The world’s energy landscape is going through rapid transitions, triggered by simultaneous shifts in technological development, regulations, consumer preferences, and investor sentiments moving to clean energy sources. Large scale renewable energy resources will dominate the future frontiers with smart grids managing the increasing demand and supply. Solar, wind, hydro, biofuels and others are at the center of the transition to a less carbon-intensive and more sustainable energy system.
Renewable Energy
The Netherlands is one of the world’s leaders in renewable energy with world-class R&D facilities and outstanding incentive programs that support and stimulate innovation. Renewable energy in the Netherlands is a top priority with progressive policies and affinity for innovation which has attracted some of the world’s leading specialists in the industry. The country is accelerating decarbonization in a number of vital areas, such as offshore wind, hydrogen, energy storage and other initiatives.
The Netherlands is an important European connecting link for renewable energy sources, ranging from offshore wind farms to hydropower plants and solar parks. Dutch companies and research institutes work together with foreign companies on the development of new energy technologies. In all these energy-related areas there are attractive opportunities for cooperation with Dutch innovation.