1、EbookState of Green:NetherlandsMuch like other European Union Member States,the Netherlands is focused on transitioning from fossil fuels to renewables.The country aims to sustainably generate 70%of its electricity by 2030 and reach 100%carbon neutrality by 2050.Although these goals are similar to t

2、hose of other European countries,the Netherlands objectives are at least partially driven by necessity.The countrys once-abundant natural gas sources are dwindling,leading the Dutch government to actively transition away from fossil fuels.Their efforts so far have worked well,and the country is alre

3、ady a European leader in renewables thanks to substantial investments in wind and solar energy.If they continue their efforts,they will stay on track to reach their sustainable energy goals.04Looking to the future03Largest PV plants in Netherlands02The solar sector in the Netherlands01The energy sec

4、tor in the NetherlandsTable of contentsThe energy sector in the Netherlands01.A broader look at the Netherlands energy sector reveals just how much has changed in the last few years.In 2023,the country achieved the significant milestone of having almost half(48%)of its electricity generated from ren

5、ewables.That number peaked at 57%in July 2023.Overall,this represented a 21%increase compared to the previous year.Despite the significant rise in renewable electricity generation,the total amount of electricity produced was consistent with previous years at 120 billion kilowatt hours(kWh).However,o

6、f this amount,58 billion kWh came from fossil fuels,a steep 12%reduction from the previous year and the lowest amount in a year this century.Electricity from coal production was also down 38%in 2023,largely due to the increased availability of cheaper wind and solar energy.Wind power has been perfor