Independent expertise in energy systems

The Netherlands are planning to introduce injection charges in order to pass on some of the costs of offshore grid connections to other countries. In a joint study with Neon Neue Energieökonomik on behalf of TenneT, we investigate whether this can be achieved. Our results show that unilateral injection charges – i.e. without European coordination – will likely lead to market distortions. Selective charges for offshore wind are only suitable for refinancing the associated grid costs only under specific conditions.