Stimulation of sustainable energy production and climate transition

Stimulation of sustainable energy production and climate transition (SDE++) open on October 7th, 2025

The Stimulation of sustainable energy production and climate transition program (SDE++) aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the Netherlands. By encouraging companies and institutions to produce renewable energy on a large scale and engage in activities that contribute to CO₂ reduction, the SDE++ supports the energy transition. This can include generating renewable electricity, gas or heat, with a subsidy provided to producers. The subsidy compensates, over an extended period, for the difference between the average production costs of renewable energy and the relevant average market price of electricity, either fully or partially. This compensation is referred to as the “unprofitable component”.

The 2025 call for proposals has officially been announced. SDE++ applications in 2025 can be submitted from October 7th (09:00 hours) until November 6th (17:00 hours). For this 2025 round, a budget of €8 billion is available. New in 2025 is that projects featuring vertical solar panels, Direct Air Capture (DAC) and industrial heat pumps are also eligible. Additionally, opportunities for material reuse have been expanded, contributing to a circular economy. As in previous years, the SDE++ scheme includes multiple phases with varying subsidy intensities. In 2025, there will be five phases, each with a maximum phase amount ranging from €75 per ton of CO₂ in phase 1 to €400 per ton of CO₂ in phase 5, depending on the category.

Want to learn more about the SDE++ subsidy scheme? Check out this factsheet. Contact your EY representative or one of our Grants & Incentives specialists. This team offers comprehensive support for fiscal incentives and cash grants, including the WBSO and (European) innovation and sustainability grants. We are ready to evaluate whether your projects and investments are eligible for funding.