Grid capacity map Netherlands: official sources explained
Which official grid capacity maps exist for the Netherlands, how to read them, what they don't tell you, and a five-step workflow to screen a site before you talk to the grid operator.
Official sources
For the Netherlands: Capaciteitskaart (Netbeheer Nederland) (all Dutch grid operators); Grid capacity map (TenneT).
How to read them
The capaciteitskaart colours each supply area (voedingsgebied) by status for offtake and feed-in separately: capacity available, limited, or a waiting list. TenneT's map shows the same for the high-voltage stations.
What they don't tell you
Status is per area, not per plot, and says nothing about land, zoning, noise or flood risk. A 'waiting list' area can still suit a battery on a flexible or non-firm contract.
None of the official maps tell you whether there is usable land nearby, what the zoning is, or whether noise, flood or nature rules will block a project.
A five-step screen
1. Check the official source for the area's status. 2. On Gridscouter, find the nearest substations at the right voltage and their BESS, solar, wind or data-center score. 3. Run the land finder for plots within a set radius, filtered by size and land use. 4. Run quick due diligence on the best plots: noise, flood, nature, heritage and industrial-safety buffers. 5. Apply for a quickscan or transport indication with Liander, Stedin, Enexis or TenneT once you have a plot in mind.
Caveat
Gridscouter scores are estimates from open data, not grid operator capacity figures. Always confirm capacity with the operator.