Netherlands
Overview
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| SSS Relevance | ⭐⭐ Medium |
| Market Type | Liberalized |
| Key Clean Resources | Nuclear (3%), Wind (20%+), Solar (15%+) |
| EAC System | CertiQ GO Registry |
| Grid Carbon Intensity | ~300-350 gCO2/kWh |
The Netherlands has one small nuclear plant (Borssele) and limited hydro, but significant and growing wind and solar capacity. The country is a major hub for GO trading due to CertiQ's role in the European EAC market.
SSS Relevance
⭐⭐ Medium — The Netherlands has limited but notable SSS potential:
- Single nuclear plant (Borssele, 485 MW) providing ~3% of generation
- No significant hydro (flat terrain)
- Major GO trading hub — CertiQ handles significant international GO flows
- Growing offshore wind — but mostly tracked via GOs
SSS-Eligible Resources
| Resource Type | Capacity/Output | SSS Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Nuclear (Borssele) | 485 MW, ~4 TWh (~3%) | ✅ Clearly SSS — single legacy plant |
| Hydro | Negligible | ❌ Not significant |
Note: Borssele's operating license extends to 2033. Government has shown interest in new nuclear but no concrete plans yet.
Market Structure
Regulator: ACM (Autoriteit Consument & Markt)
Market Model: Fully liberalized since 2004. Active retail competition.
Grid Operator: TenneT (TSO)
Major Utilities:
- Vattenfall, Eneco, Essent (RWE), Greenchoice
- Many smaller suppliers
EAC Infrastructure
Primary System: CertiQ GO Registry
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Registry Operator | CertiQ (TenneT subsidiary) |
| Standard | EU Guarantee of Origin |
| AIB Member | ✅ Yes — major AIB Hub participant |
| Scope | Renewables, nuclear (limited) |
Important for SSS: CertiQ is a key European GO trading hub. Many international GOs flow through Netherlands, affecting residual mix calculations.
Emissions Factors
| Source | Value | Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch Grid Average | ~300-350 gCO2/kWh | Location-based Scope 2 |
| Dutch Residual Mix | ~400-500 gCO2/kWh | Market-based Scope 2 |