The Hollandse Kust Noord offshore wind farm, with a capacity of 759 MW, has successfully generated its first green power. It has also transmitted it to the Dutch mainland through TenneT’s offshore grid. Tjalling de Bruin, CEO and Project Director at CrossWind expressed satisfaction with the swift and safe progress of the project. He also stated that achieving wind turbines generating green electricity in such a short timeframe is a significant milestone for all involved.
In collaboration with Shell through the CrossWind joint venture, Eneco expects the production capacity to increase steadily in the coming months. The firm will ultimately generate 3.3 TWh of renewable energy annually. The Hollandse Kust Noord offshore wind farm is approximately 20 kilometres off the coast of Egmond aan Zee. It comprises 69 Siemens Gamesa SG 11.0-200 DD 11 MW wind turbines.
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Milestone Achievement for CrossWind and Project Partners on Hollandse Kust Noord Offshore Wind Farm
Offshore construction commenced in October 2022. Work started with installing the first monopile, followed by installing the wind turbines in April 2023. TenneT, the Dutch-German transmission system operator (TSO), obtained the “grid ready” certificate in March. Additionally, a few months later, the operator assumed control of the Hollandse Kust Noord platform. Full-scale production of green electricity from the wind farm is expected to be achieved by the end of 2023.
Arjan Dams, Project Director Hollandse Kust Noord, West Alpha, and West Beta at TenneT, highlighted the successful completion of the offshore grid connection project, extending from the platform at sea to the high-voltage substation near Beverwijk along the A9 motorway. The project was completed within the agreed timeline, scope, and budget, thanks to the collaborative efforts of all stakeholders, including CrossWind.
