Amsterdam’s subsidy scheme for highly-sustainable solar panels has been extended to the end of the year. The scheme has already supported the installation of over 3,500 panels across the Dutch capital.
Amsterdam is extending its subsidy scheme for sustainable solar panel installations, while announcing the conditions for qualifying panels is being tightened.
The Dutch capital has run a subsidy for sustainably-produced solar panels, known as Subsidie Duurzame Amsterdamse energie bijzondere zonnepanelen, since 2024.
It covers panels deemed highly-sustainable or lightweight, with a particular focus on panels that are PFAS-free, lead free and have a low CO2 footprint. According to figures on the city’s website, a total 3,514 such panels have been installed in Amsterdam under the scheme.
The subsidy covers 1% to 10% of total system costs, up to a maximum €100,000 ($114,016). It is open to everyone in the city, online guidance says, and has been utilized by private individuals, homeowner associations, companies and other institutions.
