Netherlands energy storage distribution cabinet

Why is energy storage important in the Netherlands?

The Dutch government has set a goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 49% by 2030 and a 95% reduction by 2050. The growth of renewable energy in the Netherlands and likewise across Europe has helped to decarbonise the energy system but has also created congestion on electrical networks, making energy storage a necessity for reliability.

How much energy storage does the Netherlands need?

To achieve its renewable energy targets, reports in 2021 indicate that the Netherlands will need to install between 29 and 54 gigawatts (GW) of energy storage capacity by 2050. Storage with efficient management systems and digital controls is a crucial element of a reliable, flexible and affordable energy system.

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Should electricity storage be regulated in the Netherlands?

However, the Dutch regulatory authority, the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM), can grant exemptions where electricity storage is necessary for grid operators to perform their statutory duties but where market participants are not sufficiently investing in storage capacity.

Why is the Netherlands focusing on battery electricity storage?

In order to meet its ambitious CO2 reduction targets and minimise the country’s dependence on Russian fossil fuels, the Netherlands is now more focused than ever in the development of battery electricity storage.

What are the barriers to energy storage in the Netherlands?

This highlights one of the main barriers to energy storage in the Netherlands, as batteries currently pay more transmission costs than polluting wholesale consumers. The ACM recognises this issue but holds that, as a general rule, transmission tariffs should be paid by the parties charging the network.