Geothermal Energy the Fastest Growing Renewable Energy in the Netherlands (National Journal)
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| (Courtesy CIA.gov) |
With a growth by 25 percent, geothermal energy was the fastest growing form of renewable energy in the Netherlands. Heat from deep geothermal resources is frequently used in greenhouse horticulture. The use of geothermal energy extracted from shallow resources also increased and was mainly used to heat buildings.
Last year, only 4.5 percent of total Dutch energy consumption was generated by means of renewable energy sources, i.e. the same share as in 2012. In accordance with European agreements, the target for the Netherlands is set at 14 percent in 2020.
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