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SDE++ (Sustainable Energy Production Subsidy)

SDE++ Sustainable Energy Production Subsidy — Tender

Funds clean-energy production in the Netherlands via annual auction-linked subsidies for grid-compatible projects.

The SDE++ (Stimulering Duurzame Energieproductie en Klimaattransitie) is an annual production-subsidy auction administered by RVO on behalf of the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate (EZK). It provides a top-up payment — a production premium — per unit of renewable energy or CO₂-reduced output delivered to the Dutch grid or into the Dutch market, bridging the gap between the market pric…

Production-linked subsidies for renewable energy and low-carbon industrial processes in the Netherlands, awarded via annual competitive auction to producers delivering clean output to the Dutch market.

CycleiHow often this grant runs - e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.-
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.-
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.-
Award typeiThe form of funding - grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Auction
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.-

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