Gopacs
GOPACS B.V. operates a joint Dutch congestion-management platform connecting all seven Dutch grid operators, 126 active Congestion Service Providers, and large commercial electricity users to trade flexible capacity and resolve grid congestion across the Netherlands.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2017
- HeadquartersAmersfoort, Netherlands
- Headcount—
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingSoftware
What Gopacs does
GOPACS B.V. operates a cloud-based congestion management platform that connects Dutch grid operators, Congestion Service Providers (CSPs), and large commercial electricity consumers to trade flexible capacity and resolve grid congestion in real time. The platform integrates directly with all seven Dutch grid operators (Enexis, Liander, Stedin, TenneT, Coteq, Rendo, Westland Infra), who collectively own and govern the entity, and bridges three European trading venues (ETPA, EPEX SPOT, Nord Pool) via a Cross-Platform Activation (XPA) layer. Its product portfolio includes Capacity Steering Contracts (CSC-A, CSC-T), TDTR (time-dependent transport rights), Redispatch, Mandatory Bidding Contracts, and ATR — collectively replacing the legacy CBC contract family — together with a public Congestion Announcements Map, REST and UFTP APIs, and a Shapeshifter-based integration layer for automated activations.
GOPACS serves three interlocking customer segments. The primary buyer base is large commercial and industrial electricity users with flexible production or consumption profiles (solar portfolios, virtual power plants, greenhouse operations, balance-responsible parties). The second segment is the 126 active CSPs, which aggregate flexibility from smaller market participants and require TenneT-issued certification to operate. The Dutch grid operators function as both governance participants and end customers, funding the platform and using it to procure flexibility for congestion resolution.
The business model is a hybrid of managed services and transaction facilitation. Platform registration and use are free; grid operators collectively fund the platform itself, and revenue mechanics extend to redispatch spread settlement (grid operators pay the spread between matched buy and sell orders) and flexibility trading compensation flowing to participants. Pricing for individual contracts (availability fees, activation fees, per-MWh rates) is negotiated bilaterally with each grid operator and varies by contract type and operator. The platform does not publicly disclose revenue and is not venture-backed; it operates as utility-sector infrastructure rather than a typical commercial SaaS business.
Gopacs firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Gopacs
- Legal name
- GOPACS B.V.
- Website
- https://gopacs.eu
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2017
- Operating status
- Operating
- Short description
- GOPACS B.V. operates a joint Dutch congestion-management platform connecting all seven Dutch grid operators, 126 active Congestion Service Providers, and large commercial electricity users to trade flexible capacity and resolve grid congestion across the Netherlands.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Gopacs industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Energy Grid Congestion Management
- SIC
- Electric & Other Services Combined (4931)
- akta.pro primary industry
- DR Aggregators & Retail Curtailment Service Providers (CSPs) (EUAFAGAG)
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Where Gopacs is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Amersfoort
- HQ country
- Netherlands
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Gopacs business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Software
- Cost components
- Technology or R&D, Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations
Revenue model
- Platform Services to Grid Operators: GOPACS provides its platform services to Dutch grid operators (Enexis, Liander, Stedin, TenneT, Coteq, Rendo, Westland Infra) who collectively fund and govern the platform. Grid operators use the platform to procure flexibility to manage grid congestion.
- Redispatch Spread Settlement: When redispatch is activated, the grid operator pays the spread (price difference) between matched buy and sell orders. GOPACS facilitates this financial settlement, with the spread being the cost to resolve acute grid congestion.
- Flexibility Trading Revenues: CSPs and large energy consumers generate revenue by providing flexibility through the platform. Market parties receive compensation for flexibility bids that are accepted, creating a market-based incentive mechanism.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Monthly | Free platform access for all participants |
| Transaction based/ take rate | Multi-year contract | CSC-T and CSC-A: Availability and activation fees |
| Outcome Based/ Performance | Pay-as-you-go | Redispatch: Market-driven pricing |
| Transaction based/ take rate | Multi-year contract | Reactive Power: Fixed compensation per Mvar |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels7 records
Gopacs product offering
Product offeringCore offering
GOPACS operates a unified congestion management platform that connects Dutch grid operators with large commercial customers and Congestion Service Providers (CSPs) to enable market-based trading of flexible electricity capacity. The platform offers contract-based products (CSC-A, CSC-T, TDTR, Mandatory Bidding) and market-driven redispatch to resolve grid congestion across the Netherlands. Grid operators fund and govern the platform, while participants register free of charge and earn compensation for providing flexibility services.
