Hollandse Kust West VII, returns to RWE following the offshore wind tender, the company will benefit from the construction permit.
An innovative concept
For Hollandse Kust West VII, RWE won a tender with a solution that allowed for full system integration. The concept developed is unique and reinforces the company’s more than 20 years of experience in the sector. Offshore Wind CEO Sven Utermöhlen says:
“This is an important step on the road to increasing our global offshore wind capacity to 8 gigawatts by 2030. With 20 years of experience in developing, building and operating offshore wind farms, we have developed a unique concept for this project. We look forward to building this wind farm, hand in hand with the local communities.”
Hollandse Kust West VII will be located off the North Sea, 53 kilometers from the Dutch coast. The wind turbines will combine with floating solar panels for increased energy production. The world’s number two offshore wind company is already at the forefront of three floating wind farm projects.
The company is also working on a promising system. It would like to match energy demand to the flexible generation profile of the fleets. RWE will thus extend its expertise to projects such as renewable hydrogen or battery storage.
Increased capacity
Hollandse Kust West VII will contribute to the energy transition of the Netherlands. It will produce decarbonized electricity for nearly 1 million Dutch households. It is part of a larger project that RWE has been running for several years.
With the support of the government and its investors, the company is leading the way into the world of green energy. By 2030, it aims to have a capacity of 21GW and 70GW twenty years later. To meet the targets set by the Netherlands, RWE participated in a second tender.
The company does not wish to disclose technical information at this time. However, she states that this project will have a positive impact on biodiversity. In addition, the Hollandse Kust West VII project will produce energy for the country in less than five years.
