Laatste nieuws in green
Rotterdam Awards Innovation Subsidies to Seven Energy Transition Projects
Rotterdam, Monday, 15 December 2025.
Rotterdam selected seven energy projects from 23 applications in its tenth innovation subsidy round, supporting technologies from AI-driven energy management to floating charging hubs for ships. The winners include companies developing hydrogen production systems, offshore wind storage solutions, and heat batteries for greenhouses that could save up to 20% energy consumption.
Groningen Launches Europe's First Hydrogen-Powered Municipal Fleet
Groningen, Monday, 15 December 2025.
The Dutch city of Groningen has deployed the continent’s first hydrogen waste collection and street cleaning vehicles, marking a breakthrough in municipal green technology. This historic launch includes specialized trucks from E-Trucks Europe and passenger vehicles as part of an ambitious zero-emission city center initiative. The deployment demonstrates practical hydrogen implementation in everyday municipal operations, positioning Groningen as a pioneer in sustainable urban services. This achievement aligns with broader Dutch hydrogen acceleration efforts, including new government subsidies designed to make renewable hydrogen economically competitive with traditional grey hydrogen for industrial users.
Scotland Tests World's First Combined Tidal Energy and Hydrogen Production System
Edinburgh, Sunday, 14 December 2025.
Scotland successfully demonstrated a revolutionary energy system that integrates tidal turbines, battery storage, and hydrogen production into one offshore platform. This breakthrough technology delivers continuous clean energy regardless of weather conditions, addressing key renewable energy challenges through predictable tidal power.
Netherlands Innovation Policy Missing Circular Economy Focus, Expert Says
Netherlands, Sunday, 14 December 2025.
Guido Braam from Route Circulair criticizes the Netherlands’ Wennink report for overlooking circular economy principles as drivers of economic growth. Braam argues the December 2024 report on future prosperity missed a strategic opportunity by not treating material productivity as core to innovation policy. He proposes measuring success through reduced raw material usage per euro of added value, rather than just R&D spending, positioning circularity as economic security rather than environmental concern.