energiedal
Energiedal, literally "Energy Valley" in Dutch and related languages, is a term used to describe a regional cluster with a concentration of energy-related industries, research institutions, and infrastructure. It is primarily a planning and policy concept rather than a fixed administrative entity, and its geographic scope varies by country and program.
The energiedal concept envisions integration across the energy value chain, from generation and transmission to storage
Geographically energiedals are not defined by legal borders. They are typically defined by economic activity and
Historically, the term emerged in or after the early 21st century as governments sought ways to accelerate
Expected outcomes of energiedal include job creation, technology commercialization, and regional resilience. Environmental considerations include land-use