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 plant | Region | Owner or operator | Technology | Retiring | Year | Grid connection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eemshavencentrale | Groningen | RWE Aktiengesellschaft | Hard coal and biomass | 1,560 MW | 2029 | near 380 kV Doekegat 380 kV |
| 2 | Centrale Maasvlakte (MPP3) | South Holland | Uniper Benelux N.V. | Hard coal and biomass | 1,070 MW | 2029 | near 380 kV Maasvlakte Onyx 380 kV |
| 3 | Onyx Power Plant Rotterdam | South Holland | Onyx Power | Hard coal | 731 MW | 2029 | near 380 kV Maasvlakte Onyx 380 kV |
Closing after 2030
1 more plants have a closing date after 2030.
- Kerncentrale Borssele2033 · 485 MW
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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Data on this page
- Dutch power station owners' and operators' pages. Dutch power station owners' and operators' pages, Facts only, each linked to its page.