GridConnect is live!

With the new GridConnect function in dvlp Web-GIS, we want to better connect developers and operators with each other. The aim is to enable the joint planning of new network connection points (NVPs) and better utilization of existing NVPs.

This works via a 2-stage approval process. Developers and/or operators can indicate for their projects whether an NVP is being sought or is available. dvlp checks whether other developers/operators within a 20km radius have provided appropriate information in GridConnect and makes contact if they are of mutual interest. A collaboration agreement or similar can then be concluded and the projects successfully implemented.

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In the first step, developers or operators approve selected projects for NVP brokerage and communicate:

• NVP status — is an NVP available or is being searched for (available, wanted)
• Technology — for which technology (e.g. PV, wind)
• Size — how many MW are still available or are being searched for (e.g. <20 MW, 20-50 MW)
• Comment — what further information could be helpful for a potential partner in deciding whether to establish contact

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In the second step, for each project participating in GridConnect, all parties receive a results report with basic, anonymized information on other projects participating in GridConnect, which are within a 20 km radius of their own project.

Only the information on technology, NVP status, capacity and comment provided in the GridConnect tab from your own projects is stored in this results report. In addition, the distance is given in 5 km steps. Exact locations are not shared.

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In the third step, if there is mutual interest, based on the anonymized results reports, contact is established between the two interested parties.

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Here's to a successful energy revolution!