New outdoor power supply in Amsterdam

Amsterdam is preparing together with Vattenfall, Liander and ElaadNL for an expected increase of electric cars in the city and the use of more locally generated renewable energy. Thus, Amsterdam in Flexpower Amsterdam we began with 'flexible charging' of electric cars: tuning electric cars to match supply and demand of sustainable power.

Amsterdam is to expand and reinforce its power grid. But it also needs to become smarter - to flatten energy demand and dampen the impact on the urban space. The municipality created the Amsterdam Congestion TaskForce for this in 2021. A smarter energy grid also requires room to experiment. For example, for an integrated energy system.

Amsterdam will add some 2,600 transformer boxes by 2050 - 1,200 in the existing city, 1,400 integrated into new construction projects. On top of that, TenneT and Liander are building 40 new electricity stations in the capital during the same period. A further 13 outdated stations are subject to demolition/new construction.

Amsterdam's electricity grid will have to be considerably reinforced in the coming decades. This requires radical adjustments: 29 new substations will be built at 23 locations, with associated cable connections. And 12 existing substations will also be substantially reinforced.

For example, by 2020, Amsterdam aims to reduce energy usage per resident by 20% compared to 2013. The City is already taking steps to help residents achieve this goal: Amsterdammers can get free energy advice and can request grants or low-cost loans in order to pay for sustainable projects. These and other measures are intended to:

Initiatives such as the Amsterdam Energy Cooperative enable residents to invest in local renewable energy, install solar panels, and promote energy-saving practices, strengthening community ties and commitment to eco-friendly solutions like RESCHOOL.