Grid congestion in Gelderland

Grid pressure and waiting-list rules; check local status

Gelderland also falls under the tightened process for electricity applications. Pressure varies strongly by area. This page gives context; the capacity map gives the official snapshot.

Sources checked: 2026-07-25

Local status

Grid operator: Liander / Enexis (afhankelijk van locatie) + TenneT

Congestion is place- and time-bound. Two neighbourhoods away the situation can differ.
For households the first question is often: does this fit my current connection?

View the capacity map via Netbeheer Nederland

The facts

Three numbers on grid congestion in Gelderland

1 July 2026

New waiting-list rules

From that date, congestion areas use one waiting list for small and large users. A broad connection stop for all of Gelderland was avoided, according to Liander and the government.

FGU congestion zones

The government and grid operators split the FGU region into five congestion zones, including areas around Dodewaard and Doetinchem in Gelderland.

October 2026

First review moment

In October 2026 the government reviews again whether, and how much, capacity can safely be released from 1 January 2027.

Sources: Dutch government (5 zones; October 2026), Liander (no broad stop), Netbeheer Nederland (1 July 2026). No street-level guarantees.

What still works?

SolarFast helps you with a plan that accounts for grid pressure: first what is possible, then what you may still need to apply for.

Heat pump, EV charger, panels and battery within the existing connection
Referral to the grid operator when an upgrade is needed

SolarFast solutions

Only products SolarFast actually offers:

Questions about grid congestion in Gelderland

Should I wait until the grid is ready?

Not necessarily. Many plans fit the current connection. If you do need an upgrade, the grid operator sets the wait. We help you make that distinction clear.

Sources

Last checked: 2026-07-25

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