Energinet has entered into an agreement with a number of players in the energy sector to investigate which tasks private developers and large electricity consumers can take over from the company. The aim is to shorten the waiting time for connection to the electricity grid, which has increased significantly in recent years. The first changes are expected to be introduced in 2026, Energinet said in a press release.
The increasing electrification has created pressure on the transmission grid, and many companies are experiencing delays when they need to be connected. By letting developers handle parts of the preparatory work – such as land purchases, feasibility studies or planning new high-voltage stations – the parties hope to shorten case processing and expansion.
- If we can achieve faster grid access for customers by having renewable energy developers or large electricity consumers do part of the work, then we must of course cooperate to realize the potential that lies in it. The most important thing is that things get done, not who does them, says Søren Dupont Kristensen, Chief Operating Officer of Energinet.
Energinet and the partners behind the collaboration are today publishing a joint commitment paper "NEW PATHS TO GRID CONNECTION – A JOINT COMMITMENT PAPER" and are starting work that will present very specific proposals for new divisions of labor that can be implemented in April 2026.
Among the participants are the Confederation of Danish Industry, the Danish Chamber of Commerce, Eurowind Energy, Google, Microsoft, Novo Nordisk, HOFOR, Momentum Energy Group, Skovgaard Energy, NRGi, WeStorix and European Energy.
- Our hope is that we can start the processes a little earlier. We have previously been out talking to landowners and municipalities in connection with our solar cell and wind turbine installations. Why not expand our preparatory work to also include Energinet's cable or station equipment that will be used for the future grid connection? If it can save time for Energinet and give us faster access to the grid, then it is a win-win for everyone and not least for the green transition, says Knud Erik Andersen, CEO of European Energy.
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