About

What will transport look like in 2040
NoordzeeWind is a joint venture between Nuon/Vattenfall and Shell. This first Dutch offshore wind farm was an important step for both companies to gain expertise in this form of renewable energy.
More about NoordzeeWind

Offshore Windpark Egmond aan Zee
The wind farm Egmond aan Zee is the first large wind farm built in the North Sea near the Dutch shore. The 36 wind turbines supply renewable electricity for more than 100,000 Dutch households.

Electricity production
It starts with the wind turning the blades, or rotor blades. These rotor blades are attached to the main shaft. The rotational movement is sped up in a gearbox. The main shaft drives the generator.