The Renewable Energy Market in the Netherlands

Founding members of the European Union and allies within NATO, France and the Netherlands maintain a relationship built on closeness, dialogue, and shared values. They share a common vision and champion a sovereign, innovative, and resilient Europe capable of meeting global challenges. The Franco-Dutch relationship is defined by close, multidimensional cooperation that goes beyond the diplomatic sphere to encompass the economic, scientific, cultural, and now energy domains. It is within this context that the alliance between Enerfip and DuurzaamInvesteren takes on its full meaning.

• On one hand, Enerfip, the French responsible investment platform dedicated to energy and ecological transition projects.
• On the other hand, DuurzaamInvesteren is the leading Dutch platform for crowdfunding and sustainable investment, specialising in the financing of projects related to renewable energy, the energy transition, the circular economy, and sustainable real estate.

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Sharing the same mission and values for over a decade, together they offer you the opportunity to invest in a more sustainable energy future and generate a financial return. Unprecedented in nature, Enerfip's acquisition of DuurzaamInvesteren is rooted in complementarity and a shared ambition: to democratise access to investment in the energy and ecological transition on a global scale.

Furthermore, this acquisition opens up exciting new prospects previously unseen, namely accessing an expanded offering of carefully selected renewable energy projects, diversifying your savings across two complementary markets, and giving meaning to your money by concretely supporting the energy and ecological transition in Europe. You are now part of a community of committed investors united around a shared conviction: finance can, and must, be a powerful lever in the service of the climate and future generations.

Climate Objectives and Commitments

European Union

To address the climate emergency, the European Union has taken several measures, starting with the European Green Deal in 2019, which enshrined its commitment to becoming the world's first climate-neutral continent by 2050. Subsequently, in 2021, the European Climate Law and the "Fit for 55" legislative package put figures to these ambitions. The European Union must reduce its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 55% by 2030 (compared to 1990) and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.

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In 2024, the EU recorded a 2.5% decrease in its GHG emissions, confirming that it is on track to meet its 2030 target.

On the energy front, the EU sets a mandatory share of 42.5% renewable energy in its final energy consumption by 2030 and requires an 11.7% reduction in energy consumption compared to initial projections. The building sector, which accounts for 40% of energy consumed in Europe, is subject to specific regulation: all new buildings must be zero-emission by 2030 and the entire existing building stock must be so by 2050.

These efforts are paying off, as in 2024 the EU's GHG emissions fell by 2.5%, confirming that the Union is on track to meet its 2030 targets.

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In November 2025, the Environment Ministers of the 27 member states took a further step by agreeing on a target to reduce emissions by 90% by 2040, foreshadowing the final milestone before full climate neutrality planned for 2050.

The EU is establishing itself as one of the most climate-ambitious regions in the world, with a unique legislative framework combining objectives and responsibilities. The energy and ecological transition is seen as a driver of competitiveness, innovation, and sovereignty for the European continent.

The Netherlands

Aligned with European ambitions, the Netherlands has an ambitious climate policy, governed by its Climate Act (Klimaatwet), which sets precise milestones at several timeframes.

• 2030: Reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 55% compared to 1990 levels.
• 2040: Reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 90% compared to 1990 levels.
• 2050: Achieve carbon neutrality.

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Published in 2025, the Netherlands' Climate Plan sets out the sectoral measures needed to achieve these goals. Some concern energy and encourage the development of renewables. Others relate to the environmental and thermal renovation of existing infrastructure. Industry must decarbonise its industrial processes, while agriculture must reduce its greenhouse gas emissions, particularly methane and nitrous oxide. In terms of mobility, the Netherlands is electrifying various modes of transport and developing charging infrastructure.

The Netherlands embodies a model of structured climate policy, driven by a committed legal framework and an active civil society. While the stated objectives are among the most ambitious in Europe, achieving them remains contingent on resolving persistent sectoral obstacles, such as the congested electricity grid, the contentious agricultural transition, and the need to accelerate building renovation. Regarded as a benchmark in sustainability, the Netherlands aspires to carry this momentum beyond its borders, positioning itself as a key European hub for the energy transition.

Overview and Trends in the Dutch Market

The renewable energy market in the Netherlands has reached a historic milestone. Long dependent on natural gas, which accounted for more than 50% of electricity production until 2022, the country has made a decisive shift towards the energy and ecological transition. In 2024, for the first time, 54% of its electricity came from renewable sources. Since then, it has been mobilising to meet its targets: 70% to 75% renewable electricity by 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2050.

So, how is the Dutch energy mix structured? It is primarily driven by the solar sector, with nearly 69% of installed renewable capacity (approximately 32.7 GW out of a total of 47.5 GW in 2025). Photovoltaics are a pillar of the Dutch energy landscape, with numerous projects being deployed, such as the solar bus station in Tilburg.

The second renewable growth driver in the Netherlands is wind power, and particularly offshore wind. Representing 25% of the electricity mix in 2025, with 29 TWh produced in 2023 (+35% in one year), the wind sector benefits from an unparalleled strategic position with access to the North Sea.

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Rotterdam is home to the GE Haliade-X 13 MW, the world's most powerful offshore turbine, capable of powering nearly 12,000 homes.

The Netherlands also stands out for its positioning as a European hub for green hydrogen. Already accounting for 25% of European consumption in 2018, the country is actively developing its infrastructure. The GOLIAT project for liquid hydrogen aircraft on the Rotterdam-The Hague corridor is a prime example.

"We continue to believe that hydrogen will be an important fuel for the future of short-haul aviation. We look forward to the opportunity to contribute to building the operational case for the widespread daily use of liquid hydrogen at airports," said Karine Guenan, Vice-President of the ZEROe ecosystem at Airbus from 2021 to 2025.

Even as the country builds its renewable energy framework, certain challenges remain, such as electricity grid congestion. The high demand for grid connections has led to long waiting times that have held back some renewable energy projects. In 2025, the share of renewables could have reached 60% were it not for grid bottlenecks, compared to the 57% actually observed.

In brief, the Netherlands has crossed a symbolic threshold, with a majority of electricity now coming from renewable sources. However, many challenges remain to be addressed in order to reach the target of carbon neutrality by 2050.

Opportunities for French Players

The Netherlands offers a particularly favourable environment for the development of renewable energy. French companies see it as a dynamic, innovative, and rapidly growing market in which they can develop positive-impact projects.

• In 2020, the French group Engie built the "Zonneakker Voorst", the largest private solar park in the Netherlands. Comprising 117,000 solar panels across 38 hectares, it supplies 12,000 households with green electricity.
• TotalEnergies is developing offshore solar and wind projects and providing sustainable energy solutions to support the energy transition in the Netherlands.

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Far more than a simple commercial partnership, Enerfip's acquisition of DuurzaamInvesteren is above all one more step towards borderless responsible finance. This union is a decisive step towards a more ambitious European energy and ecological transition.

This new chapter is yours too. By combining our expertise, our communities, and our project portfolios, our platform is establishing itself as a leading European player, capable of mobilising citizens' savings in the service of sustainable development. For you, it is an opportunity to seize unprecedented prospects: you will be able to access an expanded offering of projects across two complementary markets, diversify your savings, and give meaning to your money by concretely supporting the energy and ecological transition. Whether in renewable energy, energy efficiency, or sustainable mobility, you have an unparalleled range of choices to turn your savings into a genuine lever for impact.

Together, Enerfip and DuurzaamInvesteren move forward with a shared conviction: to make every investor a player in tomorrow's world.