haarlemOct 1, 2026, 12:00

Sustainable energy subsidy for Waarderpolder extended

The subsidy program for sustainable energy measures in the Waarderpolder has been extended until December 31, 2029. Businesses can receive reimbursement for up to 25% of costs for projects like solar panels and EV chargers, with 75,000 euros in funding still available.

Entrepreneurs operating in the Waarderpolder industrial area can continue to apply for subsidies to fund sustainable energy projects through December 31, 2029. The initiative covers measures that improve energy generation or efficiency, such as the installation of solar panels, electric vehicle charging stations, and battery storage systems. Under the current scheme, applicants receive a reimbursement of 25% of the total costs, up to a maximum of 5,000 euros per project.

The program, which initially launched in 2024 with support from the province of Noord-Holland, has already facilitated 440,000 euros in sustainable energy investments. There is currently 75,000 euros remaining in the available budget for interested businesses. Interested parties can submit their applications directly through the official Haarlem municipal website to benefit from the continued funding opportunities for their sustainable infrastructure upgrades.

Economy Business Technology Haarlem

Read original ↗

Based on reporting by haarlem. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

Forensic investigation underway at Apple Store Haarlem following 'incident'

The police and forensic investigators are conducting an inquiry at the Apple Store in Haarlem following an unidentified incident that occurred overnight. While authorities have confirmed an incident took place, they have provided no further details, and the store is expected to remain closed to the public for the remainder of the day.

Gall & Gall and Etos websites back online, apps remain unreachable

The websites for Gall & Gall, Etos, and Albert Heijn are back online following a recent cybersecurity incident at Ahold Delhaize, though some app features and delivery services remain restricted. While the investigation into the cause is ongoing, the company has confirmed no current evidence of data theft and normal supply chain operations have resumed.

Number of cybersecurity companies more than quadrupled in five years

The number of registered cybersecurity companies in the Netherlands has quadrupled since 2021, reaching 962 by October 2024. This rapid growth is driven by increasing cyber threats and regulatory changes, highlighting the ongoing challenge for organizations to protect their digital systems.

Albert Heijn site and app back online, grocery deliveries resume Friday

Albert Heijn has restored its website and app following a cyberattack that caused a week-long outage across Ahold Delhaize platforms. Customers can access account features immediately, while the ability to place new grocery orders will resume this Friday.

Stellantis to hire hundreds of additional engineers in coming years

Stellantis plans to hire hundreds of new engineers as part of a multi-billion euro investment strategy running through 2030. While the company aims for growth, it is also being sued by several organizations over claims that it installed illegal emission-cheating software in Fiat camper vans.