With an annual reduction potential of 1,069 kton CO₂-eq up to 2030, ground-mounted solar takes fourth place on the list of fifteen climate opportunities in Gelderland. The measure thus follows onshore wind and remains well above most other solutions.
Ground-mounted solar complements rooftop capacity by unlocking rapidly scalable generation on agricultural and residual land. In Gelderland this space competes with agriculture, nature and housing, so siting and grid connection determine the pace of deployment. Together with rooftop solar and onshore wind, ground-mounted solar makes the energy domain the largest source of avoided emissions within the map. Source: Gelderland Climate Opportunities Map 2025, New Economy (March 2025).