This biennial Dutch trade fair (6-9th February 2018 in Utrecht) highlighted a dramatic growth in interest all-electric and hybrid solutions, as big gas companies fight their corner. VSK has taken on a new importance in the Dutch heating market, as industry gathered to understand the requirements and options for a potentially all-electric future (driven by government targets and public demand for less reliance on gas). There were noticeably more attendees, and larger stands. In previous years industry appeared uncertain about the way to decarbonise the Dutch heating stock, but this year, the heating and cooling portions of this event were heavily dominated by discussion of heat pumps and hybrids. It will be interesting to see if this trend is maintained until the next event in 2020!
