Questions about the Egmond aan Zee offshore wind farm can be addressed to us at:

 

NoordzeeWind
2e Havenstraat 5-B
1976 CE IJmuiden
The Netherlands

info@noordzeewind.nl

 

Questions about the monitoring and evaluation programme can be addressed to the MEP Manager:

mep-manager@noordzeewind.nl

 

Press contact
Journalists can contact the spokesman of NoordzeeWind:
André Romeyn, telephone: 070 377 8750.


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Frequently asked questions about the Egmond aan Zee Offshore Wind Farm

 

 

How come the preparations have taken so long?

In 2002 NZW acquired the concession for the construction of the wind farm. Comprehensive research was then carried out, where necessary, into the situation in the planned area: currents, wind, the environment and the impact on nature. This included discussions with numerous stakeholders such as the various local authorities and politicians, NGOs such as Greenpeace, partners in the (nature) compensation programme, and scientific and research institutes.
Furthermore, it took longer than anticipated to get the various licences; this is a first-time project for the Netherlands, so the process took years to complete.

 

Who will be the buyer of the electricity?

The electricity will come ashore at Wijk aan Zee and will be integrated into the grid managed by Continuon. The final buyer is Nuon, who will sell it on to its customers.

Is the wind farm visible from the beach at Egmond?
If the weather is fine and clear, the wind farm will be visible on the horizon.  

 

How big is the wind farm?

The farm comprises 36 wind turbines, each of 3 MW, type V90. The total surface area of the farm is 30 km2.

 

Why is a subsidy needed to realise this wind farm?

As with most sources of renewable energy there is a big difference between what is technologically possible and what is commercially feasible. Wind energy is very complicated in comparison with other sources of renewable energy. Wind on land can be cost effective in certain circumstances, but this is not the case for offshore wind. It is proven technology but not yet commercially profitable.

Isn’t the Netherlands too small for wind energy?
Like other countries, the Netherlands has a responsibility to develop renewable energy. We cannot hide behind the fact that we are a small country. The only area available in the Netherlands for developing large-scale wind farms is out at sea. And in the light of the Dutch target for renewable energy (9% in 2010) wind energy is currently the best alternative. Large-scale projects such as this are therefore essential.