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TenneT Warns Dutch Grid Congestion Continues to Delay New Energy and Business Projects

Dutch transmission operator TenneT has renewed warnings over severe electricity grid congestion across several regions, with limited network capacity delaying connections for new renewable generation and commercial projects.
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