SDE++

Are you going to produce renewable energy or apply CO2-reducing techniques? In that case, you are eligible to apply for this grant. Here you can read more about the grant that has been made available for this purpose: the SDE++ grant scheme.

The SDE++ is the successor to the SDE+ and has a broader scope, encompassing not only sustainable energy production, but also technologies that contribute to CO2 reduction.

Projects falling within the following categories may be eligible for SDE++:

• For companies and (non-profit) institutions that (will) generate renewable energy and who are active in sectors such as industry, mobility, electricity, agriculture and the built environment.
• Renewable heat: such as biomass, biogas, geothermal, and solar thermal.
• Renewable gas production: such as green gas from biomass.
• CO2-reducing technologies: such as Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS), Carbon Capture and Utilization (CCU), electrification of industrial processes, and potentially other innovative technologies contributing to CO2 reduction.

The specifications of these categories change regularly. This year, for example, several new categories were added, such as: solar PV with minor roof adjustments, nature-inclusive solar PV on fields, a generic category for aquathermy, air-water heat pump for application in horticulture, small-scale digestion, and finally, three new categories for electrification of the industry: thermal storage of high-temperature heat, process-integrated heat pump, and a category for hydrogen production through electrolysis based on a power purchase agreement (PPA).

Our experts are fully informed about all the current opportunities in the field of SDE grant, and can inform and advise you about them.

The conditions for applying for SDE++ grant can also vary greatly per grant round, and are periodically determined. Some general conditions that apply when applying for an SDE++ grant are:

• Location: The project must be realized in the Netherlands.
• Permits: Applicants must possess all necessary permits for project realization. This could be, for example, an environmental permit.
• Connection to the energy grid: The project must be capable of connecting to the energy grid.
• Financial feasibility: Applicants must demonstrate that the project is financially feasible.
• Implementation period: The project must be completed within a maximum period. This period varies depending on the technology.
• Ranking: Applications are ranked based on the cost-effectiveness of CO2 reduction.
• Monitoring and reporting: Grant recipients are required to monitor the progress and results of the project, and report on them.

The next opening for the Sustainable Energy Production and Climate Transition Incentive Scheme (SDE++) is from September 10th to October 10th, 2024.

The deadline for 2025 is not yet known.

Thanks to our 25 years of experience, we can optimize your grant process and take it almost completely off your hands.

What to think about in terms of work?

• Providing explanations about the SDE++ scheme and its conditions.
• Providing insights into the financial and technical implications of the grant application.
• Assisting in gathering the necessary documentation and data for the application.
• Drafting and submitting the grant application to the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO).
• Drafting a project plan and budget that meet the requirements of the SDE++ scheme.
• Advising on the legal aspects of the grant application and the project.
• Assisting in drafting contracts and agreements.