South Holland entrepreneurs secure €380,000 grant for green upgrades in Wilhelminahaven
Entrepreneurs in Schiedam’s Wilhelminahaven can now invest in solar panels, LED lighting, and heat pumps thanks to a €380,000 provincial grant. The funding helps businesses reduce reliance on fossil fuels and cut energy costs, benefiting both the environment and their bottom line.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Grant Amount | €380,000 (20% of total investment) |
| Province | South Holland |
| Location | Wilhelminahaven, Schiedam |
| Sustainability Projects | 1,200+ solar panels, LED lighting, heat pumps, batteries, motion sensors |
| Participating Companies | Huisman, Unicoat, DHG, Klasmann Deilmann, Royal Cement, Van de Kooij Groep |
| Total Investment (3 years) | €3.8 million (entrepreneurs + province) |
| Grant Requirement | Collaboration among at least three entrepreneurs |
The province of South Holland plays a key role in supporting sustainable business practices by providing grants to entrepreneurs. These funds help companies transition to greener operations, aligning with broader regional and national climate goals. The province also sets conditions, such as collaboration, to maximize the impact of public investments.
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Nearly €400,000 from the province for entrepreneurs to invest in sustainability
The province of South Holland has awarded two sustainability grants to entrepreneurs in the Wilhelminahaven. The total amount is €380,000. Alderman Frans Hamerslag, who is responsible for economy and sustainability among other portfolios, visited several entrepreneurs on Tuesday to share the good news with them.
With the funds, entrepreneurs in the Wilhelminahaven can invest in a sustainable future, such as the installation of over 1,200 solar panels and the replacement of lighting with LED fixtures. The money can also be used to purchase a heat pump, a large battery, motion sensors, and to improve air handling systems in various business premises.
From left to right in the photo are: Alderman Frans Hamerslag, Pieter Sneep (chairman of the SchiedamHavens Entrepreneurs Association), Peter Kalden (Huisman), Jeroen Timmerman (Unicoat), Ilse Creemers (SchiedamHavens Entrepreneurs Association), and Wesley van der Ziel (DHG).
Collaboration among entrepreneurs is a requirement for receiving the grant and was made possible thanks to the municipality of Schiedam and the SchiedamHavens Entrepreneurs Association. The following companies participated in this grant round: Huisman, Unicoat, DHG, Klasmann Deilmann, Royal Cement, and Van de Kooij Groep.
A new step toward a sustainable future
Alderman Frans Hamerslag, who oversees economy and sustainability among other portfolios, is pleased with the grant award. “This is an important step toward a climate-neutral business sector. We want our companies to be future-proof and less dependent on fossil fuels. A contribution from the province of this magnitude is a huge help and makes the necessary steps easier to take,” said the alderman.
Companies working together
Pieter Sneep, founder of the SchiedamHavens Entrepreneurs Association, is also delighted with the grant award. “As an association, we want to give sustainability an extra boost. We are doing this together; we are taking this step collectively,” he said. “Without collaboration, this simply isn’t possible.”
The SchiedamHavens Entrepreneurs Association submitted two grant applications to the province of South Holland in 2022 and received €400,000 in subsidies. The province subsidizes 20% of the costs if at least three entrepreneurs on the same business park simultaneously invest in sustainability. The entrepreneurs cover the remaining 80%. The total investment by entrepreneurs and the province in sustainability over the past three years amounts to €3.8 million.