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SDE++: Apply

Last checked on:
8 September 2025
Published on:
29 November 2013

Are you a company producing large-scale renewable energy? Or are you using a technology that reduces CO₂ emissions? Apply for a subsidy with the SDE++ scheme (Stimulation of Sustainable Energy Production and Climate Transition). Read which steps you need to take to submit an application.

Budget and application period

Start date:
Tuesday 7 October 2025
09:00 (CEST)
End date:
Thursday 6 November 2025
17:00 (CET)
Total budget:
€ 8,000,000,000

Step-by-step plan for your application

The application round has 5 phases. In the step-by-step plan you can read in which phase you can apply. It is important to prepare your application well. Further on this page and in the brochure you can find more information.

Do you first want to learn more about how the SDE++ works and its background? Then look at the page SDE++: Features.

Are you not applying yourself, but asking an intermediary to do this for you? Then fill in the authorization form (in Dutch) below. You do not need to send this form. Keep it safe, because we may ask for it.

Categories

The SDE++ provides subsidies for the use of techniques for the generation of renewable energy and the reduction of CO2. You can apply in 5 categories:

On these pages you will find the general conditions for each category and the technology-specific application conditions.

Apply for permits on time

Usually, you need one or more permits to install your system. You must already have a permit when you submit your subsidy application. So start applying for your permit on time. You must include a copy of your permit with your application.

Conditions

To get a subsidy, you must meet several conditions. These conditions are different for each category. You can find them on the pages about the categories.

The following general conditions also apply:

Do you use biomass to produce energy?

If you use biomass to produce energy with your installation, extra rules apply. Please read the following pages for more information.

After your application

When you have submitted your application, you can expect the following from us:

More information

Commissioned by:
  • Ministry of Climate Policy and Green Growth
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