High-voltage 380kV northern Netherlands connection
The government is having TenneT construct a new high-voltage transmission line (380 kV) between Vierverlaten and Ens. The proposed preferred route also runs through our municipality.
Why is it necessary?
A new high-voltage transmission line is needed because more and more (renewable) electricity is flowing into the Netherlands—for example, from offshore wind farms. In addition, electricity consumption is rising among households, industry, and vehicles. This places increasing demands on our national power grids.
Who is responsible?
The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy is the commissioning authority. TenneT is the implementing party and is therefore also responsible for public outreach. The municipality has no official role in this project. However, we do express our views and advocate for the well-being of residents.
What symptoms do I notice, and what can I do?
TenneT is informing residents living near the preferred location of the new high-voltage transmission line and will keep them updated on developments.
Open House
You are cordially invited to a drop-in meeting organized by TenneT and the Dutch government:
- Monday, June 29
- 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- It Maskelyn, Easter Omwei 5, Hurdegaryp
Representatives from the government and TenneT will be on hand to provide information and answer your questions. You are welcome to stop by.
Statement of Views
The plan will be available for public review from May 22 through July 2, 2026. You can submit your comments online via the website of the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) at .
Submit in writing
If you submit your comments in writing to the Netherlands Enterprise Agency, please include the following in your letter:
- who you are or which organization you represent, and why the decision affects you;
- your opinion on the plan;
- your arguments and supporting evidence (for example, using facts, figures, or specific examples);
- what you would like to see changed in the final decision;
- the date and your signature;
- your name and address;
- your phone number;
- your email address (if applicable).
Mailing address:
Energy Projects Office Public Comment Center for the HSV 380 kV Vierverlaten–Ens Project
P.O. Box 111
9200 AC Drachten
Questions?
The Government
The government makes the decisions and is responsible for the process. For more information, please visit the RVO website at.
TenneT
TenneT is responsible for communicating with local residents. On the project website, you can find all the information you need, sign up for the newsletter, and contact us with any questions.
All information about this project can be found on TenneT’s project website:. There, you can also sign up for the Vierverlaten-Ens newsletter.