Engineering & Energy Market Insights

Technical articles on IEC cable sizing, solar PV design, EU energy markets, and grid intelligence from the Quasar Energy team.

Whitepaper 7 min read

How to Size Cables Correctly for LV Installations in the Netherlands

Master NEN 1010 cable sizing for Dutch LV installations: design current, correction factors, voltage drop, and short-circuit verification explained.

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Industry Analysis 8 min read

Grid Congestion in the Netherlands: What It Means for Renewable Installations

Dutch grid congestion is stalling renewable energy projects. Here's what installers and developers need to know about capacity, DSOs, and planning smarter.

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Market Analysis 8 min read

EU Energy Market Seasonal Patterns: NL, DE and BE

Discover what drives electricity price cycles in NL, DE and BE markets — from wind and solar generation to nuclear outages and cross-border flows.

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Industry Analysis 8 min read

Solar Self-Consumption After Saldering: The Maths Has Changed

Dutch net metering is ending. Here's why self-consumption rate now drives solar economics and what that means for your system design.

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Market Analysis 8 min read

Day-Ahead Pricing: NL, DE-LU and BE Markets Compared

How do NL, DE-LU and BE day-ahead electricity prices compare? Learn what drives convergence, divergence, and seasonal swings in these three bidding zones.

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Market Analysis 8 min read

Reading ENTSO-E Data: A Guide for Dutch Energy Pros

Learn how to navigate ENTSO-E Transparency Platform data as a Dutch energy professional — day-ahead prices, generation mix, and cross-border flows explained.

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Industry Analysis 8 min read

Dutch Saldering Phase-Out: Installer Guide

The Dutch net metering phase-out by 2027 changes solar economics. Here's what installers need to know to keep advising clients confidently.

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Engineering Guide 7 min read

IEC 60364 Correction Factors Explained

Learn how grouping, temperature and installation method correction factors interact in IEC 60364-5-52 cable sizing — and avoid costly under-sizing mistakes.

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