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Power grid capacity secures 500 new buildings in Friesland – hope for Heerenveen!
In Friesland it was announced today that 500 new homes can be connected to the electricity grid, despite capacity challenges.
Power grid capacity secures 500 new buildings in Friesland – hope for Heerenveen!
Something is happening in the residential building landscape in Friesland. The local network operator recently announced positive news through improved calculation models and new findings: There is new capacity in the electricity network. This was stated in a report by Solar magazines mentioned, where it is also emphasized that long-term forecasts have been continuously refined in order to obtain a clear picture of future developments.
This news is particularly positive for real estate developers and communities who are pushing for positive developments in housing construction. By 2030, more than 20,000 new apartments are expected to be built in Friesland. For some construction projects, for example in Leeuwarden and Appelscha, the calculation has shown that the electricity network is growing and offers sufficient capacity. In Heerenveen, however, the situation remains tense as the new calculation did not show any improvements. Discussions are currently underway here in the hope of finding solutions.
Challenges in the power grid
However, the joy about the new capacities is not unclouded. The problems with network congestion are increasingly putting pressure on residential construction projects. The main causes are the increasing demands on the network, a lack of technical staff and limited physical space for expansion. Network operators cannot always respond to increasing demand in a timely manner, which often significantly delays projects.
Liander, the responsible network operator, emphasizes the need for early registration of construction projects. This is the only way to keep a better eye on future developments and identify potential problems in good time. However, there are no guarantees that all construction plans in the power grid can be implemented smoothly. The search for alternatives and temporary solutions is in full swing.
Vision for net-conscious construction
A promising approach is the concept of net-conscious construction, which is currently being discussed in various forums. A webinar by Netbeheer Nederland and Bouwend Nederland discussed the opportunities and challenges of building in areas with grid congestion, as shown on Netbeheer Netherlands is to be read. The panelists developed and presented seven principles for efficient construction.
Suggestions for making better use of limited capacities include, among other things, flexible working and postponed charging of electric vehicles as well as efficient use of space. These approaches are intended to be particularly helpful in large construction projects and require a coordinated approach in which network operators and communities are involved from the outset. Only through this cooperation can local energy production be optimally used to meet the challenges of the future.
It is also important to better coordinate energy consumption with the times of energy generation in order to minimize the resulting network congestion in future construction projects. The road to sustainable and grid-friendly housing is still a long one, but the approaches show that a lot is possible through clever planning and good cooperation.