Lots 2 and 3 of the Princess Elisabeth Zone will each reach 1,400 MW in a later phase. The ‘tenders’ will be organized here in 2026-2028. The first wind turbines would be put into service here in 2030.
On the one hand, the government wants to offer the industry ‘direct access’, so that they can conclude direct purchase contracts. And citizens will have direct access, it sounds. To be admitted, for example, a minimum of 1 percent of the total investment cost must come from citizen participation.
The second reading of the Royal Decree in question will follow next year. The texts will now go to the Council of State for advice. By 2040, our country is aiming for 8 GW in the North Sea.