Offshore Wind Netherlands
Wind and Water Works in the Netherlands
The Dutch offshore wind supply chain and its sectoral integrated approach focuses on state of the art technology, experience and expertise of major European projects. In this chain, small and large companies work with our world-leading knowledge institutions to constantly develop innovative solutions for offshore wind farms.
Dutch public and private parties have teamed up to design, develop, build, and maintain high quality offshore wind farms in the North Sea. Together, we are proving that offshore wind is a powerful solution to achieve climate goals cost effectively. Our approach provides greater certainty for project developers, increases investor confidence, and drives down overall costs. It requires dedicated teamwork, collaboration, and innovation across the board to ensure every wind farm has a safe and sustainable future. WE are keen to share our knowledge with others.
Let’s work together to utilize the full potential of offshore wind energy and show the world that wind and water works.
More information: www.windandwaterworks.nl
Offshore wind in the Netherlands
In 2020, the Netherlands installed nearly 1.5GW of offshore wind on the North Sea, which accounted for 25% of the total installed capacity worldwide in 2020! This makes the Netherlands first in Europe on 2020 installations, and second in the world after China.
Since the birth of the offshore wind industry, the Dutch companies have been globally involved in the offshore wind sector and its developments either as Tier 1 suppliers or as Tier 2 & 3 suppliers. Part of this involvement finds its origin in the cross-over between other offshore and marine industries, such as oil and gas. A review of the Dutch parties in the offshore wind sector with strengths and potential in the general supply chain of an offshore wind farm have been identified and depicted in the table below.
Unique selling point of Dutch companies are that Dutch companies are used to work in an international environment with long experience in wind and water works. (amongst which offshore engineering). Furthermore, Dutch banks are eager to finance offshore wind farms. It is also worth noting that a number of Dutch companies are active in the development of (the technology behind) offshore floating wind farms.
Dutch Supply Chain number of companies and experience (source: Offshore Wind in Ireland by IX Wind, November 2020)
Dutch Offshore Wind Farm Zones (source: RVO.nl)
