Happening in the Netherlands: world’s first wind turbines on a sea dike

The water board Noorderzijlvest and innogy Windpower NL have signed a special agreement this week. This agreement is an important step in the realization of three wind turbines on the Oostpolderdijk at the Eemshaven. The signing of the land treaty is of regional importance for the transition to renewable energy. The realization will mean the world’s first wind turbines on a sea dike and a next step in innovation of the water and wind industry.

Innovative cooperation Eisse Luitjens, daily board member of the Noorderzijlvest water board: "Since 2011, it has been considered whether wind turbines can be safely placed on a sea dike. At Noorderzijlvest we put our neck on the line in 2011, to cooperatively investigate the possibilities of the extraordinary project for... ... More: Official Press Release innogy

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wind turbine, sea dike, Netherlands