Renewable energy in the Netherlands
Despite the historic usage of wind power to drain water and grind grain, the Netherlands today lags 21 of the 26 other member states of the European Union in the consumption of energy from renewable
Renewable energy dominates Dutch electricity production in 2024
The Netherlands is positioning itself at the forefront of the European energy transition. The goal is to achieve nearly 100% renewable electricity production by 2030, continuing to expand wind and solar
Netherlands Accelerates Renewable Energy Expansion Toward 2035
The Netherlands is on a fast track to expand its renewable energy capacity, projected to nearly triple by 2035, driven mainly by solar PV and offshore wind developments supported by government policies
Netherlands'' renewable power capacity to reach 111.7GW in 2035
The country''s total renewable power capacity is forecast to reach 111.7GW by 2035, up from 41.6GW in 2024, registering a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.4% during 2024-2035.
Nearly half the electricity produced in the Netherlands is now renewable
Production from renewable sources increased by 21 percent in 2023 compared with the previous year. The share of electricity generated from fossil fuels fell, and the Netherlands exported
Renewable energy in the Netherlands
Over the last decade, renewable energy consumption has increased considerably in the Netherlands. From 2010 to 2022, the gross inland consumption of renewables more than doubled,
IEA report highlights the Netherlands'' opportunities to drive further
The Netherlands'' National Energy System Plan aims for electricity supply to grow four-fold by 2050. This means greater deployment of renewables will be required, building on the country''s
Renewable Energy 2025
According to the most recent figures for 2024 (published in June 2025), the Netherlands had a 19.8% share of renewables (ie, wind energy, solar energy, geothermal heat, biomass,
Renewable energy share in the Netherlands doubles in five years to
In 2024, renewable energy accounted for 19.8% of the Netherlands'' total energy consumption, driven by offshore wind expansion and higher use of biofuels. The figure marks more
Renewable energy
To promote this transition, the EU and the Netherlands have drawn up ambitious policies to increase the share of renewable energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.