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The CrossWind consortium, including Shell and Eneco, has successfully delivered electricity to the Dutch mainland via the Hollandse Kust Noord project, which is expected to generate 3.3 TWh annually by year-end. This substantial contribution to renewable energy emphasizes the Netherlands' ambitious drive toward sustainable power.
The subsidy-free wind park is expected to reach its full production potential of generating 3.3 TWh per year by the end of the year. Amazon has already signed up to buy half of the project's energy, while Shell plans to use some of it to power a brand-new green hydrogen plant in Rotterdam.
But that's not all - the Netherlands is planning to add a whopping 1 GW of offshore wind capacity every year in the North Sea. With a target of 21 GW by 2030, the country is making serious moves towards renewable energy. That's enough to supply around one million households with clean, sustainable power.
With 69 wind turbines of 11 MW each, the wind farm sits 18.5 kilometers (11.5 miles) off the Dutch coast. Construction began in October 2022, and the first turbine was installed in April this year. The project's successful completion by the end of this year is part of the Dutch government's commitment to achieving 4.5 GW of operational offshore wind capacity by the end of 2023.
According to Arjan Dams of TenneT, the complete grid connection is now complete, extending from the offshore platform of the grid operator to the high-voltage substation near Beverwijk.
The Hollandse Kust Noord project will contribute substantially to the renewable energy sector in the Netherlands, and with the impressive wind turbines in place, it lays a strong groundwork for the country's transition to cleaner energy.
The offshore wind farm was meticulously designed to have minimal impact on birds, bats, and marine life. To achieve this, they created a corridor for birds by placing turbines far apart, used groundbreaking techniques to reduce the impact on marine mammals and life, and deployed natural reef structures on the seabed to enhance biodiversity.
Working with a team of scientists and experts, they developed and assessed numerous innovative solutions to address gaps in understanding offshore wind's ecological impact.
Photo: Eneco Newsroom
