Is the Netherlands putting Europe to shame with its solar power?

As of September 2022, the Netherlands is putting the rest of Europe to shame with its solar power! Though we’re nowhere close to the end of the year, the Netherlands has already produced 12.5% more solar energy than was generated in the entirety of 2021, reports Trouw .

How much solar power does the Netherlands have?

Solar power in the Netherlands has an installed capacity of around 23,904 megawatt (MW) of photovoltaics as of the end of 2023. Around 4,304 MW of new capacity was installed during 2023. Market research firm GlobalData projects Dutch solar PV capacity could rise to 55,000 MW (55 GW) by 2035.

Does the Netherlands produce more solar energy than in 2021?

Though we’re nowhere close to the end of the year, the Netherlands has already produced 12.5% more solar energy than was generated in 2021.

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.

Is solar energy cheaper in the Netherlands?

With solar-powered energy making up an estimated 23% of the total electricity production in the Netherlands, this cheaper energy source is attractive in light of recent electricity cost increases . READ MORE | Renewable energy in the Netherlands: everything you need to know

Does the Netherlands have more solar power than Canada?

Although it has half the population, the Netherlands has four times more solar capacity than Canada, and that’s not by accident. CBC’s international climate correspondent Susan Ormiston explains how the Dutch became solar superstars and what Canadians could learn.