Wind and solar account for 40% of Dutch electricity production
Some 40% of the electricity generated in the Netherlands last year came from renewable resources, up from 33% in 2021, national statistics agency CBS said on Monday.
In total, the amount of electricity produced via solar and wind power rose 20% to 47 billion kWh, while fossil fuel production fell 11%, the CBS said.
Solar power led the way, with a 54% increase, while wind energy rose 17%. This is largely down to increased capacity and better weather.
There was no change in the amount of electricity produced by coal-fired power stations because restrictions had been lifted to offset the impact of ending Russian gas imports. Gas use fell 16%.
The Netherlands also imported less electricity from abroad and exported more, the CBS said.
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