Wind farm construction and grid connectionĬentral government sets conditions for wind farm construction, including on their location, the measures to protect nature and the necessary permits. Ten noorden van de Waddeneilanden, Site I Planning and proposed tender schedule for offshore wind energy Capacity (GW)Īnticipated commissioning date of wind farm This will be followed, between 20, by wind farms far out at sea to the west and north of the Netherlands in parts of the offshore wind farm zones Hollandse Kust (west), Ten Noorden van de Waddeneilanden and IJmuiden Ver. IJmuiden Ver Wind Farm Zone: 62 kilometres.īetween 20, two wind farms, each with a minimum capacity of 0.7 GW, will be constructed in the Borssele Wind Farm Zone, with a further three wind farms planned 18.5 km off the coast of the provinces of South Holland and North Holland.Ten Noorden van de Waddeneilanden Wind Farm Zone: 56 kilometres.Hollandse Kust (west) Wind Farm Zone: 53 kilometres.Borssele Wind Farm Zone: 24 kilometres.Hollandse Kust (zuid and noord) Wind Farm Zones: 18.5 kilometres.Borssele Wind Farm Zone, Sites I and II Orsted (752 MW), Sites III and IV Blauwwind (731.5 MW) and Site V Two Towers (19 MW).Hollandse Kust (zuid) Wind Farm Zone, Sites I and II Vattenfall (760 MW), Sites III and IV Vattenfall (760 MW).Hollandse Kust (noord) Wind Farm Zone (700 MW), tender in 2019/2020.Hollandse Kust (west) Wind Farm Zone (1400 MW), tenders in 2021.Ten Noorden van de Waddeneilanden Wind Farm Zone (700 MW), tender in 2022.IJmuiden Ver Wind Farm Zone (4,000 MW), tenders in 2023-2025.
Offshore wind energy Existing wind farms (approx.
You can also download the Offshore wind energy area map. The area map below provides an overview of the locations of the wind farm zones. By doing so, the Roadmap provides clarity to all stakeholders and ensures certainty for wind farm developers. This sets out, among other things, where and when the new wind farms will be built. Measures: Offshore Wind Energy Roadmapįollowing extensive consultation with a large number of stakeholders, the government has presented the plans in the 'Offshore Wind Energy Roadmap'. Already, Dutch companies have a share of around 25% of the total European market for offshore wind energy. Thanks to the large domestic market, Dutch offshore and wind power companies can further develop their expertise, which also strengthens their position on the international market. The construction of offshore wind farms is an economic opportunity. This will result in a total offshore wind power capacity of 11 GW by 2030, which is enough to supply 8.5% of all the energy in the Netherlands and 40% of our current electricity consumption. The Coalition Agreement and the Climate Agreement (2019) include a commitment to continue the successful offshore wind energy policy. Offshore wind turbines will then supply 3.3% of the Netherlands’ total energy needs. This commitment is enshrined in the Energy Agreement for Sustainable Growth. The total installed capacity of offshore wind power in the Netherlands is around 2.5 gigawatts (GW) in 2021 and should increase to at least 4.5 GW by 2023. Other sources of renewable energy will also be necessary for the energy transition, like wind energy on land, solar power and biomass energy. The costs of offshore wind energy have fallen significantly in recent years, making it the cheapest large-scale source of renewable energy.
The North Sea is a good place to install wind turbines due to: Offshore wind energy plays a key role in the energy transition. Offshore wind is key to the transition to a zero-carbon energy supply. In 2050 all energy used in the Netherlands must come from renewable sources.