RWE Innogy
WORKING ON WIND ENERGY
OUR WIND FARMS IN THE NETHERLANDS 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.
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 fit. 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.
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Construction as well as operation Wind energy projects require perseverance. And when finally 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. Wind farm Sabinapolder
OVER 25 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
Wind farm Westereems
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 first large wind farm in the Netherlands became a fact. And in 1995 Essent was the first 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
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.
RWE Innogy Windpower Netherlands B.V. P.O. Box 72 NL - 5201 AB ’s-Hertogenbosch
T +31 (0)88 852 44 15 E wind.nl@rwe.com www.rwe.com
July 2012
Grote Voort 247 NL - 8041 BL Zwolle