China solar power to battery in Netherlands

Will the Netherlands be a major player in the next generation of batteries?

The Netherlands is keen to become a major player in the next generation of batteries. In line with this, the Netherlands Innovation Network China and the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO), with strong and close collaboration of the Netherlands Foreign Investment Agency (NFIA) organised an innovation mission to China focused on batteries.

Where do solar panels come from in the Netherlands?

The publication covers the latest trade developments, trade in goods and services, foreign direct investment, export earnings for the Netherlands and the use of imports in the Dutch economy. The Netherlands is the world’s largest importer of solar panels. Eighty-nine percent of the solar panels come from China.

What is solar energy used for in the Netherlands?

In addition to photovoltaics, solar energy is used extensively for heating water, with 669.313 m2 installed by the end of 2020. Generating a total of 326 GWh heat energy in 2020. Nearly 80% of solar power installed in the Netherlands in 2017 was for small systems of less than 10 kW, a large part being rooftop Solar PV.

Why is China a major supplier of solar panels?

China is not only the largest supplier of solar panels, but also of other transitional goods that are crucial for the green transition in the Netherlands, Europe and the rest of the world. For example, China is a major producer of lithium-ion batteries, an essential component of electric cars.