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TenneT, the Dutch offshore grid operator, has completed its 700 MW offshore wind program with the Hollandse Kust (West Beta) connection, receiving the grid readiness certificate from DNV. The project was completed five months ahead of schedule, on time, and within budget.

Since 2019, TenneT has realized seven standardized 700 MW grid connections, delivering reliable offshore electricity to the national high-voltage grid. The grid readiness certificate confirms that the Hollandse Kust (West Beta) connection meets all high-voltage grid standards and is ready for use.

Marco Kuijpers, Director of Offshore at TenneT, said:

"With grid readiness for Hollandse Kust (West Beta), we have now delivered all seven projects on time and budget, entirely in accordance with our plan. A great milestone for the energy transition."

The completed connections will support upcoming offshore wind farms, including the OranjeWind wind farm, which is expected to produce approximately 3 terawatt-hours annually--enough electricity to power a city the size of Amsterdam for almost a year.

TenneT constructed the final three 700 MW connections in collaboration with contractor consortium Equans/Smulders, with platforms built in the Netherlands and Belgium. Looking forward, TenneT's 2 GW standard program will connect new, more distant offshore wind farms using direct current (DC) connections, reducing energy losses and minimizing environmental impact. By 2032, TenneT aims to connect thirteen additional DC projects in the Dutch and German North Sea, advancing a clean, stable, and independent energy supply.

Source: tennet.eu