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Elia Group SA (Elia), formerly Elia System Operator SA, is a transmission system operator that owns and operates high-voltage electricity transmission systems in Belgium and Germany. The company is responsible for the operation, maintenance, and development of transmission infrastructure and for ensuring the secure and reliable operation of the electricity system. Elia facilitates cross-border electricity exchanges through interconnectors with neighboring countries and performs system operation and market facilitation functions, including balancing and congestion management, within its control areas. In addition to its regulated transmission activities, the group provides consultancy and engineering services through Elia Grid International and develops non-regulated activities related to offshore transmission and energy system services through platforms such as re.alto and WindGrid. Elia Group is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium.
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Products and Services
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| Access Responsible Party |
| Transmission of Electricity |
| System Services |
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History
History section provides information on new products, mergers, acquisitions, expansions, approvals, and many more key events.
| Year | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Others | In November, Elia Group's subsidiary 50Hertz announced the start of Suedharz 380 kV Grid Connection construction. |
| 2025 | Contracts/Agreements | In September, TSOs Energinet and 50Hertz signed an agreement for the project Bornholm Energy Island which is building an energy hub on the island of Bornholm to connect 3 GW of offshore wind to the grids of both Denmark and Germany. |
| 2025 | New Products/Services | In April, Elia Group officially introduced the Drone-in-a-Box (DiaB) solution as part of its 'Asset Management Moonshot.' |
Competitor Comparison
| Key Parameters | Elia Group SA | National Grid Plc | TransnetBW GmbH | Terna SpA | Redeia Corporacion SA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Belgium | United Kingdom | Germany | Italy | Spain |
| City | Brussels | London | Stuttgart | Roma | Alcobendas |
| State/Province | Bruxelles-Capitale | England | Baden-Wurttemberg | Lazio | Madrid |
| No. of Employees | 4,020 | 31,654 | 1,745 | 6,420 | 2,057 |
| Entity Type | Public | Public | Private | Public | Public |
Key Financial Charts
Sales Growth
Net Income Growth
Executives
| Name | Position | Board | Since | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bernard Gustin | Chief Executive Officer | Senior Management | 2025 | 57 |
| Marco Nix | Chief Financial Officer | Senior Management | 2025 | - |
| Bernard Thiry | Interim Chairman | Non Executive Board | 2025 | 70 |
| Frederic Dunon | Chief Executive Officer - Elia Transmission Belgium; Chief Operating Officer | Senior Management | 2023 | - |
| Celine Van Haute | Chief Human Resources Officer | Senior Management | 2025 | - |
| Non Dignissim Eros | Proin vel | Convallis | 2026 | XY |
| Non Dignissim Eros | Proin vel | Convallis | 2026 | XY |
| Non Dignissim Eros | Proin vel | Convallis | 2026 | XY |
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