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Netherlands Power: Renewables to Surge 168% by 2035
20 Nov
Summary
- Renewable power capacity in the Netherlands is projected to reach 111.7GW by 2035.
- Coal power generation will cease completely by 2028, ahead of the 2030 deadline.
- Grid congestion, rising tariffs, and permitting delays pose challenges to renewable expansion.
The Netherlands is accelerating its clean energy transformation, with a substantial increase in renewable power capacity anticipated by 2035. Driven by solar PV and wind energy, capacity is forecast to climb to 111.7GW, a significant rise from 41.6GW in 2024. This growth is bolstered by supportive policies like the SDE++ programme and grid expansion projects aimed at enhancing system flexibility.
Conventional power sources are seeing a marked shift. Coal power generation is scheduled for complete discontinuation by 2028, well ahead of the initial target. Natural gas will continue to serve as a crucial balancing energy source. Meanwhile, plans are advancing for new nuclear reactors alongside life-extension considerations for existing capacity, as part of a long-term low-carbon strategy.
