Wind Energy Delegation to Amsterdam and Rotterdam

Are you looking to explore the dynamic offshore and onshore wind markets of the Netherlands? Join Danish Energy Export, in collaboration with the Consulate General of Denmark in Hamburg, the Embassy of Denmark in the Hague and other esteemed partners, for a 2-day delegation tour.

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Day 1, May 13: Amsterdam / Rotterdam / Den Haag

09.00 - Arrival at own arrangement in the Netherlands, with pick-up at Schiphol Airport
During the commute, NedZero will be presenting some facts on the Dutch wind market. NedZero is a wind energy organisation with over 300 members,. w. Bert van der Lingen, Vice Chairman, NedZero w. Brennus van Os van den Abeelen, Export Promotion & Internationalisation, NedZero

10.45 - Arrival at Maasvlakte, Rotterdam - a massive man-made westward extension of the Europoort port and industrial facility within the Port of Rotterdam

11.00 - Meeting SIF
- Introduction to company
- Lunch & Networking
- Q&A Session w. Lois Isa Frahm, Market Intelligence Analyst, SIF Group
SIF is a monopile manufacturer. They do foundation design, corrosion protection and logistical services. With their advanced machinery and production processes, they are capable of manufacturing 200 XXXL monopiles every year with a weight of 2,500 tonnes, a diameter of 11 meters and a length of 100 meters. That equals an offshore capacity of 2,400 MW every year.

13.00 - Bus pick up

14.00 - Arrival at Ambassador’s Residence in Den Haag (the Hague) – meet & greet

14.10 - Welcome w. Ulf Melgaard, Ambassador of Denmark to the Netherlands

14.20 - Regulatory currents -"Shaping the Future of Offshore Wind: Insights from Danish & Dutch Authorities"
w. Oskar Sebastian Ernst, Consultant - Green Power Denmark & Bert van der Lingen, Vice Chairman - NedZero

15.10 - Key note –”creating industrial demand to strengthen the business case for offshore wind”
w. Ruben Dijkstra, Managing Director Benelux - Ørsted

15.45 - Panel discussion - "Developments & Challenges in the Offshore Market"
w. Dr. Joyce von Marschall, Director Offshore Development Netherlands & Belgium – RWE
w. Ireen Geerbex, Market Director – Vattenfall
w. Sander Korving, Procurement & Supply Chain Director - Van Oord
w. Albert Winnemuller, Head of Global Offshore Product Market Strategy – Vestas

16.45 - Reception –standing dinner & networking

18.30 - Hotel ”Carlton Ambassador”
Five minute walking distance from Ambassadors Residens. Read more here.

Day 2, May 14: Utrecht / Amsterdam

08.30 - Bus leaving from hotel parking

10.00 - Arrival at RWE, Utrecht
Address: Arthur van Schendelstraat 600, 3511 MJ Utrecht, Netherlands

10.10 - Short introduction round (two minutes/company)

10.30 - Introduction to RWE Benelux
RWE Renewables Benelux develops, builds and operates solar and onshore and offshore wind farms. RWE is one of the world's largest players in the field of energy generation from renewable energy sources such as sun, wind and batteries.

11.15 - Introduction to OranjeWind
OranjeWind offshore wind farm is a joint venture project by RWE and TotalEnergies. The wind farm will be located 53 kilometers from the Dutch coast.
Project status: In development

11.45 - Q&A

12.00 - Lunch & Networking

13.00 - Bus pickup

14.00 - Site visit to be confirmed

17.00 - Early dinner near Schiphol Airport

18.00 - Bus transport to Schiphol Airport - end of delegation trip

Join a delegation tour to explore the latest in offshore and onshore wind energy in the Netherlands. Network with Dutch, Danish, and German leaders, gain market insights, and foster cross-border collaboration.

This tour connects you with top industry players and partnerships, unlocking growth and innovation in the renewable energy sector across the Netherlands, Germany, and Denmark.

ABOUT THE MARKET

2024 data is yet to be published, however they should not differ too much from 2023 data: Onshore wind energy capacity in the Netherlands in 2023 was 6,854 MW. Despite the relatively small size of the Netherland it operates the 8th largest fleet in Europe. There was also added 771 MW onshore wind in 2023, and a total of 11 projects were realized alone in 2022. The growth was mainly due to the construction of several large wind farms: Maasvlakte 2 and Windplan Groen and Windplanblauw in the province of Flevoland. Onshore wind has a need for operation, maintenance, service and repowering.

There are 10 active wind farms in the Dutch North Sea, which ensure a combined total installed capacity of around 4.7 GW. The offshore market in the Dutch North Sea is expanding fast. In 2022, the Government raised the target for offshore wind capacity from 11 to 21 GW by 2030/2031 (now expected to be by 2032). In addition, the Government is focusing on the generation of energy from approximately 50 GW of offshore wind in 2040 and approximately 70 GW in 2050. The Netherlands added 1.9 GW in 2023, most of all European countries leading to a record year for Europe (3.9 GW total). Offshore infrastructure is needed to transport the energy from new offshore wind farms to land. As the Government expects the Netherlands to convert part of the electricity generated into hydrogen after 2030, the infrastructure must also be able to transport hydrogen. That is why 'energy hubs' will be created that take this into account in the new Wind Farm Zones.

The Netherlands' Business Support Offices (NBSO)

This delegation is supported by NBSO and their Dutch network. The Netherlands Business Support Offices (NBSO) are Dutch governmental trade offices abroad that assist Dutch companies with exports, business setups, market information, and finding partners. The NBSO in Hamburg supports Dutch entrepreneurs in Northern Germany, focusing on the Hamburg metropolitan region and areas in Schleswig-Holstein, Lower Saxony, and Bremen. Key sectors include shipping, shipbuilding, aerospace, offshore wind, green architecture, and sports digitalization.

In 2025, the Hamburg office will host events in innovative sectors to help Dutch businesses expand their networks and market knowledge. The NBSO collaborates with local German organizations like Hamburg Invest, as well as international partners such as Innovation Norway, Scottish Development International, and the Danish General Consulate in Hamburg to tackle global challenges together.

For more information or to express your interest, please contact

Julia Pipaluk Byrialsen

Project Manager

wo@raretlrkcbeg.qx

+45 2860 4630