Cutting energy costs for your business with Shift to Solar's innovative solutions
27-03-2025 Shift to Solar
Companies in the Netherlands and Belgium are feeling the pressure of rising energy costs and the growing need to become more sustainable. Energy prices remain high and are changing faster than ever, while laws and regulations also impose increasingly stringent requirements to reduce energy consumption and CO₂ emissions. Postponing is no longer an option: investing in sustainable energy now saves costs and avoids future risks. In this blog, you will read how that works and find out how Shift to Solar can help with practical solutions. Rising energy costs and grid congestion Energy costs for businesses have risen sharply in recent years. Causes include higher global commodity prices and rising transmission tariffs. In addition, the electricity grid is struggling with grid congestion: in some regions, the grid can no longer handle demand and generation, making it difficult to expand or feed in power. This creates uncertainty for companies looking to grow or become more sustainable, as they may face additional waiting times, restrictions or higher costs. Why this situation requires action: Laws and regulations force action Governments are introducing strict sustainability targets to limit climate change. Think of the energy saving obligation and the CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive), which requires larger and, increasingly, medium-sized companies to provide annual insight
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