15 May 2025

Solar park The Sun Willow commissioned

Solar park The Sun Willow commissioned Something special is happening in Netterden, Gelderland: solar farm De Zonnewilg is cleverly connected to the existing Den Tol Wind Farm. Two sources of sustainable energy – solar and wind – share one grid connection. This approach, also known as cable pooling, ensures efficient use of existing infrastructure as ... Solar park The Sun Willow commissioned
Written by Christine Wevers
24 April 2025

Birds in view: detection system prevents bird casualties

Detection system prevents bird casualties Nature and the environment are of paramount importance to most wind farm initiators. It is therefore logical to want to prevent bird victims caused by wind turbines as much as possible – not to mention the legal obligations. A bird detection system helps with this. Senne Koetsier, operations manager at ... Birds in view: detection system prevents bird casualties
16 April 2025

Festive start of construction of wind park A2 Lage Rooijen

Festive start of construction of wind park A2 Lage Rooijen The construction of wind park A2 Lage Rooijen has officially started. On Tuesday, April 15, the first pile was symbolically struck amid great interest. A milestone for the wind farm that is being created with the efforts of the local cooperative, residents. The wind park ... Festive start of construction of wind park A2 Lage Rooijen
2 April 2025

Socially inclusive development: getting further together

Socially inclusive development: getting further together The Netherlands had more than 700 energy cooperatives in 2024, according to the Local Energy Monitor by climate foundation HIER. With countless volunteers, they play a crucial role in the energy transition. Especially when it comes to creating social support. Yet this also presents the necessary challenges. Tijmen Keesmaat, ... Socially inclusive development: getting further together
Written by Christine Wevers
21 March 2025

Smart lighting for Oostzeedijk wind farm

Smart lighting for Oostzeedijk wind farm A test flight was conducted at Wind Farm Oostzeedijk to set up the new lighting system on the wind turbines. Our colleague Tijs Boorsma was present during this. This test is necessary to officially use the Aircraft Detection Lighting System (ADLS). This system ensures that the lighting only comes ... Smart lighting for Oostzeedijk wind farm
11 March 2025

Taking full advantage of solar energy

To get the most out of your solar project, all factors must be optimal. It's about shade on the panels, of course, but the angle of the panels and the electronics behind them also come into play. In addition, it may be smart to look at a combination with wind power or storage. Miloš Stamenković, a solar energy specialist at GreenTrust, is happy to offer advice.