Product overview
GOPACS is a unified congestion management platform operated by Dutch grid operators that connects grid operators, market parties, and large commercial electricity consumers to efficiently utilize flexible power and prevent grid congestion. The platform offers a portfolio of congestion products: CSC-A (capacity steering on call) and CSC-T (capacity steering with fixed time windows) for contract-based flexibility; Redispatch for voluntary market-based bidding; TDTR for time-dependent transport rights; and Mandatory Bidding Contracts for obligated participation during congestion. These products work together to match supply and demand of flexible capacity across the Dutch electricity grid, with CSPs (Congestion Service Providers) acting as intermediaries to aggregate and trade flexibility on behalf of their clients.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- CSC-A (Capaciteitssturingscontract met Afroep) A capacity steering contract on call (CSC-A) is a contract with the grid operator where companies adjust their electricity consumption or production when congestion is expected on the electricity grid. The grid operator makes a call when needed, with announcement at least one day ahead (day-ahead). It is designed for large commercial customers and CSPs participating in Dutch congestion management.
- CSC-T (Capaciteitssturingscontract met Tijd) A capacity steering contract with fixed time windows (CSC-T) is a contract in which companies adjust their electricity consumption or production at predetermined moments to reduce congestion on the electricity grid. The moments of control are known in advance, making deployment predictable and easy to plan for participants.
- Redispatch Redispatch is a market-driven mechanism where companies freely decide when, how much, and at what price they offer flexible capacity. Grid operators request flexibility through GOPACS when congestion is expected, and market parties can respond with flex bids. Pricing is market-driven and settlement occurs only when bids are selected.
- TDTR (Tijdsduurgebonden Transportrecht) A TDTR contract gives TenneT customers the right to their contracted transport capacity 85% of the time, providing time-bound transport rights with flexibility during peak hours. Designed for high-voltage connections managed by TenneT.
- Biedplichtcontract (Mandatory Bidding Contract) A mandatory bidding contract obligates participants to always place a redispatch bid during announced congestion situations, in exchange for availability compensation and deployment compensation. Used by grid operators for obligated participation during congestion events.
- CBC-A (Capaciteitsbeperkingscontract met Afroep) A capacity limitation contract on call (CBC-A) where companies are asked to reduce their capacity when the grid is congested. Being replaced by CSC-A as the platform transitions from legacy capacity limitation to capacity steering products.
- CBC-T (Capaciteitsbeperkingscontract met Tijd) A capacity limitation contract with fixed time windows (CBC-T) where companies reduce their transport capacity at predetermined moments in exchange for a discount. Being replaced by CSC-T as the platform transitions from legacy capacity limitation to capacity steering products.
- ATR (Alternatief Transportrecht) Alternative Transport Rights is a contract form where participants can access their full transport capacity most of the time, with that capacity limited or flexibly deployable during remaining time periods. Provides flexibility for transport capacity access.
- GOPACS Pull API A REST API with OAuth2 Client Credentials authentication enabling companies to receive CSC (capacity steering contract) activations programmatically, place redispatch bids, and access market data. Supports automated response to congestion calls via integration with customer energy management systems.
Quantifiable outcome
- 85% transport capacity guarantee (TDTR)
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Gopacs
Customer profileNamed customers7 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Gopacs technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
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- Yes
- API docs
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App detail
Integration4 records
Feature6 records
Gopacs partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.
- EnexiscoreEnexis is one of the four largest Dutch distribution system operators, co-owning and governing GOPACS as the joint congestion management platform. They use GOPACS to procure flexibility from market parties to manage congestion on their network.
- LiandercoreLiander (Alliander) is a major Dutch grid operator, co-owner of GOPACS. They utilize the platform for congestion management, including market consultations for products like reactive power (50 Mvar in Gelderland and Flevopolder).
- StedincoreStedin is a Dutch distribution system operator operating in Rotterdam and surrounding areas, co-governing GOPACS for regional congestion management services.
- TenneTcoreTenneT is the Dutch high-voltage transmission system operator, co-owner of GOPACS. They are responsible for CSP certification, manage the TenneT CSP register, and handle TDTR contracts for high-voltage connections.
- CoteqcoreCoteq Netbeheer is a regional Dutch grid operator serving the Groene Hart area, co-participating in GOPACS for congestion management across their network.
- RendocoreRendo Netwerken is a Dutch grid operator in the northern Netherlands, co-participating in the GOPACS joint platform for regional congestion solutions.
- Westland InfracoreWestland Infra is a regional Dutch grid operator in the Westland area, co-governing GOPACS for congestion management services.
- European CommissionflagshipThe European Commission published a report highlighting GOPACS as an international textbook example for local flexibility markets, establishing it as a blueprint for the EU power grid of the future.
- ETPA (Energy Trading Platform)coreETPA is a trading platform integrated with GOPACS enabling redispatch bid placement. CSPs and market parties use ETPA to submit flexibility bids that are matched by GOPACS.
- EPEX SPOTcoreEPEX SPOT is a European power exchange integrated with GOPACS for cross-platform redispatch trading, enabling more efficient congestion resolution through combined order books.
- Nord PoolcoreNord Pool is a leading European power market integrated with GOPACS for redispatch order matching, expanding cross-platform activation capabilities.
- Energie Data Services Nederland (EDSN)coreEDSN provides the DevOps teams and technical infrastructure supporting GOPACS platform development, maintenance, and integration with Dutch energy data systems.
