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WORKING ON WIND ENERGY RWE Innogy
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Overview of RWE Innogy's wind energy activities in the Netherlands
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WORKING ON WIND ENERGY
RWE Innogy
OUR WIND FARMS IN THE NETHERLANDS
Wind energy, where it is possible
Our country is relatively small and densely populated.
Good wind sites are scarce. So we are searching for
sites where modern wind turbines may fi t. We always
take into consideration the neighbourhood as well as
nature and environment.
Our development portfolio holds projects amounting
to a total of around 300 megawatts. Part of this
concerns the replacement of existing wind turbines
by newer types with higher capacities (‘repowering’).
Consequently we will be able to make optimal use of
proven wind locations.
Construction as well as operation
Wind energy projects require perseverance.
And when fi nally a wind farm is in operation, it will
be so for 15 to 20 years. We do not limit ourselves
to project development, but also construct, operate
and maintain our wind farms. This is done in good
consultation with neighbours and partners. And that
leads to good relationships that last over the years.
In the Netherlands we operate around 160 wind turbines. Together these represent an installed capacity of over 200 megawatts. In this way we help make power generation more sustainable.
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1 Pieterburen2 Westereems3 Spijk4 Scheemda/Harkstede
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De Beitel Heerlen
1 Volkerak2 Sabinapolder 3 Karolinapolder4 Halsteren
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De Beitel Heerlen
Zuidermeerdijk
Westermeerdijk
Halsteren
Karolinapolder
Volkerak
Sabinapolder Pieterburen
Westereems
Spijk
Scheemda/Harkstede
Wind farm Sabinapolder
OVER 25 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
After the oil crises in the 1970’s, wind energy became
a serious candidate for renewable power generation.
Our predecessors took up the challenge and in 1987
the fi rst large wind farm in the Netherlands became
a fact.
And in 1995 Essent was the fi rst power company to
introduce the product Groene Stroom (Green Power)
on the market, i.e. electricity generated by means
of renewable sources, like wind power.
Since 2009 we are part of RWE. Our team is
embedded in RWE Innogy, the business unit with
a focus on renewable energy projects.
We are working on wind energy, for now and for the
future! Not just by developing feasible projects, but
also by realizing, operating and servicing our wind
turbines.
Mission
RWE Innogy’s mission statement says it all:
“To be trusted leaders in sustainability, renewable
energy and innovative technology.”
Wind farm Westereems
This wind farm in Eemshaven has an installed
capacity of 156 megawatts. It is the largest wind
power plant on Dutch soil. Its 52 wind turbines
produce enough green power for around
135,000 households. Mid 2012 the capacity was
increased by two wind turbines of 6.15 megawatts
each.
Wind farm Westereems
Wind farm Westereems
RWE InnogyWindpower Netherlands B.V.
P.O. Box 72NL - 5201 AB ’s-Hertogenbosch
Grote Voort 247NL - 8041 BL Zwolle
T +31 (0)88 852 44 15E [email protected] Ju
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