Legal sources on renewable energy

Netherlands: Overview of legal framework

Overview on promotion system

In the Netherlands, electricity from renewable sources is mainly promoted through a price regulation in terms of a bonus payment. Furthermore, RES are promoted through subsidies and fiscal regulation mechanisms.

Overview of access to the grid

Electricity generated from renewable energy sources is granted access to the grid according to the general provisions of energy law and according to non-discriminatory principles. There aren’t any special regulations for renewable energy sources. A preferential access or transmission of electricity from renewable energy sources does not exist.