The Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) report highlights the potential for building façades to offer up to 36 GW of solar PV capacity in the country, particularly in buildings with unsuitable roofs or where architectural considerations are important. While façade PV is currently a niche solution due to high costs and regulatory complexity, it can complement rooftop systems in space-constrained or grid-limited areas. To increase uptake, the study recommends a targeted approach focusing on rooftop PV and selective use of façade systems, with more demonstration projects, improved transparency on costs, simplified permitting processes, and better communication of financial incentives. Municipalities and national authorities are encouraged to lead by example by deploying façade PV on public real estate.
https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/04/23/dutch-buildings-could-host-36-gw-of-facade-solar-capacity/