Netherlands
Track real-time and historical electricity data worldwide — see production mix, CO2 emissions, prices, cross-border exports, and much more.
Energy providers in the Netherlands: Electricity & gas
Moving to or within the Netherlands? Learn about the Dutch energy market and discover the best comparison sites and energy providers in the Netherlands.
Facts & figures energy system
In 2021, electricity was the third largest energy carrier in the Netherlands, with an electricity consumption of 385.8 PJ. Around 33% of this total can be considered renewable electricity.
Netherlands Electricity Generation Mix 2025
Netherlands''s electricity mix includes 35% Gas, 23% Wind and 19% Solar. Low-carbon generation peaked in 2024.
Netherlands Energy Guide: Gas & Electricity for Expats
Expat guide to setting up gas & electricity in the Netherlands. Learn about providers, contracts, bills & saving energy. Your Netherlands energy guide.
Cost of Electricity by Country 2026
Data and analysis on the cost of electricity in each country, including countries where the cost of electricity is highest and countries with the highest electricity costs.
Netherlands
How much electricity does the Netherlands generate each year? Like total energy, the amount of electricity a country generates in total is largely reflected by population size, as well as the average
The Netherlands
Electricity can be generated in two main ways: by harnessing the heat from burning fuels or nuclear reactions in the form of steam (thermal power) or by capturing the energy of natural forces such as
Nearly half the electricity produced in the Netherlands is now
In 2023, 48 percent of electricity was generated from renewable sources such as solar, wind and water. Between May and July, over half of the electricity generated in the Netherlands was
Netherlands Electricity Generation Mix 2025
In 2023, 48 percent of electricity was generated from renewable sources such as solar, wind and water. Between May and July, over half of the
Electricity sector in the Netherlands
The generation and retail of electricity in the Netherlands were liberalized. However, transmission and distribution are still centralized and operated by the system operator and utilities.