Solar & wind farm atlas · Western Europe
Solar & wind farms in Belgium
Every utility-scale solar park and wind farm in Belgium tracked by Global Energy Monitor: operating, under construction and planned.
Operating solar + wind
4.8 GW
#36 of 222 countries
Solar PV
901 MW
#51 worldwide
Onshore wind
1.6 GW
#28 for wind
Offshore wind
2.3 GW
operating
Under construction
105 MW
planned: 4.3 GW
Facilities tracked
417
all statuses
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Solar PVOnshore windOffshore windCSPBuilding / planned
Belgium has 4.8 GW of utility-scale solar and wind capacity in operation across 417 tracked facilities, ranking #36 of 222 countries in this atlas.
Wind leads the fleet with 3.9 GW (81% of operating capacity), while solar parks add 901 MW.
Offshore wind contributes 2.3 GW; Belgium is one of the few countries with offshore wind farms in operation.
The pipeline is substantial: 105 MW under construction and 4.3 GW in pre-construction or announced, equal to 92% of today’s operating fleet.
About 615 MW (13%) of the operating capacity started up in 2021 or later; the busiest year was 2020, with 833 MW commissioned.
The largest concentrations are in Blankenberge (919 MW), Hainaut (412 MW), East Flanders (282 MW).
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See also: Belgium energy profile for the electricity mix, carbon intensity and history.
Capacity commissioned per year
Operating facilities by first start year (MW). Projects without a known start year are not included.
Largest operating solar & wind farms in Belgium
Map →| Facility | Type | Capacity | Since | Region | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norther Offshore Wind Project | Offshore wind | 370 MW | 2019 | Blankenberge | Elico |
| C-Power Offshore Wind Project | Offshore wind | 325 MW | 2009 | — | C-Power |
| Rentel wind farm | Offshore wind | 309 MW | 2018 | — | SRIW Environment |
| Seamade Seastar wind farm | Offshore wind | 252 MW | 2020 | — | Eneco |
| Seamade Mermaid wind farm | Offshore wind | 235 MW | 2020 | — | Eneco |
| The Northwester 2 Offshore Wind Project | Offshore wind | 219 MW | 2020 | Blankenberge | Parkwind NV |
| Northwind wind farm | Offshore wind | 216 MW | 2013 | Knokke-Heist | Aspiravi NV |
| Belwind Offshore Wind Project | Offshore wind | 165 MW | 2010 | Blankenberge | Parkwind NV |
| Nobelwind Offshore Wind Project | Offshore wind | 165 MW | 2017 | Blankenberge | Meewind |
| Kristal solar farm | Solar PV | 100 MW | 2019 | Limburg | Limburgse investeringsmaatschappij (LRM) |
| Antwerpen Haven Linkeroever wind farm | Onshore wind | 83 MW | 2015 | East Flanders | NV Wind aan de Stroom |
| Estinnes wind farm | Onshore wind | 81 MW | 2011 | Hainaut | China General Nuclear Power Group Co Ltd |
| Jemeppe solar farm | Solar PV | 60 MW | 2024 | — | INEOS Ltd |
| Antwerpen Haven Rechteroever wind farm | Onshore wind | 55 MW | 2016 | Antwerp, Antwerp | Vleemo NV |
| Villers 4 wind farm | Onshore wind | 45 MW | 2019 | Liège | EDF Luminus |
| ICO Terminal wind farm | Onshore wind | 44 MW | 2021 | West Flanders | International Car Operators (ICO) |
| Lommel Kristalpark wind farm | Onshore wind | 44 MW | 2022 | — | Aspiravi NV |
| Quévy-Mons wind farm | Onshore wind | 43 MW | 2010 | Hainaut | Ventis |
| Pairi Daiza Zoo solar farm | Solar PV | 40 MW | 2020 | Hainaut | Pairi Daiza Zoo |
| Hannut wind farm | Onshore wind | 40 MW | 2019 | Liège | Elawan Energy SL |
| Kateon Natie Rooftop solar farm | Solar PV | 38 MW | 2011 | Loghidden City, Flemish Region | Katoen Natie NV |
| Tournai wind farm | Onshore wind | 32 MW | 2017 | Hainaut | EDF Luminus |
| Gent Kluizendok wind farm | Onshore wind | 28 MW | 2015 | East Flanders | EDF Luminus |
| Froidchapelle wind farm | Onshore wind | 25 MW | 2009 | Hainaut | Ventient Energy |
| Bassenge wind farm | Onshore wind | 24 MW | 2022 | Wallonia | Elicio |
| Chimay wind farm | Onshore wind | 24 MW | — | Hainaut | Ventient Energy |
| Pont-À-Celles (Engie) wind farm | Onshore wind | 24 MW | 2025 | — | Wind4Wallonia |
