How much does the Dutch government pay for battery storage?

The Dutch government has earmarked €100 million ($106.7 million) of subsidies for the deployment of battery storage alongside PV projects. The funds are part of a €416 million subsidy program announced last year to alleviate grid congestion.

How much money does the Netherlands spend on battery energy storage?

Netherlands' climate minister has allocated €100 million in subsidies to the deployment of battery energy storage system (BESS) technology.

Will the Netherlands support battery storage in solar PV projects?

Netherlands recently announced €100 million in subsidies for the development and integration of battery storage in solar PV projects covering about 160-330 MW for 2025, in response to emerging challenges related to grid constraints and renewable integration in the country.

When will a new battery storage scheme open in the Netherlands?

The scheme is scheduled to open on Jan. 1, 2025, and end in 2034. The funding is part of a €416 million subsidy program that was announced last year. The Dutch government said it would allocate the funds from the climate package issued in 2022, with the subsidies to facilitate the deployment of 160 MW to 330 MW of battery storage.

What is a €416 million subsidy?

The funds are part of a €416 million subsidy program announced last year to alleviate grid congestion. The authorities in the Netherlands have allocated €100 million in subsidies to the deployment of battery storage with solar projects for next year, as the country continues to struggle with a lack of power flexibility and grid limitations.

Is there a roadmap for energy storage in the Netherlands?

In the Netherlands, there has also historically not been a roadmap or detailed industrial strategy with supportive legislation, policy, taxation reliefs, or investment incentives for the energy storage market.