Netherlands: Summary
Updated: 09.01.2019
Support schemes
In the Netherlands, electricity from renewable energy sources is promoted mainly through a premium tariff (premiums on top of the wholesale price). Furthermore, RES-E is promoted through investment subsidy for PV installations, net-metering and tax benefits.
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Electricity generated from renewable energy sources shall be granted access to the grid according to the general legislation on energy and according to non-discriminatory principles. Statutory law does not give priority to renewable energy.
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The Netherlands Enterprise Agency (Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland) facilitates market parties and specific organisations to set up training and educational facilities for installers. Innovation in renewable energy techniques is supported through innovation contracts between private companies, universities, R&D institutes. EIA tax credits are available for RES-H infrastructure.
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