Energy in the Netherlands
Energy in the Netherlands describes energy and electricity production, consumption and import in the Netherlands. Electricity sector in the Netherlands is the main article of electricity in the Netherlands. In 2020 the Netherlands was reliant on fossil fuel for energy needs, especially natural gas, however the plan is to bring renewable power up to 70% of the electricity needs of the Netherlands by 2030. Energy statistics

Energy plans

The Netherlands has set a target of 70% from renewable sources (mainly solar and wind power) by 2030. Transition away from natural gas
To reduce its greenhouse emissions, the government of the Netherlands is subsidizing a transition away from natural gas for all homes in the country by 2050. In Amsterdam, no new residential gas accounts are allowed as of July 1, 2018, and all homes in the city are expected to be converted by 2040. Electric stoves are expected to replace gas stoves. District heating is expected to replace natural gas for the heating of buildings. The Amsterdam area is already supplied to some degree with heat from waste incineration. New sources are expected to include geothermal energy, surface waters, and data centers. Energy sources

Nuclear

Borssele is the only nuclear power station in the Netherlands and produces around 4 billion kilowatt hours (kWh) per annum, around 10% of electricity used in the Netherlands. Fossil fuels

Coal 
The Netherlands has two coal fired power stations, at Eemshaven and Maasvlakte. They are scheduled to close by 2030. Natural Gas 
The last of the fourteen natural gas power stations were commissioned in 2013. In 2020, 64.2% of the power generated in the Netherlands came from gas-fired thermal power. Renewables 

Renewable energy includes wind, solar, biomass and geothermal energy sources. Wind power 

In December 2020 the Netherlands had 2,606 wind turbines, they generated 15.3 billion kWh. By December 2023 the Netherlands will have 4.7 GW of offshore wind farm capacity, which will provide 15.8% of total current electricity demand in the Netherlands. Solar power 

In 2022 the Netherlands generated 14 per cent of its electricity from solar farms. Biomass
Biomass provides around 8% of electricity capacity

Hydroelectric 

The Netherlands has under 40 MW hydroelectric power capacity. See also

 Electricity sector in the Netherlands

References

External links
 Flowdiagram of Energy in the Netherlands
 Energy Information Platform