TenneT TSO
TenneT is a leading European transmission system operator that ensures the secure power supply for 43 million people. With a focus on sustainability, innovation, and international collaboration, TenneT actively shapes the energy future in Europe.
About TenneT
editTenneT is a leading European transmission system operator committed to the safe and reliable electricity supply for around 43 million people in the Netherlands and large parts of Germany. With over 25,000 kilometers of high-voltage lines and 16 interconnectors to neighboring countries, TenneT plays a central role in shaping the European energy market. As the first cross-border transmission system operator, TenneT designs, builds, maintains, and operates an electricity grid that ensures energy supply 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Key Products and Services
editTenneT offers comprehensive services in the field of electricity transmission, including the provision of transmission services, system services, and support for the energy market. The company is a significant investor in national and international onshore and offshore power grids and drives innovative projects such as the 2GW program to future-proof the energy infrastructure.
Mission and Values
editTenneT's mission is to drive the energy transition and create a more sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy future. The company places great importance on integrity, responsibility, and innovation. TenneT promotes a corporate culture that supports courage and accountability among its over 7,400 employees to ensure the balance between electricity supply and demand.
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
editTenneT is strongly committed to sustainability and environmental protection. The company is actively involved in international collaborations to promote the integration of renewable energies and to link electricity markets more closely. Initiatives such as the Open Innovation Program aim to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions from operational buildings. Additionally, TenneT is committed to species protection, as demonstrated by the project for the conservation of the field hamster in collaboration with the Erlebnis-Zoo Hannover.
International Cooperation
editTenneT is working intensively to connect and integrate the European electricity markets. As a member of ENTSO-E and through participation in the Joint Allocation Office (JAO) and TSCnet, TenneT contributes to the creation of a unified European electricity market. These collaborations promote supply security, electricity trading, and the integration of renewable energies.
Innovation and Technology
editTenneT relies on state-of-the-art technologies to improve the efficiency and safety of its networks. The use of drone and robotics technologies at the Innovation Days in Lehrte is an example of the ongoing efforts to implement innovative solutions in practice and improve occupational safety.
With a revenue of 6.4 billion euros and total assets of 32 billion euros, TenneT is a key player in the European energy sector, actively shaping the future of energy supply.