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An old Utrecht office building, De Nieuwe Tuin, is getting a green makeover—almost gas-free, ultra-efficient—but to plug it into the jammed electricity grid, they’re installing gas generators that only run a few days a year to prevent blackouts. It’s a clever, if odd, workaround approved by grid operator Stedin, who even uses similar generators for peak demand. Batteries were considered, but this was the only path forward. The project’s director called it a “complicated puzzle,” and while it’s a first for this kind of connection, Stedin is already exploring similar deals with other companies. It’s reshaping how developers approach power infrastructure—paying to help the grid, even if it’s not profitable, to keep ambitious green projects alive.

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