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Lower renewable energy share despite more solar and wind energy
In 2021, renewable energy accounted for 12 percent of total energy consumption in the Netherlands.
Renewable electricity; production and capacity
Production and capacity of renewable energy Hydro power, wind energy, solar energy, biomass
Nearly half the electricity produced in the Netherlands is now renewable
In 2023, 48 percent of electricity was generated from renewable sources such as solar, wind and water.
Renewable energy share rose to 15 percent in 2022
In 2022, renewable energy accounted for 15 percent of gross national energy consumption. This was still 13 percent in the previous year.
Electricity balance sheet; supply and consumption
Electricity, production by energy source, import, export and consumption
Electricity; production and means of production
Production of electricity and heat. Input of fuels. Installed capacity. By sector, installation type and Combined Heat and Power.
Electricity and heat; production and input by energy commodity
Production of electricity and heat, input of energy commodities Central/decentral production, energy commodities
Renewable energy; consumption by energy source, technology and application
Renewable energy; final consumption energy sources/techniques, energy application
Avoided use of fossil energy and emission of CO2
Renewable energy; avoided use of fossil energy energy sources/techniques, energy application
From 9 to 15 percent renewable energy over four years
Between 2019 and 2022, the share of renewable energy in the Netherlands rose from 9 to 15 percent.
The Netherlands largest importer of Chinese solar panels
The Netherlands is the world’s largest importer of solar panels. Eighty-nine percent of the solar panels come from China.
Liquid biofuels for transport; supply, consumption and blending
Productie, consumption, biodiesel, biogasoline, blending Biodiesel, biogasoline
Caribbean Netherlands; connections and production of electricity and water
Connections electricity production electricity, water oil transit Caribbean Netherlands, Bonaire, Sint-Eustatius, Saba
Energy balance sheet; supply, transformation and consumption
Energy, supply, transformation, consumption, final consumption Natural gas, electricity, petroleum, hard coal, renewable energy, heat
Crude and petroleum products balance sheet; supply and consumption
Crude petroleum products balance sheet, supply, consumption energy commodities
More electricity from coal and renewable sources, less from gas
In Q2 2022, electricity production from coal increased by 40 percent year on year.
Three-quarters of Dutch concerned about impact of climate change
Almost all Dutch people aged 18 and over believe the climate is changing; 6 percent do not believe in climate change or are unsure.
SEEA Ecosystem account Dutch North Sea, 2023
Ecosystem account for the Dutch part of the North Sea following SEEA standards: ecosystem extent and condition; biodiversity; ecosystem services and their monetary value; environmental pressure
Built-up area expanding at the cost of farmland
The area of land in use for housing, industry and infrastructure increased by 200 square kilometres from 2013 to 2020. The area of land in use for agriculture shrank by 244 sq km. The total area of...
More Dutch citizens in favour of nuclear energy
Thirty-six percent of Dutch adults think the Netherlands should make more use of nuclear energy. This was still 25 percent in 2020.
Evaluation of seabird and harbour porpoise monitoring
Changes in the location or failure of parts of transects of the survey design may have implications for the reliability of seabird and porpoise trends.
Patent applicants and patent applications; technology field
Patent applicants and applications Technology field
Economic description of the Dutch North Sea and coast
This study contains a time series of economic indicators for the Dutch North Sea, the Dutch coastal strip and Dutch Seaports for the years 2015 to 2021.
Dutch well-being high, but under increasing pressure
it is becoming more difficult to maintain this level of well-being. Many elements of Dutch natural capital are showing systemic deterioration, with increasing pressure on plant and animal...
Greenhouse gas emissions 6 percent lower in 2023
In 2023, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions were 6 percent lower than in 2022. This was mainly due to lower emissions from the electricity sector.