The Netherlands – Wind park developer CrossWind, contractor Van Oord, and wind turbine manufacturer Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy have celebrated the successful installation of the final wind turbine at the Hollandse Kust Noord offshore wind farm in the North Sea.
The final turbine’s three 97-metre long blades were lifted into position on Thursday evening, October 19 around 11:00 PM.
Van Oord started installing the foundations of the offshore wind park in October 2022. With the final wind turbine installed within a year, CrossWind’s contractor is on track to make Hollandse Kust Noord one of the fastest installed wind parks of its kind. The wind park remains on track for completion by the end of this year, with final testing and commissioning works set to continue over the next few weeks.
When fully operational, CrossWind’s 69 turbines will operate in 11 MW power mode and comprise 759 MW of installed wind-powered capacity, generating at least 3.3 TWh per year. This annual green electricity production will fulfil some 2.8% of the electricity demand in the Netherlands and is equivalent to the energy consumption of approximately 1 million households.
Reducing fossil fuels reliance
The completion of the Hollandse Kust Noord offshore wind park is a major achievement for CrossWind, Van Oord, Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy, and the Netherlands. The wind park will generate enough green electricity to power 1 million households and help the country to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels.
While there are some challenges associated with offshore wind projects, the potential benefits are significant. Offshore wind can help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, create jobs, and boost the local economy.
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