According to a study commissioned by the Netherlands Enterprise Agency, excess electricity from offshore wind and other renewables can be used to meet rising demand for green hydrogen (RVO).
According to the Offshore Wind System Integration 2030-2040 report, dedicated electrolysis in conjunction with offshore wind can help relieve grid congestion. Guidehouse and Berenschot investigated the Dutch onshore grids and energy system in relation to offshore wind energy in collaboration with Gasunie and TenneT.
The study’s National scenario assumes 38.5 GW of installed capacity by 2040, while the International, European, and Regional scenarios assume 31 GW.
By the middle of the century, national and regional governments will have 43 and 72 GW of offshore wind capacity, respectively. By 2050, Dutch offshore wind capacity is expected to reach 42 GW in the European scenario, and 38 GW in the International scenario.
The country’s hydrogen capacity could increase from 3 to 4 GW in 2030 to 23 GW in 2040 as a result of the Climate Agreement. This would be 8 GW if we used 31 GW. Green hydrogen could be added in 2040, allowing for higher offshore wind targets and less grid congestion.
