28 May 2026

Waalwijk chooses GreenTrust at Buitenpolders Wind Farm

Waalwijk chooses GreenTrust at Buitenpolders Wind Farm The Municipality of Waalwijk has awarded the development of Windpark Buitenpolders to GreenTrust. We are pleased with that. The project brings together renewable energy, local ownership, the living environment and the power grid. The award follows a tender by the municipality of Waalwijk. The Municipal Executive adopted the ... Waalwijk chooses GreenTrust at Buitenpolders Wind Farm
Written by Eva de Zeeuw
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22 May 2026

Wind farms in Peel region reduce nighttime disturbance with smart lighting system

Wind farms in Peel region reduce nighttime disturbance with smart lighting system The joint wind farms Ospeldijk, Heibloem, Kookepan and Egchelse Heide have signed an agreement with Dark Sky, manufacturer and installer of smart radar detection systems. With this ADLS (Aircraft Detection Lighting System), the red obstacle lights on wind turbines will henceforth be switched ... Wind farms in Peel region reduce nighttime disturbance with smart lighting system
Written by Eva de Zeeuw
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6 May 2026

A project begins with building trust

A project begins with building trust Communication is key Long before a turbine is installed or a solar array is installed, before permits are obtained or plans are approved, something begins that can determine the success of a project. At this stage, when the project is still just an idea, the groundwork is laid for ... A project begins with building trust
Written by Eva de Zeeuw
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4 May 2026

The future of end-of-life wind turbines

The future of end-of-life wind turbines Wind turbines typically have a technical and economic lifespan of about 20 to 25 years. When a wind farm approaches this phase, an important strategic moment arises: what is the best next step? In fact, the end of the original useful life does not automatically mean the end of ... The future of end-of-life wind turbines
Written by Eva de Zeeuw
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13 April 2026

Beyond the grid: energy hub Egchelse Heide as solution to grid congestion

Beyond the net Egchelse Heide energy hub as solution to grid congestion In almost all of Europe, renewable energy growth is no longer limited by technology, but by grid congestion. This bottleneck increasingly acts as a brake on further expansion, but also provides new solutions. While many projects have to wait for grid reinforcement, wind ... Beyond the grid: energy hub Egchelse Heide as solution to grid congestion
Written by Christine Wevers
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2 April 2026

Professionalization is not an afterthought – it is what enables further growth

Professionalization is not an afterthought – it enables further growth Lieke de Ruyter De Wildt guides energy cooperatives towards a professional structure Many initiatives in the renewable energy sector start small – often driven by volunteers and a shared ambition. That is precisely their strength. But what happens when those initiatives become successful and grow ... Professionalization is not an afterthought – it is what enables further growth
Written by Christine Wevers
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