Ranking · Netherlands

Retiring power plants in the Netherlands, 2026–2030

3.4 GW of power plant capacity in the Netherlands is due to retire in 2026–2030, at 3 plants, ranked here by the capacity closing. Eemshavencentrale leads, with 1,560 MW due in 2029.

Due to retire in 2026–2030

All 3 plants with a closing date in 2026–2030, by the capacity closing then (the plant's own when no unit figure is given). Closing dates come from the coal ban of 2030 and the nuclear energy act. When a plant closes, its grid connection and its land free up.

#Power plantRegionOwner or operatorTechnologyRetiringYearGrid connection
1EemshavencentraleGroningenRWE AktiengesellschaftHard coal and biomass1,560 MW2029near 380 kV Doekegat 380 kV
2Centrale Maasvlakte (MPP3)South HollandUniper Benelux N.V.Hard coal and biomass1,070 MW2029near 380 kV Maasvlakte Onyx 380 kV
3Onyx Power Plant RotterdamSouth HollandOnyx PowerHard coal731 MW2029near 380 kV Maasvlakte Onyx 380 kV

Closing after 2030

1 more plants have a closing date after 2030.

The sites behind these connections, with their owners.Every retiring and closed plant in the Netherlands with its owner, capacity and grid status, the land around the connection and who owns it, and an introduction to the owner.

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