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Share of energy from renewable sources in gross final energy consumption in the Netherlands from 2006 to 2023

Characteristic	Share of gross final consumption
2023	17.42%
2022	15.13%
2021	13.12%
2020	14%
2019	8.89%
2018	7.39%
2017	6.51%
2016	5.85%
2015	5.71%
2014	5.42%
2013	4.69%
2012	4.66%
2011	4.52%
2010	3.92%
2009	4.27%
2008	3.6%
2007	3.3%
2006	2.78%

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March 2025

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Netherlands

Survey time period

2006 to 2023

Supplementary notes

The source adds the following information: "This indicator is based on the definitions included in the Directive 2009/28/EC(Renewable Energy Directive) on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources. It is calculated on the basis of data collected in the framework of Regulation (EC) No 1099/2008 on energy statistics and complemented by specific supplementary data transmitted by national administrations to Eurostat.
This indicator measures how extensive is the use of renewable energy and, by implication, the degree to which renewable fuels have substituted fossil and/or nuclear fuels and therefore contributed to the decarbonization of the EU economy. It also show what is the progress on EU level towards Europe 2020 target for renewable energies of increasing the share of renewable energy in gross final energy consumption to 20% by 2020."

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From 2006 to 2023, the share of energy derived from renewable sources in the final consumption increased in the Netherlands. In 2006, under three percent of the energy consumed in the Netherlands originated from renewable sources. By 2023, this figure increased to 17.4 percent. To this day, the most consumed form of energy in the Netherlands derived from unsustainable resources such as oil and natural gas.

The European-Union goal for 2030

By 2030, the European-Union aims for renewable energy to account for at least 42.5 percent of all energy consumed. EU member states must reach this target, and ideally, aim for 45 percent. In 2023, the Netherlands was one of the European countries with the lowest energy consumption derived from renewable sources. Therefore, the Netherlands must further increase their use of renewable energy.

The renewable energy sector in the Netherlands

With the increase of renewable energy consumption and production, the renewable sector in the Netherlands is a promising one. For instance, employment in the Dutch photovoltaic industry notably increased in 2022 and 2023, reaching over 33,000 employees in the latter year. Ultimately, in response to the global concern for sustainable actions, renewable energies have yet to further develop.