Sustainable energy production and climate transition (SDE++)

Stimulates investments in sustainable energy generation and CO2 reduction.

The SDE++ scheme provides multi-year operating grants for certain climate investments. These are installations for the large-scale generation of renewable energy and/or CO2 reduction. The grant is intended as compensation for the ‘unprofitable top’ of the specific technology. SDE++ projects are usually of a large size. This means having a large-scale consumer connection, special permits and a feasibility study for the plans.

Another important aspect of the SDE++ is that it is being implemented in ‘phased releases’. This means that applicants must choose a submission date based on the grant intensity (or ‘subsidy need’) of their project. The grant intensity – the amount in euros per tonne of CO2 – increases per phase.

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SDE++ in short

Target audiance Target audiance

Companies with energy-intensive processes, project developers with investment projects involving the generation of clean energy.

Total budget Total budget

8 billion euros (2025)

Application deadline Application deadline

The SDE++ has different application periods each year.

SDE++ themes

SDE++ can be applied for different kinds of installations. There are five main categories:

  • renewable electricity
  • renewable gas
  • renewable heat
  • low-CO2 heat
  • Low-CO2 production.

Included are various technologies and installations, such as solar panels, wind energy, hydropower, geothermal energy, biomass, reuse of residual heat, CCU and hydrogen from electrolysis. The list of technologies (and subcategories) that qualify for the SDE++ can, in principle, be updated every year.

Is your project eligible for funding?

Important conditions that an SDE++ application must meet:

  • the application must be submitted by the intended producer (the party that will use/operate the installation in question)
  • at the time of the application, no (final) investment obligations may have been entered into regarding the installation
  • permits are required for most installations (these must have already been issued at the time of the grant application)
  • an SDE++ application cannot be combined with the Dutch Energy Investment Allowance (EIA), the ISDE and the SCE.

How can PNO Innovation help you with your SDE++ application

The SDE++ is a complex program. It requires timely preparation of a project and the associated grant application. Our experts have years of experience in this area, and they are unrivaled in their knowledge of the opportunities and pitfalls of the scheme. They can advise you on the best strategic timing to apply – which is crucial for optimal SDE++ results.

A few of our SDE++ experts

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