5 revenue stacking models for Dutch BESS in 2026

Pros, cons & fit guide for developers, investors, traders & IPPs.

Dutch energy storage economics are shifting quickly. Extreme price volatility, increasing saturation in ancillary services, advanced optimisation platforms, and new grid-access mechanisms are reshaping how BESS assets generate revenue in 2026. In this context, choosing an appropriate commercial structure has a clear impact on financing, risk exposure, and overall project performance.

This guide breaks down the five main revenue models used in the Netherlands today and helps with understanding how each one positions an asset across predictability, complexity, bankability, and merchant upside.

Inside the guide:

• How the core revenue models differ in exposure, stability, and operational demands.
• Which project profiles and risk appetites naturally align with each model.
• Where merchant and hybrid approaches capture the strongest upside, and where structured agreements add real value.
• How smaller or early-stage assets can stay competitive through aggregator-led optimisation.

The analysis is grounded in the market forces shaping Dutch BESS in 2026: persistent volatility, increasing saturation in FCR/aFRR, tariff pressure, access constraints, and the sector-wide shift toward 4-hour systems. These dynamics define the trade-offs each model must navigate and explain why Dutch developers, traders, and investors are revisiting their commercial strategies.

To explore the full breakdown, including risks, bankability considerations, and practical fit-guidance for different asset types, download the full guide below!

The Solarplaza Summit Energy Storage The Netherlands, taking place on 26 April 2026 in Amsterdam, will dive further into these developments. The event will cover the 2026 Energy Act, flexible grid contracts, and emerging merchant trading strategies, while bringing together developers, investors, and regulators to discuss revenue stacking, smart dispatch, and hybrid PV–storage design, shaping the next stage of the Dutch energy transition.