Rising land prices have persuaded the provincial government to urge restrictions on new photovoltaic ( PV ) solar parks on agricultural land , although it is not yet under legal restrictions . Minister of Economic Affairs and Climate Eric Wiebes believes regional governments and municipalities should allow solar developments as a last resort and is urging more plants on rooftops or unused and unproductive land . Image: The government estimates that Netherlands solar capacity will grow from the current 2.9 GW to 500 MW by 2035 .
Rising land prices have persuaded the provincial government to urge restrictions on new photovoltaic ( PV ) solar parks on agricultural land , although it is not yet under legal restrictions . Minister of Economic Affairs and Climate Eric Wiebes believes regional governments and municipalities should allow solar developments as a last resort and is urging more plants on rooftops or unused and unproductive land . The government estimates that Netherlands solar capacity will grow from the current 2.9 GW to 500 MW by 2035 .