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12/20/2023 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 12/20/2023 02:28

The Netherlands hits offshore wind target of 4.5 GW with Hollandse Kust Noord wind farm

Achieving the Dutch offshore wind targets was only possible thanks to good cooperation between wind farm developers, government, suppliers, NGOs and the countless other parties involved. Despite challenges, such as in the supply chain, there are many opportunities to roll out this successful approach again. The Netherlands has proven that it is possible, with two more wind farms currently under development.

Rob Jetten, outgoing Minister for Climate and Energy:

"The completion of the Hollands Kust Noord wind farm marks a highlight in the Dutch and European wind industry. With 10 years of offshore wind, we have made great strides in the Netherlands with nature-focused and technical innovations, costs have gone down, and we have started to work more and more efficiently. We can be proud of that."

Marco Kuijpers, Director of Large Projects Offshore at Transmission System Operator TenneT:

"This huge infrastructure project was delivered safely, on schedule and within budget. The plan for the Roadmap 2023 has therefore been implemented from A to Z as conceived, with each party being able to accelerate and reduce costs for offshore wind from its own expertise. We are already taking this experience fully into account in the connection of the new wind farms that are part of the next Roadmap for 2030."

Tjalling de Bruin, director of CrossWind:

"Our philosophy is: 'We deliver, we innovate, we share,' and that's what we did. I am proud of the team and all the partners with whom we have safely developed this wind park in record time. We look forward to realising the innovations within the park that will help future wind parks always deliver electricity, even when the wind is not blowing. And we look forward to sharing this knowledge to accelerate the energy transition."

Jan Vos, chairman of the Netherlands Wind Energy Association (NWEA):

"The completion of Hollandse Kust Noord is a significant milestone for the Netherlands. This success not only underlines the effectiveness of our approach, but also shows that collaboration and innovation are crucial to achieving ambitious goals. It provides a solid foundation to build on in the coming years and further strengthen our commitment to sustainable energy."