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The Netherlands has a strong standing in the areas of renewable energy and energy efficiency and a leading position in wind energy at sea, biomass processing and greenhouse farming.News about the sector
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Holland is an innovative source of sustainable energy solutions
The Netherlands has embraced a courageous vision: by 2050, the country will have a sustainable, reliable and affordable energy system in which CO2 emissions have been halved and 40 percent of electricity is derived from sustainable sources. The remaining 60 percent of electricity will come from gas, nuclear fuel and modern coal-powered plants using Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technology. By 2020, the goal is to have increased sustainable energy use by 20 percent. The government is investing 7.5 billion euros in energy efficiency, sustainable energy and CO2 reduction. Innovation and public-private partnerships ... More >
Smart energy homes
Intelligent energy use could be the smart solution for homes of the future. A pilot project in the Netherlands tests a number of smart-energy options.... More >Useful links
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