The proportion of the Dutch population aged 65 and older increases to 24 percent, up from 18 percent in 2017. Read more about The proportion of the Dutch population aged 65 and older increases to 24 percent, up from 18 percent in 2017.
The Netherlands needs a total of 261,000 nursing home beds this year to reach its current demand, which is twice as much as was needed in 2019. Read more about The Netherlands needs a total of 261,000 nursing home beds this year to reach its current demand, which is twice as much as was needed in 2019.
The first green state bond by the Dutch finance ministry matures this year. Read more about The first green state bond by the Dutch finance ministry matures this year.
Groningen Seaports have teamed up with the energy giant, Royal Dutch Shell, to produce 800,000 tonnes of green hydrogen by this year, in the north of the Netherlands. Read more about Groningen Seaports have teamed up with the energy giant, Royal Dutch Shell, to produce 800,000 tonnes of green hydrogen by this year, in the north of the Netherlands.
Dutch offshore wind farms expand to 10 GW of energy capacity by this year. Read more about Dutch offshore wind farms expand to 10 GW of energy capacity by this year.
A partnership of three transmission system operators (TSO) from the Netherlands, Denmark and Germany complete construction of an island that will initially generate 70 GW to 100 GW of offshore wind power capacity for domestic use inland. Read more about A partnership of three transmission system operators (TSO) from the Netherlands, Denmark and Germany complete construction of an island that will initially generate 70 GW to 100 GW of offshore wind power capacity for domestic use inland.
The Netherlands reaches 20 GW of installed solar capacity nationwide this year. Read more about The Netherlands reaches 20 GW of installed solar capacity nationwide this year.
The Dutch government closes the last three coal-fired plants in the country. Read more about The Dutch government closes the last three coal-fired plants in the country.
The Netherlands has now 3,520 residents over a hundred years of age, and around 2,811 are women. Read more about The Netherlands has now 3,520 residents over a hundred years of age, and around 2,811 are women.
The Netherlands cuts food waste by half compared to 2018 levels, in compliance with EU and UN guidelines. Read more about The Netherlands cuts food waste by half compared to 2018 levels, in compliance with EU and UN guidelines.
