Dutch Government Introduces Subsidy for Business Battery Adoption
The Hague, Wednesday, 19 February 2025.
The Netherlands will offer new subsidies for businesses using batteries to enhance flexible electricity consumption, promoting sustainable practices. Applications open from 1 April 2025, with €62 million funding available.
Subsidy Details and Eligibility
The initiative, managed by the Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland (RVO), targets large-scale consumers with contracted transport capacity of 100 kilowatts or more in congestion areas [1]. The program offers tiered support: up to €10,000 for flexibility scans (covering 50% of costs), €125,000 for feasibility studies (50% coverage), and €300,000 for investment costs (35% coverage) [1]. This comprehensive scheme emerged from MP Silvio Erkens’ October 2023 proposal, which initially requested €55 million in funding [1].
Expected Impact and Implementation
The Ministry anticipates significant industry participation, with projections of 3,500-4,000 applications for flexibility scans in the 2025-2026 period, of which at least 2,725 are expected to receive funding [1]. For investment costs, approximately 500 applications are anticipated, with 200-300 businesses expected to secure subsidies [1]. The timing of this initiative aligns with broader trends in renewable energy costs, as battery storage project costs have shown substantial decreases, with global benchmark costs falling by a third in 2024 [3].
Monitoring and Future Outlook
Climate and Green Growth Minister Hermans has committed to monthly monitoring of the subsidy scheme to ensure optimal budget utilization [1]. This initiative comes at a crucial time when the cost of clean power technologies continues to decrease globally [3]. The program’s structure, with its emphasis on flexibility measures and feasibility studies, positions Dutch businesses to capitalize on the declining costs of renewable energy technology while contributing to grid stability [1][3].