What is the market outlook for solar power in the Netherlands?

According to the Global Market Outlook for Solar Power report, the market in the Netherlands is developing strongly, with an addition of 3.9 GW of solar PV capacity in 2022 and a project programme already approved for 11 GW.

What are the future prospects for solar PV in the Netherlands?

Cederik Engel, Managing Director of CCE The Netherlands and Head of ESG at CCE Holding, sees strong prospects ahead. The Netherlands leads the EU in per-capita solar PV capacity, having added around three gigawatts annually over the past three years.

What happened to solar installation in the Netherlands in 2023?

In 2023 the steady growth of solar installation in the Netherlands levelled off with 4,343 GWp installed capacity and no longer showed the accelerated growth pace of the last few years.

Is the Netherlands a good place to integrate solar PV modules?

The Netherlands holds a unique position in the integration of PV modules in the built environment. Through desk research and interviews with industry experts we address relevant market failures that affect the European solar PV supply chain and provide strategic perspectives for rebuilding it.

Should building-integrated PV be mandated in the Netherlands?

While there is an energy label in place for buildings in general and measures exist to reduce the dependency on natural gas in the build environment, there are no policies in place to incentivize or mandate building-integrated PV in the Netherlands.

What are the challenges facing the solar energy sector in the Netherlands?

The main challenges for the solar energy sector in the Netherlands are the current cost levels of project development and ensuring a timely connection to the grid. For these reasons, the sector expects to face serious delays and possibly more non-implementation of projects in the years to come.