Imminent Phase-Out of Biomass Energy Co-Firing Forces Rapid Shifts in Dutch Heating Infrastructure
Dutch energy operators are preparing for the mandated cessation of biomass co-firing in traditional coal power stations, which the national cabinet intends to halt after 2025. The impending policy shift is forcing utility companies to rapidly scale alternative centralized heating mechanisms, such as deep geothermal installations, to maintain stable baseload power for regional thermal grids.