Decentralised Energy in the Netherlands

Flowers grown in greenhouses heated by waste heat from local power station, and also using CO2 from power station as a fertilizer. Dutch greenhouse growers are increasingly making use of combined heat and power generation (CHP). CHP produces electricity and heat at the same time.

Unique identifier: GP01I47

Type: Image

Shoot date: 01/03/2006

Locations: Europe, West Europe, Netherlands, Rotterdam, Western Europe

Credit line: © Philip Reynaers / Greenpeace

Size: 4992px × 3328px 13MB

Ranking: ★★★★★★ (B)

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Decentralised Energy Documentation in the Netherlands

Decentralised energy generation is widespread and mainstream in many European countries, most notably Denmark, the Netherlands and Sweden.
A decentralised approach makes best use of resources by locating power stations where there is demand, so that energy is generated close to the point of use and both heat and power can be utilised locally. This highly efficient approach is the best for the climate, is most secure, and gives the best value for money invested in the energy sector.

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