Innovation Challenges

The renewable energy transition is pressuring our current electrical infrastructure. So it is critical that we foster a flexible and evenly distributed electricity grid, preventing overloading in specific areas and unstable power supply. Royal Schiphol Group see it as their societal responsibility to take a leading role in this, and are now inviting all balancing market players to propose their best SOLUTION and BUSINESS CASE using EV chargers for load balancing.  [ full details ]

With increasing demands on energy infrastructure and the critical need for efficient resource utilization, we invite tech companies to propose cutting-edge innovations that harness data gathered through smart inspections on our overhead transmission lines. Our goal is to leverage these insights to enable data-driven decisions in areas of congestion management, maintenance execution, and optimal resource allocation. [ full details ]

Facing an eightfold increase in middle voltage and fiftyfold in low voltage networks in seven years, Stedin seeks innovative, sustainable tech solutions to expand electricity grids with zero emissions. Join us in redefining how we make and upgrade energy infrastructure for a cleaner future. [ full details ]

Seeking tech innovations to ease the physical strain on our workforce faced with expanding and upgrading electricity grids. Your idea could transform their work environment, making it accessible, sustainable, and diverse, while supporting the energy transition. [ full details ]

Do you have a top notch solution to accelerate the energy transition? Submit your proven solution here and we might be able to match you with on the future challenges of our customers! [ full details ]

We are looking for proven technical solutions to realise a radical acceleration in the construction of local electricity works through improving activities such as (but not limited to) assembly of cable joints, cable selection and power cable installation [ full details ]

We are looking for ways to realise a radical acceleration in the construction of local electricity networks through improving activities such as (but not limited to) assembly of cable joints, cable selection and power cable installation. [ full details ]

We are looking for inspirational projects to shape our direction towards bidirectional EV charging (V2G) systems that support grid stabilization. [ full details ]

We are looking for tech solutions that enable bidirectional (V2G) charging systems to support grid stabilization. [ full details ]

Together with an alliance of three Dutch distribution service operators; Alliander, Enexis and Stedin, we are looking for innovative and/or collaborative solutions for tackling (parts of) the challenge of creating resilient local energy systems, while focusing on creating value for all stakeholders and society in a fair way. [ full details ]

Together with an alliance of three Dutch distribution service operators; Alliander, Enexis and Stedin, we are looking for solutions that can help better simulate grid load based on customer profiles and predictions on short (0-3 year), mid (4-9 year) and long (>10 year) term. [ full details ]