Overview
Rozenburg Peninsula is a 15 MW onshore wind farm in the Netherlands, contributing to the country's renewable energy capacity under the EU Renewable Energy Directive.
Rozenburg Peninsula is an operational onshore wind farm located in the Netherlands, with a capacity of 15 megawatts. 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 regulatory framework of the European Union's Renewable Energy Directive III, which sets a target of 42.5% renewable energy by 2030. The Netherlands has implemented national policies to support wind energy, including feed-in tariffs and grid connection guarantees, facilitating projects like Rozenburg Peninsula. Environmentally, the wind farm contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel-based electricity. Its location in the Rhine-Meuse-Scheldt delta region benefits from consistent wind resources, though it requires careful planning to minimize visual and ecological impacts, such as bird and bat collisions.
Environmental context
The Rozenburg Peninsula wind farm is situated in a delta region with strong and consistent winds, ideal for wind energy generation. The area's ecological context includes migratory bird routes and local wildlife, necessitating measures to mitigate bird and bat collisions. The facility's operation supports the Netherlands' goals for reducing carbon emissions and increasing renewable energy share.
Frequently asked questions
Rozenburg Peninsula is located in the Netherlands, near the port of Rotterdam, at coordinates 51.9042 N, 4.2486 E.
Rozenburg Peninsula has a capacity of 15 megawatts, making it a medium-scale onshore wind farm.
The operator of Rozenburg Peninsula is not publicly listed, but it is operational and connected to the Dutch grid.
Wind farms in the Netherlands operate under the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, with national implementation including feed-in tariffs and grid connection guarantees.
Rozenburg Peninsula generates clean electricity, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and supporting the Netherlands' target of 70% renewable electricity by 2030.