Overview
Rachel Carson (Eemmeerdijk) is an operational onshore wind farm in the Netherlands with a capacity of 18 MW, contributing to the country's renewable energy goals.
Rachel Carson (Eemmeerdijk) is an onshore wind farm located in the Netherlands, with an operational status and a capacity of 18 MW. This facility is part of the Netherlands' growing wind energy sector, which plays a key role in the country's transition to renewable energy. The wind farm operates under the Netherlands' supportive renewable energy framework, which includes feed-in premiums and targets aligned with the EU Renewable Energy Directive III. The 18 MW capacity places it in the small-to-medium scale range for onshore wind farms in the region. By generating clean electricity, Rachel Carson (Eemmeerdijk) helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions and supports the Netherlands' goal of achieving 70% renewable electricity by 2030. Its location in the central Netherlands contributes to the regional energy mix and grid stability.
Environmental context
Onshore wind farms like Rachel Carson (Eemmeerdijk) can have visual impacts on the landscape and may affect local bird and bat populations. The Netherlands has strict environmental regulations to mitigate these effects, including environmental impact assessments and monitoring requirements. The facility's location in a densely populated region also highlights the importance of careful siting to balance renewable energy generation with community and ecological considerations.
Frequently asked questions
Rachel Carson (Eemmeerdijk) is an onshore wind farm located in the Netherlands, with coordinates approximately 52.33 N, 5.54 E.
The wind farm has a capacity of 18 megawatts (MW), making it a small-to-medium scale facility.
The facility is part of the Dutch wind energy sector.
The Netherlands supports wind energy through the SDE++ scheme (feed-in premium) and targets under the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, aiming for 70% renewable electricity by 2030.
Onshore wind farms must undergo environmental impact assessments addressing visual impact, bird and bat collisions, and noise. Strict permitting ensures compliance with national and EU regulations.