Wedoany.com Report-Oct 11，KEMA Consulting, a division of CESI Group, has been selected as the primary provider of consultancy services as part of a framework agreement, with a maximum contract value of €7 million, to support TenneT’s offshore grid expansion. This agreement is a key pillar in the development of offshore grid connections in the Netherlands, reinforcing the company’s commitment to advancing sustainable energy solutions. Two backup consultants have also been selected by TenneT as part of this framework agreement.

Under this agreement, KEMA Consulting will provide engineering support for high voltage direct current (HVDC) converter stations, which are key to connecting offshore wind farms to the national power grid. The scope of work includes two main areas: System studies & testing, ensuring the safety, reliability, and efficiency of HVDC systems, and design & installation, focusing on the necessary infrastructure both onshore and offshore.

This framework agreement supports TenneT’s ambitious plan to connect multiple offshore wind farms in the Netherlands by 2031, a significant step towards a more sustainable energy future. The project aims to bolster the energy transition by substantially increasing the renewable energy supply to European grids.

KEMA Consulting has a proven track record, having completed several high-profile projects, including impact assessments for short-circuit scenarios in HVDC cable systems within concrete tunnels and providing short-term network congestion solutions. These solutions were delivered using grid reliability adequacy risk evaluation (GRARE), an innovative modeling tool developed for Terna, Italy’s transmission system operator. GRARE assists utilities and governments worldwide in identifying both short and long-term network congestion solutions, showcasing KEMA’s expertise in complex grid environments.