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    Arnhem, the Netherlands
      Hybrid   Full Time   More than 3 months ago
      EUR 4k–9k monthly
  • TenneT

    Company Overview

    TenneT B.V.

    Arnhem, Netherlands

    1998

    Approximately 5,500 employees and a revenue of €4.5 billion in FY 2023 (source: emeoutlookmag.com).

    What They Do

    TenneT is the transmission system operator (TSO) for high-voltage grids in the Netherlands and Germany, with a strong focus on grid stability, cross-border connections, and the integration of renewable energy sources such as offshore wind. The company manages a network of over 25,000 kilometers of lines and cables, serving more than 43 million end-users (source: wikipedia.org). TenneT provides transmission services by transporting electricity from production sites to consumption points via regulated high-voltage infrastructure. The company also supports the integration of renewable energy, aiming to source 40% of Dutch electricity from offshore sources by 2030 (source: fd-binary-external-prod.imgix.net).

    Projects & Track Record

    TenneT has completed several notable projects, including the BritNed 1,000 MW HVDC interconnector between the United Kingdom and the Netherlands, which became operational in April 2011 (source: wikipedia.org). Additionally, the Borssele Beta offshore grid connection was certified for 'Grid Readiness' in July 2020, and eight 0.7 GW AC offshore grid connections have been realized in the Netherlands (source: fd-binary-external-prod.imgix.net). Currently, significant projects are underway, including two additional 2 GW offshore grid connections in the IJmuiden Ver wind energy area and the North-West 380 kV line, which connects Eemshaven to Vierverlaten (source: fd-binary-external-prod.imgix.net).

    Recent Developments

    In the past two years, TenneT announced that it will operate as two separate national organizations under one holding company starting January 1, 2025 (source: wikipedia.org). The company has also approved significant investments by the Dutch regulator ACM for capacity expansions addressing bottlenecks equivalent to 40% of current Dutch electricity consumption. Additionally, TenneT has issued tenders for offshore projects and substation upgrades, and secured EU funding for the North Sea Wind Power Hub (source: fd-binary-external-prod.imgix.net).

    Working at TenneT

    TenneT offers a wide range of positions, including engineering, grid operations, project management, IT, and procurement. The company is actively seeking over 1,100 new employees in the next three years, focusing on roles in grid field operations in the Netherlands and Germany (source: emeoutlookmag.com). The company culture emphasizes innovation and collaboration with partners, with a strong focus on securing energy supply. TenneT also has several subsidiaries, including CertiQ, which focuses on green certificates (source: encyclopedia.com).

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