Powering the future from the heart of Europe
Sustainable energy technology takes off in this region
Zuid-Holland energy region: where innovation meets action in Europe’s most connected delta
Here, direct links to industry partners, global networks, living-lab testbeds, top talent and proactive government support let your sustainable-energy venture validate, scale and conquer Europe, whether you specialise in offshore wind, green hydrogen, CCUS or beyond. With legally anchored targets to cut CO₂ by 60 % by 2030 and reach full climate neutrality by 2050, the region offers a powerful platform for deploying world-class, low-carbon solutions.
Why invest here?
Strategic access
Two international airports, direct high-speed rail, and world-class logistics
Innovation powerhouse
4 top universities, cutting-edge field labs, and a thriving startup and scale-up scene
Global testbed
A real-life sandbox for sustainable solutions, ready to scale
High quality of life
A vibrant international culture, excellent infrastructure, and a skilled talent pool
Focus areas along the energy value chain
Upstream generation
- Offshore wind
- Solar PV
- Marine energy
- Geothermal heat
Enabling & system solutions
- Green hydrogen
- Long-duration storage
- Electrification of industry & mobility
- Carbon capture, utilisation & storage (CCUS)
- Digital optimisation & AI
Fieldlabs: test your tech in the real world
- The Green Village (TU Delft Campus): open-air living lab where researchers and start-ups pilot hydrogen applications in actual homes and offices.
- Campus@Sea (Scheveningen & North Sea): joint innovation hub for multi-use offshore wind, aquaculture and maritime robotics.
- RDM EnergyLab (Rotterdam Makers District): historic shipyard turned smart-port lab with large-scale test facilities for the energy-positive port of the future.
- BlueCity (Rotterdam): iconic circular-economy hub housing 55 zero-waste entrepreneurs in a former swimming pool complex.
- DutcH₂ Aviation Hub (Rotterdam The Hague Airport): operational testbed for hydrogen-powered aviation, from LH₂ storage and refuelling to flight demos.
Flagship projects powering the transition
- H₂ Barge 2 – first zero-emission hydrogen cargo vessel on the Rhine corridor, sailing Rotterdam ⇄ Duisburg from 2024.
- PosHYdon – world’s first offshore green-hydrogen pilot integrating wind, gas & hydrogen on an operational platform (2024).
- Holland Hydrogen I – Europe’s largest renewable-H₂ plant (200 MW, 60 t/day) rising on the Tweede Maasvlakte, operational 2025.
These lighthouse projects prove that Zuid-Holland doesn’t just talk ambition – it builds it at scale. Partnering here means joining teams that already deliver first-of-its-kind milestones.
Unlock Zuid-Holland’s energy ecosystem — get the brochure now
Download the Regional Energy Brochure for immediate, in-depth insights into the ecosystem and partner networks. Ready to land, collaborate or scale from an EU base? Contact our Foreign Investment Manager Sophie van Geest and we’ll connect you to the right people, programmes and facilities across Zuid-Holland.