- Partners in EnergiecorePartners in Energie manages the market register for all market parties and operates the ticketing system for CSP registration and support inquiries.
- Netbeheer NederlandcoreThe umbrella organization for Dutch grid operators, coordinating communication to the market about network capacity and flexibility products through GOPACS.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Gopacs competitors and assessment
Company assessmentOthers
- EnergyTag: EnergyTag is an industry initiative developing standards for flexibility/granular certificates. It is an adjacent ecosystem player — neither a competitor nor a customer, but a standards-body whose decisions shape the interoperability of platforms like GOPACS.
- Next Kraftwerke: Next Kraftwerke is a major European virtual power plant operator managing 15,000+ assets — and is a named GOPACS customer. It is both an ecosystem participant and a peer that operates adjacent flexibility trading/redispatch platforms in Germany and elsewhere in Europe.
Emerging players
- GridBeyond: GridBeyond provides demand response and virtual power plant services to commercial and industrial customers across Europe and the US. It is a narrower-scope competitor focused on flexibility trading and optimization, often via partner utilities and aggregators rather than as a standalone TSO-owned platform.
- Kiwi Power (Engie): Kiwi Power, acquired by Engie, is a UK-originated demand response aggregator that bundles distributed flexibility for grid services. It overlaps with GOPACS's CSP/congestion management offering but operates as a commercial aggregator rather than a TSO-governed marketplace.
- Open Utility: Open Utility operates a UK flexibility matching platform (Piclo's predecessor concept) and continues to develop peer-to-peer and grid-flexibility matching tools. It is an emerging peer in the European flexibility-marketplace category adjacent to GOPACS.
Direct peers
- NODES: NODES operates a flexibility market platform in the Nordics (Norway/Denmark) connecting distributed energy resources with grid operators, much like GOPACS does in the Netherlands. It is the most direct geographical peer with the same market-based congestion and flexibility trading model.
- Tiko Energy: Tiko is a European demand-response aggregation platform that connects millions of distributed energy assets with grid operators and aggregators. It is a direct competitor to GOPACS in the C&I flexibility aggregation space across multiple European markets.
- Equigy: Equigy is a cross-border balancing platform founded by TenneT (one of GOPACS's co-owner grid operators) together with other European TSOs. It addresses the same flexibility/balancing use case as GOPACS but at a multi-country level, making it both a peer and a potential substitute.
- Piclo (Piclo Flex): Piclo is the UK's leading independent flexibility marketplace, matching flexibility providers with the needs of distribution network operators. It is the closest functional analogue to GOPACS in the UK market, operating a similar matching platform with grid operator buyers.
Broad incumbents
- EDF (Flexo / aggregation services): EDF operates large-scale flexibility aggregation programs across France and the UK (including through its Dalkia and aggregation subsidiaries). It is a broad incumbent utility with overlapping congestion management and demand response capabilities, but does not specialize in the Dutch-style joint TSO platform model.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
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Gopacs leadership team
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Profiles3 records
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Funding rounds
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Frequently asked questions about Gopacs
What does Gopacs do?
GOPACS operates a unified congestion management platform that connects Dutch grid operators with large commercial customers and Congestion Service Providers (CSPs) to enable market-based trading of flexible electricity capacity. The platform offers contract-based products (CSC-A, CSC-T, TDTR, Mandatory Bidding) and market-driven redispatch to resolve grid congestion across the Netherlands. Grid operators fund and govern the platform, while participants register free of charge and earn compensation for providing flexibility services.
Is Gopacs a public or private company?
Gopacs is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Gopacs founded?
Gopacs was founded in 2017.
Where is Gopacs based?
Gopacs is headquartered in Amersfoort, Netherlands, in the Europe region.
How does Gopacs make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Platform Services to Grid Operators are the primary driver. The others are redispatch Spread Settlement and flexibility Trading Revenues.
Who are Gopacs's main competitors?
Others on record are EnergyTag and Next Kraftwerke. Emerging players are GridBeyond, Kiwi Power (Engie) and Open Utility. Direct peers are NODES, Tiko Energy, Equigy and Piclo (Piclo Flex). EDF (Flexo / aggregation services) is listed as a broad incumbent.
Does Gopacs have an API?
Yes. GOPACS provides APIs for market parties to integrate with the congestion management platform. The GOPACS Pull API allows companies to receive CSC (capacity steering contract) activations programmatically. OAuth2 Client Credentials authentication is used for API access. Additionally, UFTP (User-Facing Transport Protocol) integration is supported for receiving and processing CSC and ATR (Alternative Transport Rights) activation messages. The platform also offers Redispatch APIs for Congestion Service Providers (CSPs) to connect and place bids. Developer documentation is at docs.gopacs.eu/docs/getting-started.
What industry is Gopacs in?
Gopacs's product category is Energy Grid Congestion Management. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUAFAGAG, DR Aggregators & Retail Curtailment Service Providers (CSPs). Its SIC code is 4931.