Netherlands deployed 1.94 GW of solar in H1 2022
The Netherlands added 1.94 GW of new solar to reach 16.85 GW of cumulative installed PV capacity at the end of June 2022, which was beyond initial expectations.
Netherlands changes grid code to reduce congestion, host more renewables
New rules in the Netherlands will allow new entities known as “congestion service providers” as intermediaries between grid operators and power plant operators, in order to make optimal use of the network.
Netherlands selects 2.2 GW of PV projects in new SDE++ round
Solar has dominated the 2022 round of the SDE++ program for large-scale renewable energy projects in the Netherlands, accounting for around 90% of all pre-assigned capacity. About 2,269 MW of PV project proposals have been accepted.
Netherlands may add 3.3 GW of new solar this year
According to state-run agency RVO, solar may reach 17.6 GW of installed capacity by year-end, thus becoming able to cover more than 12% of the country’s electricity demand.
Dutch competition regulator asks Vattenfall, Greenchoice to clarify sustainability claims
Vattenfall and Greenchoice have agreed to adjust sustainability claims on their websites in response to a request from the Dutch Authority for Consumers and Markets. The companies reportedly used vague comparisons to support their claims.
Dutch government asks energy suppliers to adjust billing practices for net metering
Rob Jetten, the Dutch energy minister, said the nation’s energy suppliers should implement billing practices for net-metered solar on a yearly basis, and not on a monthly or quarterly basis.
Netherlands to slash VAT for residential PV to 0%
The new measure should come into force on January 1. It is part of the Tax Plan 2023 package and still needs final parliamentary approval.
Solar covered 25% of August power demand in Netherlands
The remarkable performance of PV in the Netherlands in August was due to more sun, higher generating capacity, and falling energy demand.
Tennet to build 40 new high-voltage stations in the Netherlands
The Dutch transmission system operator said that more grid capacity is needed to address the continuous growth of wind and solar energy, as well as that of electromobility and heat pumps.
Netherlands to build 10 GW national network for green hydrogen
The Netherlands is planning a €1.5 billion ($1.6 billion) green hydrogen network that will consist of 85% recycled natural gas pipes. It is expected to go online in 2027.