| Tournai-Antoing-Brunehaut wind farm | Onshore wind | 24 MW | 2011 | — | Ventis |
| Cerfontaine wind farm | Onshore wind | 22 MW | 2010 | Namur | Ventient Energy |
| Marbais wind farm | Onshore wind | 22 MW | 2006 | Walloon Brabant | Eneco |
| Noorderkempen wind farm | Onshore wind | 22 MW | 2012 | Brecht, Antwerp | Aspiravi NV |
| Hoogstraten wind farm | Onshore wind | 21 MW | 2020 | Antwerp | ENGIE SA |
| Leuze-En-Hainaut wind farm | Onshore wind | 21 MW | 2015 | Leuze, Hainaut | EDF Luminus |
| Tourpes-Thumaide wind farm | Onshore wind | 21 MW | 2015 | Hainaut | EDF Luminus |
| Ciney (EDF) wind farm | Onshore wind | 20 MW | 2011 | Namur | EDF Luminus |
| Kallo KN wind farm | Onshore wind | 19 MW | 2017 | — | EDF Luminus |
| Lierneux wind farm | Onshore wind | 19 MW | 2018 | — | EDF Luminus |
| Boneffe wind farm | Onshore wind | 18 MW | 2022 | Walloon Brabant | Eneco |
| Greensky Lincent wind farm | Onshore wind | 18 MW | 2017 | Liège | ENGIE SA |
| Plateau De Bourcy wind farm | Onshore wind | 18 MW | — | Luxembourg | Renewable Power Capital |
Biggest projects in the pipeline
| Project | Type | Status | Capacity | Expected | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noordhinder Zuid wind farm | Offshore wind | Pre-construction | 1.4 GW | 2030 | — |
| Noordhinder Noord wind farm | Offshore wind | Pre-construction | 700 MW | 2028 | — |
| Dour-Quiévrain-Hensies wind farm | Onshore wind | Pre-construction | 126 MW | 2016 | Hainaut |
| Veurne-Nieuwpoort-Koksijde wind farm | Onshore wind | Pre-construction | 83 MW | — | — |
| Middelkerke-Gistel wind farm | Onshore wind | Pre-construction | 81 MW | — | — |
| Veurne-De Panne wind farm | Onshore wind | Pre-construction | 77 MW | — | — |
| Ventori wind farm | Onshore wind | Pre-construction | 75 MW | — | — |
| Juprelle-Ans-Awans wind farm | Onshore wind | Announced | 63 MW | — | — |
| Awans-Crisnée wind farm | Onshore wind | Announced | 56 MW | — | — |
| Vielsam wind farm | Onshore wind | Pre-construction | 56 MW | — | — |
| Malmedy wind farm | Onshore wind | Pre-construction | 55 MW | — | — |
| Gouvy wind farm | Onshore wind | Announced | 54 MW | 2011 | Luxembourg |
| Bastogne wind farm | Onshore wind | Pre-construction | 50 MW | — | — |
| Gesves Ohey wind farm | Onshore wind | Announced | 43 MW | 2019 | Namur |
| Mons-Estinnes wind farm | Onshore wind | Pre-construction | 42 MW | — | — |
| Riethof wind farm | Onshore wind | Announced | 41 MW | — | — |
| Habay I wind farm | Onshore wind | Pre-construction | 40 MW | — | — |
| Biesmérée wind farm | Onshore wind | Pre-construction | 38 MW | — | — |
| Aalter Kanaal Gent-Oostende wind farm | Onshore wind | Pre-construction | 38 MW | — | — |
| Ostend-Bruges Airport solar farm | Solar PV | Under construction | 37 MW | 2026 | — |
Top regions (operating)
Frequently asked questions
What is the largest solar farm in Belgium?
The largest operating solar facility in Belgium in this dataset is Kristal solar farm (Limburg), with about 100 MW, in operation since 2019.
What is the largest wind farm in Belgium?
The largest operating wind facility is Norther Offshore Wind Project (Blankenberge), at about 370 MW, operating since 2019.
How much solar capacity does Belgium have?
Utility-scale solar facilities tracked by Global Energy Monitor total 901 MW in operation in Belgium (#51 worldwide in this atlas), plus 70 MW under construction. Rooftop and small solar systems are not included, so national statistics including them are usually higher.
How much wind power capacity does Belgium have?
3.9 GW of wind farms are operating (1.6 GW onshore, 2.3 GW offshore), ranking #28 in this atlas, with 35 MW under construction.
How many solar and wind farms are there in Belgium?
417 facilities are recorded, including operating, under-construction, planned, shelved and cancelled projects: 228 solar PV, 176 onshore wind, 13 offshore wind.
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Nearby countries
Germany 87.4 GWFrance 38.7 GWNetherlands 18.8 GWAustria 3.8 GWLuxembourg 233 MWSwitzerland 152 MW