Expansion of wind energy at sea
To achieve its renewable energy goals, the Netherlands is working on the expansion of offshore wind energy. The energy agreement outlines the route for the implementation of offshore wind energy. This is part of the overall objective of the reduction of greenhouse gases by the end of 2032 and towards the development of a climate neutral energy system in 2050.
Offshore Wind Energy Roadmap 21 GW
The ‘Offshore Wind Energy Roadmap 21 GW’ is the most recent iteration of the plan for the expansion of wind energy at sea. The ambition for offshore wind energy is to achieve an installed capacity of approximately 21 gigawatt by the end of 2032. For more information: New offshore wind farms | RVO.nl
Beyond the Offshore Wind Energy Roadmap 21 GW
Further growth of offshore wind energy is also expected beyond 2032. The aim for the year 2050 is an installed capacity of approximately 70 gigawatt. This further expansion comprises a combination of electricity and hydrogen production on the North Sea. After 2032, offshore wind energy will expand to more distant areas in the North Sea. For more information: New offshore wind farms | RVO.nl
TNO measurement program
In the context of supporting further rollout of offshore wind energy, TNO is conducting long-term wind measurements on various platforms on the North Sea, on behalf of the Ministry of Climate Policy and Green Growth. Since 2014, meteorological measurements with LiDAR systems have been carried out on existing offshore platforms, with the aim of characterising the wind conditions at the North Sea as accurately as possible.
The platforms on which measurements are currently being carried out are Lichteiland Goeree (LEG), Europlatform (EPL), K13A and L2-FA-1.
This data is publicly accessible and is available via Data.
Roadmap offshore wind energy 21 GW