Elia Transmission Belgium

Elia Transmission Belgium

Elia Transmission Belgium is the Belgian transmission system operator responsible for managing the high-voltage electricity grid, ensuring reliable electricity transmission from producers to distribution system operators and major industrial users. Based in Brussels, Elia operates both in Belgium and Germany, overseeing the balance between electricity production and consumption, maintaining grid infrastructure, and facilitating cross-border electricity trading.

Elia is active in high-voltage direct current (HVDC) infrastructure, particularly through its offshore grid and interconnection projects, which use HVDC technology to support integration of renewable energy and facilitate electricity exchange with neighboring countries.