Name of the Project
Northwester 2 Wind Farm.
Location
The Northwester 2 offshore wind farm, is located 50 km off the coast of the Flanders region of Belgium.
Client
Parkwind.
Project Description
The project will be the fourth Belgian offshore wind farm in the North Sea for Parkwind.
The project comprises 23 wind turbine generators, and will be capable of producing 219 MW of clean electricity a year once operational.
The installation will be able to generate 818.6 GWh/y of electricity, enough to cover the energy consumption of 220 000 households.
Potential Job Creation
Not stated.
Value
The project is estimated at €700-million.
Duration
Northwester 2 Wind Farm is expected to enter commercial operation during the first half of 2020.
Latest Developments
The project achieved financial close in November this year.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
Mott MacDonald (lenders’ technical adviser) and Vestas (wind turbines).
On Budget and on Time?
Too early to state.
Contact Details for Project Information
Parkwind, tel +32 16 24 07 90 or email info@parkwind.eu.