by 75673086 | Feb 28, 2025 | Articles
The energy transition is facing a growing problem: grid congestion. With renewable energy sources expected to supply 66-80% of the electricity supply in the Netherlands by 2030, the pressure on the grid is increasing. Electric mobility, in the form of Vehicle-to-Grid...
by 75673086 | Feb 22, 2025 | Articles
The electricity bill, including grid tariffs, is considerably higher for large consumers in the Netherlands than elsewhere . Should grid tariffs for businesses be harmonised with neighbouring countries? The answer is no; unilateral harmonisation is pointless. What...
by 75673086 | Feb 22, 2025 | Articles
The Netherlands expects too much from its green hydrogen production. The previous government aimed for 8 GW of electrolysis capacity by 2032 – a doubling of the target from the Climate Agreement – which must rely on 21 GW of offshore wind. Green hydrogen...
by 75673086 | Feb 22, 2025 | Articles
The new Dutch Energy Act makes it possible to share energy within energy communities. A great initiative, but how does that work in practice? In this blog I delve into the world of energy sharing and the challenges that come with it. Sharing energy: the basics Energy...
by 75673086 | Feb 22, 2025 | Articles
In November 2024, Shell won the appeal against Milieudefensie, a Dutch environmental ngo. The court found that Shell cannot be held accountable for achieving a specific emission reduction target. Shell claims it wants to do its very best for the climate and aims to be...
