E‑MERGE carries out design, consultancy and research work for new high-voltage substations and connections within two lots of the European EU‑300 tender. This is done in all phases: from project planning to supervising implementation.

E-MERGE acts as coordinating consultant and works with TenneT and the other chain partners according to the principle of “right first time”, with feasibility, safety and public support being central.

One of the distinguishing factors in the collaboration is the integrated cooperation between planning, technology and the environment. This makes it possible to arrive at designs more quickly and consistently. At the same time, each sub-project retains the scope for regional integration and tailor-made participation.

Project teams from E‑MERGE and TenneT collaborate closely together on site. This includes collaboration days at the Witteveen+Bos offices, in construction teams and through fixed consultation structures.

Physical meetings promote both the quality of the work and collaboration within the team. Details can be discussed directly at the desk, experiences (‘lessons learned’) are exchanged on site and joint lunches contribute to a positive team atmosphere.

Modular construction is a modern construction method in which we work with a standardised set of technical requirements and designs. E-MERGE, together with its chain partners, actively contributes to the development of these standards. At the heart of this approach are modular components – building blocks that together comprise all parts of the construction of a high-voltage substation or lattice tower.

The use of standardisation and modular construction methods simplifies and accelerates the design process and planning. This approach makes it possible to expand the high-voltage grid more quickly, with fewer skilled workers required, while also enabling more efficient management and maintenance. This allows us to respond more intelligently to the growing demand for energy and continue to respond to future developments.

Sustainability is an explicit part of the work within the framework agreement: from space-saving design to the use of reusable components. By considering feasibility, land acquisition and material requirements at an early stage, E-MERGE prevents costly delays in later phases. In addition, E-MERGE is currently working on the ECI roadmap and the raw material flows/material passport roadmap.

Through a smart combination of in-depth knowledge, technical expertise and process management, E-MERGE delivers customisation at speed, with an eye for the environment, energy security and future-proofing. Concrete examples of the collaboration between E-MERGE and TenneT include projects such as Utrecht Noord 150 kV, 110 kV branch between Almelo Mosterdpot and Nijverdal, and the 380 kV grid expansion in North Holland North.