active member of Holland Solar and fulfills roles in several working groups including the Netinfra working group. From this role, we cooperate with Netbeheer Nederland, TenneT and the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate. In this working group we not only discuss the current situation but also look to the future. This not only involves expanding the energy network, but we also contribute ideas about new legislation and new technological applications.
Want to know more about the electricity grid of the Netherlands? Then quickly read on Dutch electricity grid overcrowded part 1.